All Zach Carlisle ever wanted was to fit in and have friends. He primarily spent his childhood in Flower Mound, Texas, where he grew up in a loving, supportive, and religious home. He was a shy and reserved child with a few friends but he yearned to really belong with...
A native of Muskegon, Michigan, Paul Brewer was raised in a loving home with two supportive parents. As a child, Paul was very active in all kinds of sports and was a high-achieving honor roll student. He attended church with his parents regularly and was an active...
Table of contentsThe Financial Cost of Illegal Drug Abuse in AmericaHow Many Chronic Drug Users are there in the U.S.?How Much Money Do Chronic Drug Users in America Spend on Drugs?How Much Cocaine, Heroin, and Meth Do Chronic Drug Users in the U.S. Use?Efforts to...
Stephen grew up in Oklahoma City and was one of five boys. His parents both worked hard to provide a great life for their children and they all attended private Catholic school. Stephen says he never wanted for anything as a kid and he enjoyed playing a variety of...
Richard King’s childhood in Southern California was idealistic and happy. He had very loving and supportive parents and grandparents, he never needed or wanted for anything, and he had a great relationship with his sister. He spent his days playing without a...
Gabe grew up in McKinney, Texas and was raised in a very conservative home. He was homeschooled up until high school and always felt like he was at odds with the beliefs and ideas he was taught at home. He and his mother also had a strained relationship and he...
Table of contentsWhat is Drug Scheduling?Legal Drug Classifications ChartWhat are the Chemical Classifications of Drugs?Chemical Drug Classifications ChartLearn More About Addictive Substances Drug classification and scheduling systems are helpful ways for people of...
Table of contentsHow Do Drugs Affect the Brain?Signs of Being High on DrugsInteractive table Short-term effects of illegal drugsInteractive table Short-term effects of common drugsInteractive table Short-term effects of prescription opioidsWhat to Do When a Loved One...
The holiday season is a joyous and eventful time that many people look forward to. If your addiction has reared it’s ugly head and you’re finally ready to get help, the thought of missing out on the holiday fun may be a major deterrent. Although it may be easier to...