SEVEN SIGNS TO IDENTIFY AN ALCOHOLIC
Drinking alcohol regularly can affect people in various ways. For some people, wine is an integral part of their dinner. They can go on having little amounts of wine without any problems. However, things get a little out of hand if alcohol is consumed too much regularly and when all the resistance against it fails. […]
WHY ALCOHOL IS THE MOST DANGEROUS DRUG
Alcohol is the most socially acceptable drug on the market, as well as the most easily accessible. Even with this knowledge, the public generally still has a tendency to believe alcohol is not at all dangerous and is a valid form of relaxation. However, science proves these theories wrong and instead shows that alcohol is […]
PREVENTING DRUG USE IN TEENS
Parenting a teenager might be one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. Hormones are all over the place, they’re starting to discover sex and start worrying about their appearance, they’re likely as not to hate you from one day to the next, and they have just enough freedom for you to really worry about […]
HOW “AT RISK” ARE YOUR CHILDREN?
Parents always worry about their kids – how well they’ll do in school, who their friends will be, what their careers will be when they grow up, and how healthy they’ll be. These are very natural and common worries of a parent! Alongside this, many parents worry about whether or not their children will develop […]
EXCESSIVE WORKING CAN LEAD TO EXCESSIVE DRINKING
Hard workers always tend to get ahead; as a society, we value hard work and a solid work ethic, but when does a healthy work ethic cross the line into a compulsive behavior? True workaholics may not be able to stop working once the day is over, and may exhibit any of the following signs: […]
CHOOSING THE RIGHT OUTPATIENT PROGRAM FOR YOU
Substance Abuse disorder is a chronic medical condition that requires professional treatment. Making the decision to seek treatment for yourself or a loved one is a brave step in the right direction. However, deciding which type of treatment can be an overwhelming decision, shouldn’t be considered lightly. Fortunately, there are several options available across the […]
SOCIALIZING IN SOBRIETY
In addition to individuals going through recovery, more and more people are choosing to lead a ‘cleaner’ lifestyle, one without alcohol and drugs. This feat is absolutely possible, but understand that it takes time to adjust to the fact that you are abstaining from alcohol or drugs for yourself, and that it can also take […]
HOW LONG WILL CBD LINGER?
Modern research indicates that CBD appears in your system just 30 minutes after the first dose. When researchers administered 10 mg of both THC and CBD to various subjects, the drugs were detectable all at once, yet the THC levels were noticeably higher. THC is the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis; in some instances, you get […]
THE DANGERS OF BLACK TAR HEROIN
Heroin comes in two main forms: a brown or white powder, or a sticky, black substance known as black tar. The powdered form is often referred to as “pure” heroin. Common street names for black tar heroin include: Big H Mexican Tar Horse Chiva Smack Black tar heroin is usually injected directly into the bloodstream […]
THE DURATION OF HYDROCODONE IN YOUR SYSTEM
Hydrocodone stays in your system for a long time after you take the drug. Drug tests detect hydrocodone for different amounts of time depending on the type of test and your personal factors. Drug tests screen the following for traces of hydrocodone: Blood Saliva Urine Hydrocodone Detection in Your Blood Lab tests can find hydrocodone […]
