WHAT YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE REBOUND EFFECT
Have you ever heard about how relapses are important parts of recovery? In many cases, you can see why slipping back into drug use would seem like a critical part of the learning process, as mistakes (even bad ones) are a part of growth. Nevertheless, prior to entering rehab, addicts will suffer from incidences that […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW YOUR BRAIN REACTS TO NICOTINE
Did you know that cigarette smoking is still listed as the number one most preventable cause of death in our country? Now, consider the fact that over 480,000 people die each year as a direct result of inhaling cigarette toxins, and you can see why this situation is so frustrating. Although the number of people […]
BEN AFFLECK DISCUSSES HIS LONG-TERM ALCOHOLISM
Over the course of several decades, Ben Affleck has certainly cemented himself as a major figure in Hollywood cinema. Through his friendship with fellow actor Matt Damon, the pair created the film Good Will Hunting (1998), which received overwhelming critical acclaim and won both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Later, […]
THE TRAGEDY OF CRYSTAL METH IN ALASKA
Whenever you think about hot spots for meth production in the United States, what areas initially come to mind? Some obvious choices may include Midwestern states like Ohio and Indiana, which have long held notorious reputations for meth production. On the other hand, you may think about Florida, Louisiana, Alabama, or any more states that […]
WHAT ARE STIMULANTS AND HOW CAN THESE HURT ME?
Here is a riddle for you: what do Chai tea, Camels, and cocaine have in common? If you guessed “stimulants,” you would be right. Although many of us are overly wary of dangerous substances like coke and meth, two legally-sold drugs that have caused a lot of trouble in our country over the past years […]
WHY DO SUCCESSFUL EX-SMOKERS RETURN TO SMOKING AFTER SEVERAL YEARS?
At some point in your life, you have probably met someone who successfully stopped smoking cigarettes, only to return to smoking a few years after recovery. For people who are struggling to overcome an attachment to nicotine, stories like this can be terrifying. After all, the ultimate goal of rehab is to purge a drug […]
THE “ADDICTION CAPITALS” OF THE UNITED STATES
Alcohol, opioids, cannabis, crystal meth – these are just a few of the drugs that have continued to drive a major wedge into our country, in the fields of politics and public health. Although half of these drugs have been proven to be beneficial for patients suffering from debilitating conditions, all of these substances are […]
HOW TO SUPPRESS STRESS AFTER YOU QUIT SMOKING
For a moment, think about what motivates you to smoke cigarettes. Are you frustrated, angry, bored, or happy when you take a drag? No matter what you might be feeling at the time you light up, you have to consider that many people associate a host of emotions with their nasty habit, but each of […]
THE BENEFITS AND RISKS OF TAKING NICOTINE NASAL SPRAY
If you have ever smoked cigarettes before or are seeking treatment, the chances are high that you have heard about nicotine replacement therapy. Rather than quitting cold turkey, people who take part in these programs gradually wean themselves from nicotine and tobacco chemicals in an effort to make withdrawal more tolerable. Although this treatment method […]
JOHN MAYER DISCUSSES HIS SIX-DAY HANGOVER
Have you ever done something and wondered if you would regret trying it again? For many of us, this guilt could stem from a hasty purchase or hanging out with questionable friends. However, for those of you who used to be party animals, you could probably relate to this situation, particularly where alcohol is concerned. […]