CONSIDERING RECENT STATISTICS FOR DRUG ADDICTION
If you are currently recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism or have a loved one who is coping with one or both problems, taking a close look at some recent statistics for drug abuse and addiction would not probably not be a good tool for helping you recover. Keep in mind that this process can […]
THE FUTURE OF DRUG USE FROM 2020 TO 2040
Given how far we have advanced over the past hundred years, is it possible that we will live in a world where addiction is pretty much extinct? Unfortunately, we will have to say “no.” As much as we don’t want to admit it, addiction is not going away anytime soon. In the same manner that […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE UNDERGROUND DRUG MARKET IN SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Sometimes, every time the world attempts to attack drug-related crime, newer and more dangerous substances and practices emerge to take their place. While the U.S. and Australia battle opioid epidemics on our fronts, our associates in England are fighting to put an end to a practice that, in a very strange twist, used to be […]
HOW DOES CANNABIDIOL INTERACT WITH OTHER MEDICATIONS?
If you have been keeping up with drugs in the news lately, you may be aware of the big rage of CBD, one of the primary cannabinoids in the marijuana plant. Ever since the great marijuana debate picked up speed over the past couple of years, CBD oils and medications have been all the rage. […]
WHAT MAKES A DRUG “PSYCHOACTIVE”?
Given the state of drug use in the country, you are probably aware of what the term “psychoactive” refers to. Ultimately, any substance that is classified under this category has the ability to transform a person’s mental state and manipulate the nervous system. As a result, people will feel intoxicated (also known as a “high”), […]
WHY BAD SANTA IS THE PERFECT INTERVENTION FILM FOR CHRISTMAS
So, what is your favorite Christmas movie of all time? For some of us, that question might be hard to answer, given the fact that so many of them have been produced over the years. Maybe you are the sentimental type who enjoys classics like Rudolph: The Red Nosed Reindeer or Dr. Seuss’ How the […]
THE BENEFITS OF URINE DRUG TESTING FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT
We are all familiar with the run-of-the-mill urine tests that business make potential employee take as part of the hiring process. Perhaps you have been forced to undergo this procedure multiple times, even if you have been working at a company for years. However, did you know that the urine test (a type of toxicology […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE BENEFITS OF RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR ADDICTS
Observing a friend or a family member suffering through a severe case of drug addiction or alcoholism can be one of the most heartbreaking and tragic events in a person’s life. After all, you have formed attachments with these wonderful people and have been forced to watch their spark slowly fade as they give into […]
THE TROUBLING REALITY OF PATIENTS DYING IN ADDICTION TREATMENT CENTERS
Imagine the trauma faced by a family after learning that their loved one has died at a drug or alcohol addiction treatment center. Now, how do you think they would react if (in this situation) the loved one had pleaded to be sent to a hospital for days? This scenario is part of a very […]
THREE ESSENTIAL TREATMENT METHODS FOR HEROIN ADDICTS
Cutting ties from a dangerously addictive drug is always a painful and seemingly impossible feat, and, on that note, some of the most difficult substances to quit are opioids, especially heroin. As a result of short-term or long-term use, this dangerous painkiller can start to dominate every aspect of your social life and (most tragically) […]