THREE-OF-A-KIND FOR NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL
Have you ever heard of something called the “icky threes”? Unless you are a recovering smoker or are close to a former smoker, then the chances are high that you have not heard of this. Simply put, the “icky threes” refers to an estimated time period marking each phase of a nicotine withdrawal program, and, […]
ARE NON-ADDICTIVE OPIOIDS A POSSIBILITY?
Wouldn’t it be great if doctors could prescribeopioids that aren’t addictive? Although you might believe that this scenario sounds like an aspect of fantasy (at least in modern medical circles), in reality, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has conducted assessments that may have identified a drug that can help them develop a new […]
THE RISE OF CRYSTAL METH-RELATED HOSPITALIZATIONS IN THE UNITED STATES
Besides the onslaught of opioids along our streets and skyrises, the United States is also facing the return of its old enemy crystal meth, possibly one of the most dangerous drugs on the planet. Needless to say, Americans fought a good fight back in the 80s and 90s, when this deadly stimulant was leaving a […]
Australian News Sheds Light On One Of Crystal Meth’s Most Dangerous Purposes
Casting aside the mechanics of the sickness for a moment, let’s consider this question: why do people take drugs? For many men and women, these substances expand the mind and allow them to open up new portals of creativity. Other people might use cannabis or take a slew of anti-depressants to leave their stressful lives […]
AWESOME IPHONE APPS THAT CAN HELP YOU QUIT SMOKING
At this moment, you might be verbally abusing your iPhone for its inability to connect with the Internet (as we all have done), but what would you say if we told you that your personal assistant might be able to help you quit a nasty addiction? Millions of Americans have either experimented with cigarettes or […]
BEST COMEDY SKETCHES ABOUT DRUG USE
With all the torment of withdrawal and recovery you have to endure during the healing process, sometimes laughter can really serve as the best type of medicine. After all, comedy opens up the door for us to laugh at our problems, as mild or severe as they may be, and can also bring us closer […]
THE HEROIN CRISIS IN WASHINGTON STATE
When it comes to the horde of problems faced by the United States, the Opioid Crisis might easily be one of the most frustratingly confusing since the AIDS outbreak in the 1970s. Jumpstarted by drugs that, in an ironic twist, are partially legal and fully regulated, this public health emergency has claimed the lives of […]
HOW YOU CAN MAKE FRIENDS WITHOUT BONDING OVER ALCOHOL
“How can I make friends without dealing with the questions about booze?” – this question has been asked by countless teetotalers, longtime abstainers, or recovering alcohol users for years. Obviously, this is a very important inquiry, especially when you live in a country that suffers from a crippling rate of alcohol use in public places. […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT “PARTY AND PLAY”
As we have seen in countless movies, television shows, and cell phone recordings, parties and drugs seem to go hand-in-hand and produce some perfect examples of delinquent behavior. While spending time with friends or the public should be fun and uplifting, the presence of alcohol or mind-altering drugs can automatically turn an energetic event into […]
THE BENEFITS OF YOGA FOR DRUG ADDICTS AND ALCOHOLICS
Addiction treatment is a battle of the mind as well as the body. After all, purging a drug that has dominated your system for months or years is pretty much equivalent to cutting off a limb. Without the drug, you will start to crumble (for a while). However, since the mind and body are occupied […]