RECORD LOW REPORTED FOR BINGE DRINKING AMONG HIGH SCHOOLERS IN 2018
If you haven keeping up with addiction news over the past couple of months, you may be aware that certain drugs are not as popular among teenagers as they had been in the past. We could argue that, as technology and resources become more plentiful, teenagers and young adults are becoming more aware of the […]
ALCOHOL ABUSE AND ADDICTION INCREASE CORTISOL PRODUCTION
Long-term alcohol abuse or untreated alcoholism can trigger destructive changes in body chemistry, which can trigger a variety of health problems including poor cognition, a dampened immune system, and organ disease. Even short-term drinkers will experience severe mood swings and memory loss after indulging in too much booze. However, did you know that researchers have […]
UNDERSTANDING THE “NO-ARREST PILOT” ADOPTED BY ENGLAND
In the wake of drug crisis after drug crisis, we can only ask one question: how do you handle the ever-growing burden of drug abuse and addiction spreading through your country? Considering how many people abuse dangerous substances like crystal meth, heroin, cocaine, nitrous oxide, and alcohol, you have to wonder how it is possible […]
WASHINGTON GOVERNOR JAY INSLEE PLANS TO PARDON 3,500 MARIJUANA-RELATED CONVICTIONS
After the seven years since Washington State first legalized the little green plant, Governor Jay Inslee is preparing to pardon about 3,500 former convictions for marijuana-related misdemeanors out of response to the growing acceptance of the plant. During the announcement of the Marijuana Justice Initiative, people should no longer be punished for engaging in an […]
WHO ARE THE REAL CULPRITS BEHIND THE UNITED STATES DRUG EPIDEMIC?
Did you know that, as of February 2018, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) confirmed that (on average) an estimated 115 people die as a direct result of opioid-related overdoses every day? Likewise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also revealed that the United States is currently suffering from a $78.5 billon […]
CLASSIC WORKS OF LITERATURE THAT STEMMED FROM DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTON
While we like to enjoy modern fantasy adventures like A Song of Ice and Fire (George R.R. Martin) or Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling), sometimes it’s great to return to classic literary tales, the building blocks for a large portion of today’s epic adventures. From Treasure Island to Dune and from the works of William Shakespeare […]
HOW TO STAY SOBER IF YOU ARE A BARTENDER
Here is a question for you: when you think of the word “pub” or “bar,” what immediately comes to mind? Obviously, a majority of you may think about a bunch of people drinking tons of alcohol and getting drunk. However, while we are quick to consider the drinking habits of the people sitting at the […]
CONSIDERING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BRAIN PAINTING
Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of recovery for drug addiction, alcoholism or substance abuse is selecting which form of therapy works best for you. After all, so many different programs exist. Where do you start? Interestingly, though, one form of cognitive-behavioral therapy has started to emerge, which, judging by its colorful name, could […]
HOW EXCESSIVE ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION AFFECTS EYE HEALTH
Often, when we consider the dangers of alcohol abuse and alcoholism, what do we typically think about regarding health risks? Of course, the most obvious choice is cirrhosis or liver failure, as well as a string of cardiovascular problems. Additionally, we may consider how habitual and heavy drinking can lead to blood-alcohol poisoning and severe […]
A CANNABINOID IN MARIJUANA MIGHT ACTUALLY MAKE GLAUCOMA WORSE
Did you ever read about how marijuana might potentially help patients suffering from glaucoma? Did you also know that this eye problem is one of several qualifying conditions for medical cannabis across the United States? In fact, a 2006 study confirmed that a female patient (who was intolerant of other meds created for glaucoma treatment) […]