Your first instinct when you discover that a loved one is suffering from addiction to a substance is likely to try to get them to stop using, but it’s just not that simple…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT BINGE DRINKING
- OnSeptember 29, 2018
Alcoholism is a severe illness that affects many people across our country, but did you know that one of the most serious forms of alcohol use disorder (AUD) is not addiction? In fact,…
THE DANGERS OF MIXING ALCOHOL WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS
- OnSeptember 29, 2018
Research confirms a staggering two-thirds of people over the age of 18 consume alcohol on a regular or random basis in our country. Within this sub-population, select individuals are drinking while they are…
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DRUG ADDICTION AND HIV-AIDS
- OnSeptember 29, 2018
Drug abusers and addicts can sometimes exhibit dangerous behaviors that can potentially put them at higher risks for contracting life-threatening illnesses like HIV/AIDS. Once this deadly viral infection enters the body of an…
WHY WE SHOULDN’T CALL PEOPLE ADDICTS
- OnSeptember 28, 2018
What’s in a name? When Shakespeare asked that question, he was referring to how a person’s lineage shouldn’t define who they are. Yet even today, names hold a lot of power. Some of…
SERVICE WORKERS AS OVERDOSE FIRST RESPONDERS
- OnSeptember 28, 2018
If you work in a fast food joint or a convenience store, you have certain expectations about the job. Run the register, do some stocking, deal with the occasional rude customer, maybe mop…
HOW GROUP THERAPY CAN HELP ADDICTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES HEAL
- OnSeptember 27, 2018
Sometimes, the love of family members and friends can be enough to help an addict overcome their physical and emotional problems and can even serve as a form of therapy. Individuals suffering from…
WHY MEN AND WOMEN EXPERIENCE DIFFERENT EFFECTS AFTER CONSUMING ALCOHOL
- OnSeptember 27, 2018
Everyone experiences different side effects after consuming alcohol. Some people immediately feel nauseous after consuming one glass of beer, while other may be able to drink two martinis without any problems. However, recent…
SOME FACTS ABOUT FENTANYL
- OnSeptember 27, 2018
Opioid addiction is a scary truth and, according to recent studies, a very dangerous trend that is on the rise in the United States. Recently, scientists have labeled fentanyl, a potentially dangerous narcotic…
HOW ANIMALS CAN HELP YOU OVERCOME ADDICTION
- OnSeptember 27, 2018
We humans crave companionship, and our furry and feathered friends can provide us with endless entertainment and joy. However, did you know that your relationship with your dog, horse, or bird can actually…