Category: Zorba Journal

What are amphetamines? Amphetamines are a class of synthetic drugs that stimulate the central nervous system (CNS). They are legally prescribed for use in the management of attention deficit hyperactivity… Read more »

Use of party drugs has reached record levels among young adults. In particular, use of the party drugs marijuana and hallucinogens is at historically high levels. Young people use party… Read more »

On this page What is heroin How do people use heroin What are the effects of heroin Short-Term Effects Long-Term Effects Can a person overdose on heroin Can a heroin… Read more »

On this page: What should a good rehab offer How Does Treatment for Addiction or Substance Abuse Work Is There a Cure for Substance Addiction? What Is the Zorba Model?… Read more »

What is the Jellinek Curve Origins of the Jellinek Curve Phases of Addiction Stage One: Pre-Alcoholic Stage Two: Prodromal (Early Alcoholic) Stage Three: Crucial Phase (Middle Alcoholic) Stage Four: Chronic… Read more »

We often hear the word “mature” being used to describe people who are calm and composed. People use it for children or adolescents who seemingly act older than their age…. Read more »

Nearly everyone experiences stress from time to time. Stress responses developed to motivate early humans to protect themselves from threats in their environment. While we aren’t facing down predators today,… Read more »

What is Drug addictionDrug addiction or substance use disorder is defined as a progressive disease that causes people to lose control of the use of some substance despite worsening consequences… Read more »

With rates of drug and alcohol addiction sky rocketing, many of us know someone who is struggling to control their use of substance. Addiction in India has been increasing steadily… Read more »

How to Treat Alcohol DependenceThis article is for those who are looking for an answer to their question about how to stop drinking.Dependence on Alcohol is the last stage of… Read more »