SMOKING AND WEIGHT
Smoking has long been associated with a trim body. Take a moment and picture Marlene Dietrich, (a young) Marlon Brando, James Dean, or Audrey Hepburn. Odds are you just imagined someone svelte and glamorous, lounging insolently while puffing on a cigarette. In the early days of Hollywood, everyone smoked, and everyone was beautiful. Even today, […]
DRUG-SNIFFING DOGS
Sniffer dogs, also called detection dogs, are trained to recognize the smell of certain substances, such as explosives, blood, electronics, and illegal drugs. Although any dog can be trained, those with a particularly good sense of smell include retrievers, German shepherds, and beagles. The dog is given a toy, which it will eventually learn to […]
COMMON MYTHS ABOUT ADDICTION AND RECOVERY
Now more than ever people have become misinformed about what it means to be addicted and the steps necessary for rehabilitation. With so much information constantly being spread, it’s important to us that we address common myths that are currently floating around. Myth #1: Only weak-minded people become addicted FACT: It takes more than just […]
ALL ABOUT STREET DRUGS
Making the decision to use street drugs (also known as club drugs), is essentially making the decision to take a lot of extreme risks. These drugs are very dangerous. Typically, there’s no way to find out just how potent they are, or what else may possibly be in them. Even more so it is hazardous […]
ARE YOU SELF-MEDICATING?
There are plenty of people who become addicted to prescription medications after first using them properly, and still more who used drugs or alcohol for the first time recreationally. Some people, however, first start using drugs or alcohol in order to cope with trauma, pain, or mental illness. This is called self-medicating, and it usually […]
CO-OCCURRING DISORDERS
Among the many reasons that people start abusing drugs or alcohol, mental health issues are one of the most common. Many people begin using in the first place in an attempt to self-medicate or drown out their feelings. People who have both a substance use disorder and a mental health disorder are said to have […]
CAN TEENAGERS BE SCARED STRAIGHT?
There’s a popular television show distributed by the A&E network called Beyond Scared Straight. In it, teenagers spend a day in prison to see what everyday life is like for prisoners and to understand the many dangers, such as violence and sexual assault. The idea is that by seeing how terrible prison is, teens will […]
WHY ARE OPIOID DRUGS SO ADDICTIVE?
In recent years, opioid addiction has overtaken communities throughout the United States. This type of drug does not discriminate based on age, gender, level of wealth, or any other factor in one’s life. It has reached every corner of the United States. However, you may wonder how so many people have become addicted to these […]
BACK TO SCHOOL STRESS
It’s that time of year that some parents dread while others rejoice – back to school. It’s an exciting time for kids, but it can be stressful too, especially if they’re starting at a new school. Older kids who have a lot on their plate also tend to feel a little overwhelmed – consider a […]
ELIMINATING ADDICTION TRIGGERS
So, you’ve managed to be, and stay clean for an ample amount of time and you’re proud of yourself! But, before you know it, it seems as though any and everything that could possibly cause stress and problems in your life begins to surface all at once; now you’re tempted to go back. While it’s […]