MESSING WITH METH
Meth, or methamphetamine, comes in many forms. It can be in a powder form known as “crystal” and can further be processed into a rock form known as “ice”. It can also be found in a liquid form that is injected. Snorting crystal meth can lead to multiple physical and psychological symptoms as […]
STEROID ABUSE AND HOW ITS DANGEROUS
Anabolic steroids are prescribed or illegally obtained by people who desire a stronger physical appearance and to develop muscle mass in a short period of time, usually resulting in boosted confidence and self-esteem. There are more than 100 kinds of anabolic steroids, yet only a small portion have been cleared for medical use. Though steroids […]
SHOULD YOU HOLD AN INTERVENTION?
Sometimes, families can arrange interventions that are effective and help their loved ones, but they also need to know how to identify the signs of addiction before it gets out of hand. If you’ve never been around a person who is suffering from addiction, it isn’t always easy to spot the signs for yourself. Below […]
Well-Known People In Recovery From Addiction
Alcoholism and drug addiction affect all the classes of our society. It affects every race and ethnicity, and gender as well. Thus, it brings no surprise to us that a lot of famous people are subjected to intense drug abuse. Although we have come across some of the most remarkable recovery stories that tell us […]
ARE THERE DIFFERENT TYPES OF ALCOHOLICS?
There is a stereotype in America about what a typical alcoholic looks like. However, studies from the National Institute of Health (NIH), National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), and the National Epidemiological Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) put that belief to rest. These organizations conducted a national, clinical study originating from […]
WHAT MAKES AN ALCOHOLIC?
There is no “one size fits all” cause for alcoholism. In reality, there are multiple risk factors that play a part in the development of an alcohol addiction. These factors interact differently within every individual, leading to alcohol abuse disorders in some but not in others. Both external and internal elements contribute to the development […]
A Different Type of Hawaiian Ice
Needless to say, whenever someone mentions “Hawaiian Ice,” you automatically think about cups of shaved ice dripping with sugary, flavored goodness which you consume on hot summer days. However, in the case of many residents of the Aloha State, this term has taken a whole different meaning, and not in a good way. Further across […]
The Risks of Synthetic Drugs in America
Whenever we hear about drug addiction and fatalities on the news, some of the most common stories involve opioids (especially in the heat of the current crisis), alcohol, or marijuana (particularly in states where this drug is still illegal). However, a number of articles seem to be drawing attention to another major problem among Americans: […]
How Drugs Affect the Receptors in the Brain
As a whole, your brain functions like a gigantic circuit board, with millions of little neurons interconnecting to form the wiring of your nervous system, both literally and figuratively. Like a supercomputer, your gray matter processes thoughts, memories, desires, and additional sensations that outline who we are and what we want to do. Everything we […]
The Circuitry of Compulsive Heroin Use
Despite all the research that has been conducted over the years, drug addiction has still proven to be a highly complex problem, almost mechanical in nature. Throughout this entire process, people begin to abuse potent drugs and, as a result, form potentially long-lasting attachments to some of these dangerous substances. One infamous player in particular […]