Drug & Alcohol Effects on Body and Mind

Substance Effects

Substance Effect Articles

Can You Overdose on Cocaine?

Cocaine is a powerful central nervous system stimulant with high potential for abuse and serious health consequences. While commonly associated with short-term euphoria and increased energy, the drug can also lead to severe toxicity—and in…

How Does Alcohol Affect the Liver

Substance Effects

Alcohol is a toxic substance that when abused can cause multiple health conditions. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is linked with increased heart disease, cancer, and brain damage, but how does alcohol affect the liver? The liver is an essential…

Is Alcohol a Stimulant?

Substance Effects

Is Alcohol a Stimulant or a Depressant? When we think about how alcohol makes us feel, we might first think about its relaxation effects. However, alcohol is not only desired for its depressant effects on the central nervous system; it also…