WHAT IS AN ADDICTION STIGMA?
Why do we always put alcoholics and drug addicts in a tight spot? For centuries, we humans have tended to cast a negative light on poor people who are suffering from this severe, uncurable mental illness and have even deemed some of their behavior (even the mildest type) sinful. In the meantime, society has also […]
THE MOST COMMON DRUGS BEHIND OVERDOSES
Did you know that drug overdoses currently rank as the leading cause of death for American citizens under the age of 50? According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 63,000 U.S. residents died from drug-related overdoses in 2016 alone. Even worse, the CDC confirmed rate of 72,000 […]
THOUGHTFUL PRESENTS TO LOVED ONES WHO HAVE RECOVERED FROM ADDICTION
No matter the occasion (birthdays, holidays, or simply special events), you may begin to wonder what you can get a loved one or a friend who has successfully been recovering from alcoholism or drug addiction. After all, they have already made major accomplishments in their life. Still, what are you supposed to give a person […]
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF SUGAR WITHDRAWAL
In many ways, sugar may be considered “America’s favorite legal drug.” After all, you are probably helping yourself to a handsome portion of it right now in cereal, breakfast pastries, or a slice of cake you have decided to bring home from work. Of course, we are not referring to natural sugars (like the ones […]
WHAT ARE THE MOST DANGEROUS OPIOIDS ON THE MARKET?
If you have been keeping up with drug news lately, you may have noticed that the Opioid Crisis has started to pick up steam, but (still) have you ever wondered which of these deadly painkillers are the most dangerous? Ever since humans first harvested the opium poppy, opiates have been used for two purposes: medical […]
WHAT MAKES A DRUG “PSYCHOACTIVE”?
Given the state of drug use in the country, you are probably aware of what the term “psychoactive” refers to. Ultimately, any substance that is classified under this category has the ability to transform a person’s mental state and manipulate the nervous system. As a result, people will feel intoxicated (also known as a “high”), […]
THREE ESSENTIAL TREATMENT METHODS FOR HEROIN ADDICTS
Cutting ties from a dangerously addictive drug is always a painful and seemingly impossible feat, and, on that note, some of the most difficult substances to quit are opioids, especially heroin. As a result of short-term or long-term use, this dangerous painkiller can start to dominate every aspect of your social life and (most tragically) […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT METHADONE AND BUPRENORPHINE TREATMENT
As the government simply stated, we have a national health crisis on our hands. For decades, prescription painkillers and illegal drugs have been contributing to the Opioid Crisis, possibly one of the most terrifying emergencies since the HIV/AIDS outbreak in the 1970s. Every day, someone is either abusing or developing an addiction to opioid medications […]
HOW ALCOHOL USE CONTRIBUTES TO THE TRANSMISSION OF HIV/AIDS
You are probably aware how HIV/AIDS is transmitted through the use of unclean needles or sharing multiple needs with sick people (as well as other dangerous behavior). While most of us associate this terrible sickness with heroin and other injectable drugs, though, did you know that alcohol can also contribute to the transmission of this […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN DRUG USE AND HAIR LOSS
For men and women alike, hair loss is one of those problems that always seems to be lurking on the horizon, waiting to strike at the most inconvenient moment. Though, there are a number of ways that hair loss can be exacerbated, one being drug use. After all, besides being an essential part of humanity, […]
