Abstract Current research into the treatment approaches for individuals with substance abuse and dependency problems have focused on identifying the biopsychosocial factors that result in addiction and the appropriate treatment options for individuals in different stages of the addiction process. Researchers have begun to recognize that demographic characteristics such as...

Life is the most precious gift we have, and this is a gift we only get once. One of the most reliable indicators of our quality of life is our health, which is why it is so important to stay away from smoking. It is hard to imagine another habit...

Addiction is commonly described as a brain disorder, or as a chronic disfunction of brain reward system. As for behavioral factor, it is usually mentioned as an addictive behavior, activity that is a result of a disease. An issue by Eileen L. Daniel (93), provides a two-side view of the...

Marijuana is an illicit drug which is most commonly used by young people for recreational purposes. Apart from the facts that it has been known as a way to alter their minds for quite some time and that it is considered to be less harmful than chemically synthesized substances, the...

Substance abuse is a universal phenomenon. Its effects on human health are both deleterious and long-lasting. In spite of this, research reveals that a majority of the global populace remains yoked to it. In America, thousands report to be victims of substance abuse (Swartz, 2012). There are numerous causes of...