OREGON MIGHT BE ABLE TO SHIP MARIJUANA ACROSS STATE LINES
Marijuana is quite a little puzzle, isn’t it? On one hand, this little green plant serves as a beneficial source of relief for cancer and AIDS patients, who suffer through terrible pain during treatment. On the other hand, the plant can potentially damage teen brains and has been labeled as “more toxic than alcohol.” Nevertheless, […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VICODIN ADDICTION
Did you know that a large portion of the medications responsible for fueling the Opioid Crisis are actually 100% legal and approved by doctors? Despite the inarguable fact that painkillers are necessary for survival (especially if a person suffers from unending pain), we have to question where the line must be drawn to prevent more […]
HOW YOU CAN PREVENT A TRAMADOL OVERDOSE
Sometimes, in the midst of the Opioid Crisis, we tend to focus our attention on illegal drugs like heroin and particularly nasty medications like fentanyl and OxyContin, while other drugs slip past the radar. One drug in this category of lesser-touched-upon opioids is Tramadol, a synthetic painkiller that is designed to treat pain ranging from […]
SOME MEDICAL TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR YOUR ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
Making the choice to stop drinking alcohol is one of the best decisions an alcoholic can ever make, but it might also be one of the most scariest (ironically). After breaking ties with alcohol, people will start to suffer from debilitating side effects that can range from irritating periods of cold sweats and tremors to […]
UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ADDICTION AND BIPOLAR DISORDER
Have you ever known someone who suffers from intense mood swings, insane bouts of energy, and severe periods of depression? If you know a man or women exhibiting these symptoms, then this individual may be suffering from bipolar disorder, a mental health problem that is extremely dangerous to the victim and those around them. Also […]
CAN ZOLOFT ALLEVIATE SOME FORMS OF ALCOHOLISM?
One of the major reasons that people who consume excessive amounts of alcohol experience severe changes in mood, sleep, and more is due to one simple fact: booze affects serotonin. On that note, many people who abuse or become addicted to this drug report personality issues such as depression or anxiety. As a result, their […]
HOW TO TELL IF AN ALCOHOLIC IS ABOUT TO RELAPSE
Did you know that 90% of alcoholics who take part in the recovery process will potentially experience at least one relapse? In fact, researchers indicate that these men and women may suffer multiple events before they even reach the edges of actual sobriety. Keep in mind that a relapse does not simply take place when […]
HOW ALCOHOL DAMAGES THE BRAIN
While you may be familiar with a doctor’s recommendation of wine for heart health, alcohol itself (like any other legal drug) is a potentially dangerous substance with a high risk for abuse or addiction. As a result of long-term use, people can develop severe forms of dependency and (in the worst-case scenario) suffer from a […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT RISK FACTORS FOR DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM
At some point in our lives, we will meet someone who suffers from drug addiction or alcoholism, two of the most debilitating and tragic mental illnesses on the planet. Although once dismissed as a form of immoral behavior or the product of bad lifestyle choices, addiction is now housed under the umbrella of chronic mental […]
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR LOVED ONE IS DRINKING TOO MUCH
Back in April 2018, a comprehensive international study has showcased researchers’ concerns about how safe alcohol truly is (in the United States and countries around the world). Fascinatingly, the team discovered that (no matter if these people are male or female) people who consume more than one standard drink on a daily basis are definitely […]