Animals That Love to Get Drunk
You could say that animals, including us humans, are programmed to take risks. After all, from the beginning of time, man has scoured the ground for fermented fruits to (you guessed it) seek warmth and satisfaction. Ultimately, this desire for fermented products has transcended into a love for alcohol, something most of us aren’t proud […]
The Drug-Infested World of “I Come in Peace”
Sometimes, to get a wake-up call for the horrors of drug addiction, you just need to take a dip into the seas of science fiction and horror. Beyond the machine guns, fake (but still entertaining) CGI, and pointless action scenes, some of these films not only contribute much to the drama or story department, but […]
The Different Subtypes of Alcoholism
If you used to hang out with these people, did you ever notice that no two alcoholics are alike? We aren’t necessarily referring to personalities (everyone is different) but are instead discussing the severity of mildness of their sickness. While alcoholism is a by-the-book sickness on paper, it is by no means predictable in real […]
Uruguay Decriminalizes Drugs for a 40-Year Period
Would the decriminalization of drugs actually work? Needless to say, this is a question people in the United States have been batting back and forth at like a catnip-crazed cat for nearly half a century. On one side of the equation, politicians have fully legalized recreational marijuana in several states, but not at the federal […]
People Who Start Smoking and Desperately Want to Stop
Have you ever done something you regretted and immediately wished you could take it back? The same case can be said for many first-time smokers, who desperately want to stop using cigarettes the moment they realize they’ve formed attachments. Obviously, particularly among teens and young adults, the urge to smoke can be fueled by an […]
The Harm Reduction Policy of the Netherlands
Ultimately, harm reduction policies are a bit of a mixed bag. While the notion of providing assistance to drug addicts to prevent the spread of disease is extremely noble, many critics have argued that needle-exchange programs and safe injection sites promote drugs use instead of preventing it. On the surface, you can see why this […]
5 Reasons Why a 12-Step Program Is Vital during Addiction Treatment
In many cases, people will attend 12-Step meetings in an effort to keep those pesky daydreams about wine bottles and cigarettes at bay, but did you know that these programs are crucial for people undergoing addiction treatment? However, as it turns out, starting 12-Step programs during rehab and continuing long after you are finished and […]
How to Have a Conversation with a Drug Addict Who Is in Denial
For many drug addicts, one of the hardest parts about healing is admitting to having a problem in the first place. After all, none of us want to believe we could actually be suffering from something as taboo as addiction or another behavioral or psychological disorder. For the people who are close to addicts, seeing […]
How to Help Someone Who Is Coping with Drug Addiction
Overall, people will start consuming drugs for a wide variety of reasons. From that one moment of curiosity at a friend’s party to a desire to numb emotional pain stemming from a tragedy, men and women may start consuming pain pills and drinking alcohol to mute a problem that is not easily muted, while others […]
The Streetwise Addiction of Drugstore Cowboy
In many cases (if not all cases), it takes a drug addict to know a drug addict, or, in this case, tell a story about some. For James Fogle, a career criminal who was into hardcore drugs, his journey to stardom started with an infamous novel called Drugstore Cowboy, which was left unpublished until the […]
