Brandee Wiseman

Is nicotine a depressant or stimulant? Learn how nicotine creates both alertness and relaxation and why this dual effect increases addiction.

Compare health risks of smoking and drinking. Learn which habit is more harmful and how each impacts long-term wellness and disease risk.

Does nicotine cause anxiety? Learn what research shows about its effects on stress, mood, and mental health so you can make informed choices.

How alcohol affects blood pressure, heart health, and BP medications. See limits, interaction risks, safer swaps, and when to seek treatment.

"Learn what “wet brain” (Wernicke–Korsakoff syndrome) means, symptoms, causes, reversibility, blackouts vs. wet brain, and safer ways to stop drinking.

Learn how to help a loved one using meth, recognize signs, plan interventions, and find effective, evidence-based treatment options.