MAKING WISE DECISIONS WITH ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION IN RECOVERY
It is often said that old habits die hard. Despite working hard to recover and even making good progress, the thought of having a drink here or there may surface in your mind. This temptation alone may make it harder to reach your destination. Are there truly any pros to drinking during recovery? There […]
ACKNOWLEDGING AND COPING WITH NICOTINE ADDICTION
No matter what route it’s administered through, nicotine has been known to produce psychoactive effects (mood swings, positive reinforcement, and then, unfortunately, addiction). Tobacco smoke inhalation is the quickest and most efficient method of delivering nicotine to the brain. Less than 10 seconds after inhalation, roughly 25% of it reaches your brain, a rate nearly […]
MASQUERADE WITH MORPHINE
The power of morphine as a narcotic painkiller used to manage moderate to severe chronic pain, is a well-known fact. It binds to opiate receptors in the brain and changes the body’s perception of pain. However, morphine can also carry a strong potential for abuse, leading to these three main points: euphoric mood, tolerance, and […]
HOW A CHANGE IN SEASONS CAN AFFECT SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER
For anyone struggling with substance use disorder, the stress of the holidays can be overwhelming, but those diagnosed with co-occurring Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) can find it especially challenging. Seasonal Affective Disorder is a type of seasonal depression that is common during the dreary winter months. It is closely related to other co-occurring conditions such […]
HOW TO HELP A PARENT WHO IS ABUSING PRESCRIPTION DRUGS
Perhaps one of the worst prospects a grown child can face is the fact that their parent is abusing prescription drugs. After living a wonderful life with your mother or father, you eventually find out that they are popping opioids or consuming dangerous quantities of benzodiazepines. Ultimately, you are left in a quandary about how […]
HOW MUSIC CAN BE LINKED TO DRUG USE
Popular music is chock full of song lyrics that idolize glamorous lifestyles, fancy cars, and spur of the moment adventures. Listeners hear these songs condoning the use of illicit drugs and consuming dangerous amounts of alcohol. However, the relationship between music and drugs spans across genres and decades. EDM, MDMA, and Drug Culture Songs within […]
HOW ACAMPROSATE CAN BE USED TO TREAT ALCOHOL ADDICTION
Acamprosate helps lower alcohol cravings and effectively treat alcoholism. It is actually used to regulate and stabilize brain activity for a period of 3 to 12 months after you quit drinking. Acamprosate has been successfully used over the course of the past few decades in the U.S. and Europe as an alcohol addiction treatment. While […]
