Is addiction all in the brain? Is it embedded in our DNA? Is it genetic? Just what is it? According to Psychology Today, addiction is a condition. It is the direct result of consuming a substance or engaging in a pleasurable activity, but the persistent use or act becomes compulsive and interferes with daily responsibilities….
Aaron is almost 19 and, like most 19-year-olds, loves movies, music, and games. As Aaron’s 19th birthday approaches, thoughts of cake, friends, and a slammin’ party dance in Aaron’s head. But unlike other almost-19-year-olds, Aaron won’t have a birthday because of incarceration for a drug related crime. Who is Aaron? Aaron is the guy you…
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A quick look at the news and you’ll see several colleges and universities under scrutiny for the dangerous activities happening on college campuses – from fraternity parties that got out of hand to accusations of date rape and sexual assault. You have heard about the cases and reports, but have you noticed the one thing…
A quick Google search for “Heroin Use in Charlotte, NC” produced the following results: These headlines are just a handful of the 58,000 search results for this term. The increasing number of deaths due to heroin overdose and abuse makes this topic hard to ignore. Recently, WCNC reporter, Bora Kim, covered a story of a…