THE LINK BETWEEN DENTAL HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Many street or club drugs are illegal, and rightfully so. Nothing good ever comes from using them, and aside from being addictive, they’re also bad for your health, including your teeth. The majority of drug addicts have decayed or rotting teeth. This is due to drugs such as heroin, methamphetamine (meth), ecstasy, cocaine, and even […]
ALL ABOUT ATIVAN
Ativan (a benzodiazepine medication) is a central nervous system (CNS) depressant with a high potential for misuse. Obtaining or using Ativan without a doctor’s prescription is considered drug abuse. People often take medicine belonging to someone else (with or without their knowledge), buy pills via the internet, or purchase it from street dealers. Whether you […]
SIDE EFFECTS OF CRYSTAL METHAMPHETAMINE
Crystal methamphetamine, (also known as crystal meth) is a potent, illegal, and extremely addictive drug that negatively affects your central nervous system. It looks a lot like clear crystal chunks, or very similar to a shiny, blue-tinted white rock. Also known as glass or ice, it is a well-known party (club) drug. Normally it […]
IS ALCOHOL REHABILITATION REALLY WORTH IT?
Even in the most successful alcohol rehab centers, there’s a pretty good chance that individual addiction treatment may not be effective if the addict isn’t ready to change. Alcoholics who approach alcohol rehab centers with an open mind and the willpower to make changes in their lives are much more likely to be successful. Though […]
COMING OUT VICTORIOUS IN RECOVERY
What exactly makes up a successful recovery from substance abuse and addiction? Is it just checking into rehab? Is it quitting cold turkey? In reality, recovery is mainly defined on an individual basis. Yet there exists a key concept that leads to success: individualized assessment, then treatment. There are numerous different opinions among experts regarding […]
MAKING WISE DECISIONS WITH ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN RECOVERY
It is often said that old habits die hard. Despite working hard to recover and even making good progress, the thought of having a drink here or there may surface in your mind. This temptation alone may make it harder to reach your destination. Are there truly any pros to drinking during recovery? There […]
ACKNOWLEDGING AND COPING WITH NICOTINE ADDICTION
No matter what route it’s administered through, nicotine has been known to produce psychoactive effects (mood swings, positive reinforcement, and then, unfortunately, addiction). Tobacco smoke inhalation is the quickest and most efficient method of delivering nicotine to the brain. Less than 10 seconds after inhalation, roughly 25% of it reaches your brain, a rate nearly […]
MASQUERADE WITH MORPHINE
The power of morphine as a narcotic painkiller used to manage moderate to severe chronic pain, is a well-known fact. It binds to opiate receptors in the brain and changes the body’s perception of pain. However, morphine can also carry a strong potential for abuse, leading to these three main points: euphoric mood, tolerance, and […]
HOW THE ABUSE OF OXYCODONE AFFECTS YOUR BODY
Oxycodone is a drug that contains highly addictive properties. After using it for a period of time, your body builds up tolerance and grows to depend on it for normal everyday functioning. Oxycodone also alters the manner in which your brain functions; it brings about feelings of euphoria, which is the main reason why people […]
Understanding LGBTQ Stats on Substance Abuse and Addiction
If you’re a member of the LGBTQ community, you already know that LGBTQ folks face far more hardships than straight people do. You may not be surprised to learn that LGBTQ people are twice as likely to abuse drugs as straight people. But the stats go a lot further than that. The LGBTQ community […]
