THE SCIENCE BEHIND MARIJUANA AND PSORIASIS
You know the drill. Once the winter weather creeps around the corner, hundreds of thousands of people (at least those living on the chilly portions of the planet) will begin to suffer from cases of drowsiness, crankiness, and (most dreadful of all) dry and flaky skin. For most people battling through the winter weather, battling […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT THE USEFULNESS OF RECOVERY COACHING
When you consider the facts, the Opioid Crisis might easily be one of the most dangerous public health crises we’ve faced since the first outbreak of the AIDS epidemic. Why is this the case? Simply put, a majority of the drugs that are fueling this epidemic are 100% legal and are dispatched like candy. In […]
NEW INITIATIVES TO COMBAT THE OPIOID CRISIS
Back on December 10, 2018, the National Institute on Drug Abuse announced a series of brand-new initiatives that will provide opportunities for people to fight the Opioid Crisis. Possibly one of the most severe health crises since the AIDS epidemic, this terrible plight has wreaked havoc on our country over the past decade and doesn’t […]
CONSIDERING IF NEUROFEEDBACK CAN HELP ADDICTS HEAL
No contest, our brains are the most powerful supercomputers on the planet. (You might even say this organ is the only genetically programmed machine, if you want to take the concept any further.) From housing our most private thoughts to regulating our sleep patterns, the brain is a miracle of nature. Like any advanced machine, […]
MEET THE DISCONCERTING NEW MEMBER OF THE PAINKILLER FAMILY
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 115 Americans die as a direct result of opioid-related complications on a daily basis. Inarguably, the Opioid Crisis might be one of the single most dangerous threats to our beautiful country, and the situation does not seem to improving, despite efforts to control drug […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT WEED CHOCOLATE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
What is your favorite part about the Christmas season? Do you enjoy trimming the tree or setting up the sparkling holiday lights? Maybe you prefer getting that special gift for your loved one or visiting some beautiful locations to share the love with your city or town. No matter what you prefer to do during […]
WHY SOME DOCTORS ARE PRESCRIBING SUGAR PILLS TO CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS
As the Opioid Crisis continues to wreak havoc on the United States, you might start to feel a little more terrified about undergoing a lifesaving medical procedure. However, this anxiety most likely doesn’t stem from the procedure itself but from the medications you may be prescribed. Ultimately, opioids are a very complex medication to tackle, […]
WHAT ARE THE MOST DANGEROUS OPIOIDS ON THE MARKET?
If you have been keeping up with drug news lately, you may have noticed that the Opioid Crisis has started to pick up steam, but (still) have you ever wondered which of these deadly painkillers are the most dangerous? Ever since humans first harvested the opium poppy, opiates have been used for two purposes: medical […]
WHY YOU SHOULD DEFINITELY CONSIDER GETTING A SPONSOR
For many people suffering from drug addiction or alcoholism, there is nothing more terrifying in the world than a relapse. Day and night, you might feel that gnawing fear eating away at your brain, making you question your ability to control your urges. Will I fall back into that darkness from which there is no […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT ENGLAND’S NITROUS OXIDE PROBLEM
Did you know that laughing gas is a legitimately dangerous and addictive substance? In fact, this substance is currently a major problem for our friends across the pond in England. Back in 2016, English legislation dictated that laughing gas (known by the street name “noz”) would be 100% illegal for sale (for the psychoactive purposes, […]