FDA Reports That Nicotine Vaping Tools May Trigger Seizures
A variety of reports have confirmed that e-cigarettes are just as toxic as traditional cigarettes, but, as it turns out, these little tools can trigger something more dangerous than asthma. According to a report issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in April 2019, officials have confirmed that some people who smoke e-cigarettes have […]
Meth Storm Exposes the Addiction Crisis in Arkansas
To say that crystal meth is a thorn in the United States’ side is a bit of an understatement, considering how much damage this drug has inflicted over the past decades. What started as a “super soldier” chemical for German battlefields in World War II has quickly escalated into a deadly stimulant that destroys lives […]
The Selfless Love of the 12-Step Program
On the surface, you can probably understand why some people are still “on the fence,” so to speak, regarding the effectiveness of the 12-Step program. Many critics might argue that simply relying on the comfort of other addicts isn’t efficient enough for people suffering from hardcore addiction, who do require more attentive treatment for their […]
The Mystery of the Brain’s “Pleasure Response”
Whenever you read about the mechanics of drug addiction, you have most likely come across a section that talks about dopamine. At the root of addiction, all people suffering from this sickness are drawn (instinctively, it seems) to the substances that are slowly killing them due to the pleasure response from the brain. Once they […]
TAKING A MORE NATURAL APPROACH TO STOP SMOKING
As much as we try to avoid the “chemical route” for treatment (not always producing good results), you have to keep in mind that natural healing is just as risky as common medicine: both avenues might not always be successful. In the case of people attempting to overcome cigarette smoking, the battle to get clean […]
DAILY REWARDS HELP YOU STOP CRAVING NICOTINE
When Journey told audiences to “Be Good” to themselves back in the day, they were definitely hitting the nail on the head, particularly concerning the painful repercussions of nicotine withdrawal. As you wallow in your mudhole of despair and anxiety, you will begin to feel as if you will never get over your cravings for […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT MAINSTREAM SMOKE
Have you ever heard the term “mainstream smoke” before? Even if you have smoked before, the chances are high that you might not be familiar with the term, but you will definitely understand the subject. Simply put, “mainstream smoke” is a term for firsthand smoke, the cloud of toxins inhaled by smokers each time they […]
What You Need to Know about Titration Tapering
Once a person makes the lifesaving decision to enter rehab, he or she will first have to cope with the long, drawn-out process of detox, followed by a painful bout of withdrawal. Through this process, people purge drugs from their systems, an act which can, in many cases, be described as a living nightmare. For […]
How Breaking Bad Cracked The Meth Monster Wide Open
Even if you are not addicted to flipping through television channels at 2:00 a.m., the chances are high that you have, at some point, heard of the TV series Breaking Bad. Airing on AMC from 2008 to 2013, the acclaimed show focused on the struggles of Walter White, whose journey from high school teacher to […]
Never Feel Ashamed If You Have a Drug Problem
Although your coaches, sponsors, and doctors will provide a lot of encouragement, you will tend to feel a major case of the blues as you are undergoing rehab. As hard as you may try, shaking off those feelings of self-denial and regret don’t seem to want to leave you alone. However, even if you are […]