WHY DO I FEEL DIZZY DURING NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL?
No matter what you might read on the Internet, the process of weaning yourself off cigarettes will be one of the most physically and emotionally-demanding times of your life. Although certain medications will be able to help you battle your pesky withdrawal symptoms, the urge to smoke will be part of a never-ending battle to […]
Does Alcohol Thin Your Blood?
Did you know that drinking too much alcohol can greatly affect the coagulation of your blood? Ultimately, you might be surprised to hear this. After all, haven’t a string of physicians recommended that people should drink one glass of red wine or liquor at night to prevent heart attacks and strokes? Obviously, any drug can […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT “DRY DRUNK SYNDROME”
Anyone who has overcome and successfully won the battle against alcohol abuse or alcoholism can face a victorious new life of health and happiness. However, at the same time, these people have to battle a flood of emotional turmoil and days filled with anger, depression, and frustration on the way to accepting an alcohol-free life. […]
GUIDING YOURSELF DOWN THE PATH OF SELF-DISCOVERY DURING REHAB
For the great majority of people dealing with the dangerous mental illness called addiction, the road to a happy and healthy life is riddled with speed bumps. With a combination of painful detox and difficult abstinence, sometimes rehabilitation can feel like a completely worthless effort, but, with enough diligence and determination, sometimes the journey can […]
HOW TO STAY STRONG IF YOUR PARENTS ARE SUBSTANCE ABUSERS OR ADDICTS
No matter how old you are, you always feel a natural urge to help the people who gave you life and raise you. (It’s pretty much a natural part of being human to return to your caregivers.) However, in an unfortunate twist, good behavior isn’t the only aspect we pick up from our parents. Sometimes, […]
HOW DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE CAN WREAK HAVOC ON YOUR GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
When it comes to studies on how alcohol and drugs affect the body, the chances are high (no pun intended) that the first thing you will think of is the impact of these substances on the digestive tract. After all, with the exceptions of smokables and injectables, a majority of drugs like pills, capsules, powders, […]
SOME BRILLIANT SCIENTISTS WHO BECAME ATTACHED TO MIND-ALTERING DRUGS
Just like architecture, the fine arts, and culinary studies, drug use and addiction have been huge parts of human culture for thousands of years. From adventurers to writers and from painters to political activists, everyone seems to have experimented with intoxicating and mind-warping substances for as long as we can remember. However, for each everyman […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ATHLETIC INJURIES AND DRUG ADDICTION
Did you know that the Opioid Crisis partially stems from a group of drugs that are highly addictive and 100% legal? Over the course of several decades, doctors have prescribed a flood of painkillers called opioids to patients suffering from chronic pain or recovering from severe injuries. Although some people can easily wean themselves off […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ATHLETIC BRAIN INJURIES AND ADDICTION
Overall, the fact of the matter is simple: substance abuse and addiction are severe problems for professional athletes. Despite the strength and power they exude during live events, these men and women suffer from endless bouts of pain and suffering due to countless injuries, so you can imagine that some of them would turn to […]
THE FUTURE OF ADDICTION TREATMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
Every time we turn around, it seems that our world is taking on new policies for drug control and reform across international lines. While the War on Drugs (aptly named) continues to wreak havoc across multiple continents, new improvements are also being made on the front of drug studies. For example, over the past decade, […]