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 […]
DID YOU KNOW THAT SOME ANIMALS TRY TO GET HIGH IN THE WILD?
If there are any doubts that alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and addiction are (unfortunately) natural elements of our lives, look no further than our furry, feathered, and scaly friends in the wild. As strange as this might sound, our animal companions have the same tendency toward intoxication as we do, and certain species exhibit a […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ADDICTION AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Tragically, an estimated 2 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) every year in the United States. In fact, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 52,000 people die each year, while an additional 275,000 will require hospitalization for their injuries (with 80% receiving treatment and being released). Simply put, […]
THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Anyone who has known an addict or has suffered from this dreadful mental illness knows the toll these problems can take on your pocket book. Obviously, besides the overwhelming attachment to drugs and alcohol, a victim will also suffer from a bunch of cobwebs and moths in their recently packed wallet and savings account. While […]
BREAKING THE ICE ABOUT INCOME AND ADDICTION
Social equality, income range, payment differences – at first, you might think this is the beginning of a political debate, but, as strange as this may sound, these elements play a critical role in an analysis of addiction in our country. Why is that the case? Simply put, lifestyle choices and income do play a […]
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 […]
