THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ADDICTION
We are all well-versed with the adverse effects of addiction on our body and how it can bring down our mental faculties to a low. It brings about a lot of changes to a person’s behavior as well. We all are aware of these severe effects of addiction. But we do not know how it […]
HOW LEGALIZED CANNABIS HAS NEGATIVELY AFFECTED OTHER BUSINESSES
Consider that researchers have projected the international marijuana industry will soon be worth an estimated $31.4 billion by 2021. This statistic alone reveals just how much of an impact this drug has made not on the entire world. As of March 2018, thirty U.S. states have legalized the drug, while Canada is preparing to legalize […]
HOW ALCOHOLISM CAN BE DANGEROUS
Alcohol consumption can be a harmless social activity when done in moderation and at healthy volumes. It can be used for celebratory purposes and poses no threat when enjoyed responsibly. However, many people succumb to the trap of excess; hence the danger begins, also known as, alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is defined as a drinking […]
THE “NASTY” IN NICOTINE
Nicotine administration through any route can create psychoactive effects, mood alterations, positive reinforcement, and eventually, addiction. However, inhalation of tobacco smoke is the quickest and most efficient method of nicotine delivery to the brain. Less than ten seconds after inhalation, nearly 25% of the nicotine reaches the brain – a rate almost twice as fast […]
CAN A BETTER DIET AID IN 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 […]
8 Awesome Sober Activities for a Fun Time Out While in Recovery
The journey to sobriety is a very difficult one. Within the first year of recovery, around 66% will relapse. But if you can make it to 5 years or more, that number significantly decreases to 15%. Being in recovery can be just as challenging as the road you took to get here, maybe even tougher. […]
Top 10 Books to Read in Recovery
The road to sobriety is more than just the process of healing physically from addiction. It means starting over again and rethinking how you live. Starting recovery requires stepping back from your life and learning how to function without dependence. For some, the journey to sobriety can be lonely and intimidating. Some may wonder if […]
Actors Who Used Steroids During Filming
If The Expendables (2010-2014) has taught us anything it’s that age is just a number when it comes to being a tough guy. But we have to admit the cast of this film are still more macho than many of the up and coming action stars today. Over the years men in the action genre […]
How Yul Brynner Took One Final Stab at Cigarettes
Over the past decades, we Americans have watched some pretty bizarre and unnerving drug PSAs. Remember the moment when Paul Reubens dressed as his iconic character Peewee Herman appeared on screen to teach kids about crack cocaine? Each of us can agree that one of the most compelling and unnerving PSAs of all time was […]
Some Vitamins May Help You Stop Smoking Cigarettes for Good
Needless to say, you don’t always need a doctor to tell you that the way you eat can either help or hinder your lifestyle. For example, how would you feel after eating a bar of chocolate versus a bowl of chicken soup if you were hungry? However, as it turns out, smokers might not have […]
