

Use, Abuse, and Addiction of Trazodone
Trazodone is an antidepressant. It is sold under brand names such as Molipaxin, Trialodine, Desyrel, Trittico, and Trazore. Trazodone is...


Is there such a thing as an Addictive Personality?
There has been a growing interest whether or not there is such a thing as an addictive personality. Although this question is hard to...


Setting it Straight: Debunking the Myths of Addiction
We’re all familiar with addiction and all of the myths that come with it; SHAFAHOME is here to set it straight. Come with us as we debunk...


Short Term Effects of Smoking Crystal Methamphetamine
The short term effects of smoking crystal methamphetamine, also known as crystal meth, are different from other drugs and can be...


Becoming Addicted to Painkillers
Painkillers are one of the most addictive substances prescribed; most people who are taking these medications are completely unaware of...


Stress, Addiction, and Drug Rehab
In a world where technology allows us to do so much at once, it seems that if you’re not multitasking you’re doing something wrong. In...


First Signs of Alcoholism
Alcoholism does not just happen overnight. The journey from the first stages to the final stage, addiction, will take time....


Enabling Addiction
Many situations that involve a drug or alcohol addiction, a loved one is enabling the addiction. Before one can understand how they are...


Are Antidepressants Addictive?
There is an increasing debate as to whether or not antidepressants are addictive. Some scientists and researchers state that...


Risks of Injecting Drugs
Injecting drugs is a common method where a substance is injected into a person’s body using a hollow needle and a syringe; such as,...