HOW ADDICTION AND MENTAL ILLNESS ARE RELATED
The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness as “health conditions involving changes in thinking, emotion, or behavior (or a combination of these). Mental illnesses are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities.” Anyone can suffer from mental illness, though it is most common in those with a family history of […]
THE MOST POPULAR DRUGS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
Aside from studying and planning for the future, college is undoubtedly about partying and testing your limits for many students. Many of the students who did not drink during high school will take their first sip while in college, and a lot of them will experiment with hard drugs such as hallucinogens and party drugs, […]
CONCERTA ADDICTION
Concerta (methylphenidate) is a prescription stimulant in the same class as Ritalin. In fact, Concerta and Ritalin have essentially the same chemical make-up, but Concerta is the extended-release version, lasting up to 12 hours. The chemical makeup of Concerta is similar to other stimulants like cocaine and amphetamine, and the drug is similarly addictive. Concerta […]
Top 10 Best Things To Do Sober In Orange County
It’s widely known that Orange County is the national hub for drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and sober-folks alike. However, when you’re first getting sober, it can be difficult to disconnect from activities that were highly attached to your past chapters of drugs or alcohol use. Even those who are seniors of the Orange County […]
Top 10 Books to Read in Recovery
The road to sobriety is more than just the process of healing physically from addiction. It means starting over again and rethinking how you live. Starting recovery requires stepping back from your life and learning how to function without dependence. For some, the journey to sobriety can be lonely and intimidating. Some may wonder if […]
Talk to Your Parents about Drugs and Stress
It’s no secret that the teenage years are some of the most painfully ironic years of your life. On one side of the board, you are just starting to branch out into adulthood and are eager to explore all the sensations life has to offer. On the flip side, those feelings of happiness and anticipation […]
SOME BENEFICIAL WAYS TO COPE WITH NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL
Quitting cigarettes is, inarguably, one of the best decisions you will make in your entire life, but the process of weaning yourself off these little sticks of death is not easy whatsoever. After a while, your body becomes so accustomed to nicotine that, once you sever all ties to that drug, you will begin to […]
