HOW DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM AFFECTS SKIN HEALTH
More often than not, whenever we think about how alcohol or drugs affect the body, we look at our most vital internal structures. Obviously, we are fully aware of how these dangerous substances eat away at our liver, muscles, hearts, and nervous system. Not even our eyes and hormone are safe from excessive drinking, smoking, […]
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOVERING ADDICTS TO FIND JOBS
Ultimately, winning the painful and exhausting battle through detox and rehabilitation is the first step toward regaining control of your happy, healthy life. However, for many men and women who have recovered from their drug addiction or alcoholism, one problem can remain: finding a suitable job that can provide a solid income. At one point […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION DIFFER BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
Did you know that men are more likely to abuse or become addicted to illicit substances than their female counterparts? However, did you know that women can fall victim to relapse and cravings much more frequently than men? Obviously, we understand that sex and gender play huge roles in defining human anatomy and chemical processes, […]
THE EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Substance abuse and addiction takes place when a person can no longer control their urges to use a drug or alcoholic drink that (simply put) is killing them slowly. Ultimately, when we consider this unfortunate mental illness that is plaguing nearly half of our country, we always think about how certain parts of the body […]
ARE YOU DATING A DRUG ADDICT OR AN ALCOHOLIC?
Dating is a tough game, isn’t it? Besides picking out which mate is right for you (based on an ever-growing catalog of eye color, hair color, height, and sports preferences), you also must consider if this potential boyfriend or girlfriend is of a sound mind and body. After all, the last thing you want to […]
THE DRUGS THAT ARE HEAVILY INFLUENCING POP CULTURE AT THIS TIME
Some media researchers consider Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey (1821) to be the first project that revealed why creative people indulge in drugs. Since the 19th century, however, Quincey’s ideas have skyrocketed into a pop culture jungle flooding with images of drugs, alcohol, and other distasteful activities. From LSD use during […]
THE GRIM REALITY OF HOW SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION AFFECT FAMILIES
For a moment, consider that 1 in 5 children live in a household where a parent suffers from a form of alcoholism and drug addiction, and you may begin to understand how serious this situation is becoming. As a result of living in these homes, these innocent children can eventually grow up to become resentful […]
CONSIDERING THE SEVERITY OF DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION BY EACH U.S. STATE
Sadly, drug abuse and addiction are two elements that have left a lasting impact on the culture of the United States, particularly over the past three decades. Since 1971, America has been fighting the aptly named “War on Drugs” (brought to light by President Richard Nixon). Regardless of efforts by additional politicians like Presidents Ronald […]
THE TRAGEDY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION AMONG POLICE OFFICERS
As we look to helping the young generation fight the good fight against binge drinking, we also have to consider a particularly serious problem seated at the heart of our nation’s defense force. Across the United States, addiction and abuse are huge problems among law enforcement officials, and the issue is still getting worse. According […]
THE RISK OF DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM DURING MENOPAUSE
For millions of women around the world, menopause is a necessary but painfully unfortunate time of cleansing. As their bodies reconfigure (so to speak), women will experience a torrent of mental instability and physical problems, which can ultimately result in emotional distress and sadness. Imagine the difficulties of insomnia, fatigue, and sadness as a torrent […]