COPING WITH WITHDRAWAL FROM PERCOCET
Percocet is a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone, an opioid used to manage and treat pain. Short term and long term use of opioids change the chemistry in the brain, leading to physical and psychological dependence. This means that ceasing to use this drug will likely cause discomfort, along with painful symptoms of withdrawal. Percocet […]
USING SWEAT AS A MEANS TO DETOX
Physically, your body produces sweat in order to cool off when hot. However, in many cultures (Native American, Swedish, Indian Ayurvedic, etc.), sweating is seen as a method that your body uses to eliminate waste and as a sign of purification. The theory (though not scientifically accepted) is that sweat carries infections, toxins, metals, and […]
OUTPATIENT TREATMENT PROGRAMS
Programs can vary in their expected length of stay, or in the anticipated, active duration of intensive outpatient treatment. Outpatient programs can last anywhere from a few months up to a year, or longer. However, many courses of treatment range from 12 to 16 weeks before people transition to a less intensive phase of treatment. […]
Heather Locklear’s Terrible Plight of Addiction
In a large number of cases, people will successfully complete addiction treatment, returning to their lives as if the sickness had never affected them, but, in tragic cases, some people are locked into what seems like an endless cycle of addiction to recovery and addiction again. Over the years, we have seen many celebrities enter […]
SMOKING CAN CAUSE CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
You probably don’t need us to tell you that cigarettes produce some pretty nasty chemicals. Smokers’ homes are coated in a layer of tar and thirdhand smoke, little particles that cling to any surface. Patrons walking by smokers are being exposed to toxins in secondhand smoke, which is considerably more dangerous than what is being […]
CELEBRITIES WHO DIED FROM SMOKING-RELATED COMPLICATIONS
Losing a celebrity is, in a way, equivalent to losing a family member. Many of us grew up watching or listening to a number of famous people who brought so much joy to our lives through the magic of radio, television, and movies. From Cary Grant and Jack Lemmon to beauties like Audrey Hepburn and […]
The Sad Truth behind Walt Disney’s Chain-Smoking
Looking back at the history of movie-making in our country, one of the most beloved figures is, by far, the man who heralded a new era of magic: Mr. Walt Disney. Considered the godfather of animation, this legendary artist and former paperboy created some of the most beloved characters in the history of film, all […]
How Mighty Mouse Created A Cocaine-Infested Upheaval
Anyone who grew up during the 50s and 60s, or is just a fan of nostalgia, probably grew up watching the cartoon series Mighty Mouse. With one glance, you can quickly see why. With his adorable little red and yellow costume and his happy-go-lucky confidence, the super-strong little rodent was cute enough for kids and […]
KEITH URBAN SHARES HIS STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION
When you work in an industry that demands lots of time and effort, meaning a lot of sleepless nights, you can guarantee that many musicians are going to take part in less-than-favorable habits. If you were to name half of the men and women who have fallen victim to addiction or have experimented with drugs […]
JOE MANGANIELLO DESCRIBES ADDICTION AS AN ONGOING BATTLE
From the very first moment he made his appearance in movies and television, actor Joe Manganiello pretty much met the bill of the male heartthrob. Meeting all standards of the dark, good-looking charmer, the actor ascended from a minor role as bully Flash Thompson in Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man (2002) to a major role of Alcide […]