FOODS YOU SHOULD CONSUME DURING ALCOHOL DETOX
Overall, alcohol withdrawal can vary from person to person, but it is commonly agreed upon that the entire process of purging this highly addictive drug from your body is exhausting and painful. Body aches, cold sweats, and fever will often accompany severe bouts of nausea and vomiting, ways through which you can lose plenty of […]
WHAT YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE REBOUND EFFECT
Have you ever heard about how relapses are important parts of recovery? In many cases, you can see why slipping back into drug use would seem like a critical part of the learning process, as mistakes (even bad ones) are a part of growth. Nevertheless, prior to entering rehab, addicts will suffer from incidences that […]
THE PUBLIC INTERVENTION OF BASEBALL LEGEND DWIGHT “DOC” GOODEN
When it comes to iconic lineups in the realm of sports, many people will still agree that one of the greatest teams of all time was the 1986 lineup for the New York Mets. Besides the iconic moment when Mookie Wilson hit a home run between the legs of Bill Buckner, the Mets of the […]
THE DANGERS OF SOCIAL SMOKING
At some point, you have probably met or were acquainted with a person who only smoked when they spent time out with friends or in another public area. Overall, these men and women will go through a single pack of cigarettes in a whole month (unlike chain-smoking) and do not appear to suffer from any […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW YOUR BRAIN REACTS TO NICOTINE
Did you know that cigarette smoking is still listed as the number one most preventable cause of death in our country? Now, consider the fact that over 480,000 people die each year as a direct result of inhaling cigarette toxins, and you can see why this situation is so frustrating. Although the number of people […]
I’VE BEEN COUGHING NONSTOP SINCE I STOPPED SMOKING
If you have ever spent time with smokers before or previously smoked cigarettes, then you are definitely aware of how severe the “smoker’s cough” can get. Fits of hacking and spitting up black and gray gunk are pretty commonplace for people who take a drag off these little sticks on a daily basis. However, if […]
THE TRAGIC COCAINE-RELATED DEATH OF BASKETBALL PLAYER LEN BIAS
Throughout history, many people with promising futures had been lost by the most frustrating, yet common, mental illness on the planet: drug addiction. From musicians like Elvis Presley and Prince to movie stars like Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland, numerous celebrities have lost their lives as a direct result of forming an attachment to drugs. […]
VIN BAKER EXPLAINS HOW HIS LIFE AFTER ADDICTION HAS IMPROVED
Overall, victims of addiction can view their lives in a variety of ways. On one hand, you may meet some recovering addicts who hate themselves for the way they have behaved or are cautious about interacting with other people. On the other hand, you have a special group of people who use this dangerous test […]
BEN AFFLECK DISCUSSES HIS LONG-TERM ALCOHOLISM
Over the course of several decades, Ben Affleck has certainly cemented himself as a major figure in Hollywood cinema. Through his friendship with fellow actor Matt Damon, the pair created the film Good Will Hunting (1998), which received overwhelming critical acclaim and won both the Golden Globe and Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Later, […]
HOW TO FILL GAPS IN YOUR LIFE AFTER YOU QUIT SMOKING
After you have made the lifesaving decision to quit smoking, you may have noticed a few gaps forming in your life. After all, your daily routine had revolved around taking puffs off cigarettes or purchasing your next pack, so you are bound to hit a few empty pockets of air on your flight to freedom. […]