THE FIVE STAGES OF ALCOHOL RECOVERY
Starting out on an unknown venture is terrifying, but perhaps knowing what to expect along the way and knowing what the expected outcome is will help to ease some of those tensions. The alcohol detox process requires time, patience, and plenty of outside support. Recovery is going to completely change the way your entire world […]
TOP 10 HEALTH PROBLEMS YOU CAN EXPECT AS AN ALCOHOLIC
Despite the occasional pop news article about how beer is good for your bones and how red wine reduces coronary artery disease, there aren’t too many people who would argue that alcohol is actually good for you. This holds exceptionally true when you drink to excess, especially on a regular basis. A good bit of […]
HEALTHY EATING & RECOVERY
Getting to the point of recovery from addiction is a huge victory. But, what do you do once you get there? Maintaining this status is highly important, and there is one major factor that can potentially make or break you: nutrition. Ignoring your nutritional habits can put you at risk of relapsing; simply put, eating […]
WHAT SPECIFIC TRIGGERS CAN CAUSE AN ADDICT TO EXPERIENCE A RELAPSE?
After undergoing a painful experience with withdrawal and detox and undergoing continuous therapy for a serious behavior disorder, you can understand why drug addicts suffer from a great quantity of stress. After all, besides the physical and psychological pain, they have to live in fear that (perhaps for a time) they may sink back into […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
Alcohol is a potentially addictive substance that, if consumed in excess, can pose a serious threat to the human body. Even more concerning is the fact that a large number of unborn children suffer when their mothers consume minimal to massive amounts of alcoholic drinks on a daily or weekly basis. As a result of […]
THE DANGERS OF MIXING MARIJUANA WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
The fact of the matter is simple: mixing mind-altering drugs is NOT a good idea. Besides the dangers of combining alcohol with another chemical, each recognized drug produces different effects on the human body. For example, mixing a stimulant with a hallucinogen can result in violent side effects. Plus, overdoses are always a major concern. […]
CONSIDERING IF MARIJUANA BLUNTS ARE MORE HAZARDOUS THAN TOBACCO CIGARETTES
Let’s be honest. Smoking itself is a dangerous and risky habit (and can deal more damage if a person becomes addicted to the substance in question). However, for this conversation, let’s consider the differences between marijuana blunts (another name for pot cigars) and tobacco cigarettes, perhaps the two most common and easy-to-make smoking tools available […]
HOW YOUR GENES MAY DETERMINE THE SEVERITY OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
Giving up habitual drinking may be one of the best decisions you can make. However, whether you are a binge drinker or a suffering alcoholic, the truth of the matter is that alcohol withdrawal (though natural and healthy) is not an easy process, at all. Symptoms can range from extremely mild to painfully severe, based […]
LINK BETWEEN ADHD AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Many individuals suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), a psychological condition characterized by a short attention span, incessant hyperactivity, disorganization, and distraction. However, recent studies have shown that children suffering from this disorder can potentially suffer from severe issues including alcoholism and drug abuse further down the road. In fact, approximately 25% of adults […]
MOVIES THAT ADDRESS DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Quite often, people are not willing to admit they could be dependent on or addicted to alcohol or drugs. At some point, a person could take up drinking to cope with a traumatic experience or use an illegal drug to find release from the complexities of life. Seeking refuge in this delirious and dangerous utopia […]
