DID YOU KNOW THAT CIGARETTES CONTAIN RADIOACTIVE CHEMICALS?
Nowadays, everyone (even the non-smokers) are fully knowledgeable of what dangerous chemicals are put in cigarettes. From the addictive drug nicotine to a slew of carbon products and poisons, these little sticks are precursors to a life of pain, unhappiness, and health problems (including cancer). However, did you know that cigarettes actually contain radioactive materials? […]
THOUGHTFUL PRESENTS TO LOVED ONES WHO HAVE RECOVERED FROM ADDICTION
No matter the occasion (birthdays, holidays, or simply special events), you may begin to wonder what you can get a loved one or a friend who has successfully been recovering from alcoholism or drug addiction. After all, they have already made major accomplishments in their life. Still, what are you supposed to give a person […]
WHY MOONSHINE IS STILL EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
When you studied the Prohibition Era in American history class, you most likely heard the term “moonshine.” In fact, for many of us, school was one of the first places we learned about this dangerous home-made alcoholic beverage. During this chaotic time of our country’s history, moonshine was known as the secretive Appalachian backwoods liquor, […]
WHY JEWS HAVE LOWER RATES OF ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
Everyone has a set of beliefs that dictate everyday life. However, one the major determining factors for a person’s alcohol use is (as you expected) religion. Even if you do not belong to these faiths, you may be aware of the strict rules about overindulgence or a unique set of guidelines for alcohol consumption among […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW LSD AFFECTS THE BRAIN
Possibly one of the most famous (and infamous) hallucinogens on the market today, LSD (short for d-lysergic acid diethylamide) is a powerful drug that is specifically designed for one purpose: to warp your perceptions of reality. After consuming this substance, people will begin to suffer from bizarre extrasensory experiences (called acid trips) and bear witness […]
UNDERSTANDING THE IMPACT OF SUGAR WITHDRAWAL
In many ways, sugar may be considered “America’s favorite legal drug.” After all, you are probably helping yourself to a handsome portion of it right now in cereal, breakfast pastries, or a slice of cake you have decided to bring home from work. Of course, we are not referring to natural sugars (like the ones […]
A LIST OF BORING ACTIVITIES CAN KEEP ADDICTS ON TRACK
For anyone who has taken part in a rehabilitation program or has known someone who enrolled in one of these treatment plans, you can fully understand that the entire procedure can get a bit (for lack of a better word) “boring” sometimes. After all, the day can start with medication, wrap-up with counseling and more […]
GUIDING YOURSELF DOWN THE PATH OF SELF-DISCOVERY DURING REHAB
For the great majority of people dealing with the dangerous mental illness called addiction, the road to a happy and healthy life is riddled with speed bumps. With a combination of painful detox and difficult abstinence, sometimes rehabilitation can feel like a completely worthless effort, but, with enough diligence and determination, sometimes the journey can […]
HOW TO STAY STRONG IF YOUR PARENTS ARE SUBSTANCE ABUSERS OR ADDICTS
No matter how old you are, you always feel a natural urge to help the people who gave you life and raise you. (It’s pretty much a natural part of being human to return to your caregivers.) However, in an unfortunate twist, good behavior isn’t the only aspect we pick up from our parents. Sometimes, […]
HOW DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE CAN WREAK HAVOC ON YOUR GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
When it comes to studies on how alcohol and drugs affect the body, the chances are high (no pun intended) that the first thing you will think of is the impact of these substances on the digestive tract. After all, with the exceptions of smokables and injectables, a majority of drugs like pills, capsules, powders, […]