STEROID ABUSE AND HOW ITS DANGEROUS
Anabolic steroids are prescribed or illegally obtained by people who desire a stronger physical appearance and to develop muscle mass in a short period of time, usually resulting in boosted confidence and self-esteem. There are more than 100 kinds of anabolic steroids, yet only a small portion have been cleared for medical use. Though steroids […]
SHOULD YOU HOLD AN INTERVENTION?
Sometimes, families can arrange interventions that are effective and help their loved ones, but they also need to know how to identify the signs of addiction before it gets out of hand. If you’ve never been around a person who is suffering from addiction, it isn’t always easy to spot the signs for yourself. Below […]
Well-Known People In Recovery From Addiction
Alcoholism and drug addiction affect all the classes of our society. It affects every race and ethnicity, and gender as well. Thus, it brings no surprise to us that a lot of famous people are subjected to intense drug abuse. Although we have come across some of the most remarkable recovery stories that tell us […]
THE COURSE OF CODEINE
Codeine is a prescription pain medication used to treat mild to moderate pain. It comes in the form of a tablet and is the main ingredient in prescription-grade cough suppressants. Tylenol 3, another popular pain reliever, is a mix of codeine and acetaminophen. Codeine is an opiate (also called a narcotic). Other opiates include heroin, […]
WHY CLASSIFY DRUGS?
Classifying drugs by chemical similarities is helpful because drugs that are chemically similar often have similar risks and impacts. A person who is addicted to a drug is also more likely to abuse and become addicted to other drugs if they are chemically similar. Despite these generalities, chemically similar drugs may have very different legal […]
Five Must-Read Books That Explain Addiction and Recovery
“If you can quit for a day, you can quit for a lifetime.”– Benjamin Alire Sáenz Recovery is not a day’s game- it is a way of living. It requires us to explore our existence in a whole together different way. We cannot just follow a series of steps and call to quit. It means […]
ALL ABOUT KLONOPIN
Klonopin is a powerful drug known as a benzodiazepine; some people become addicted to it in as little as a month. Many people have formed an addiction to Klonopin by simply taking the amount prescribed by their doctor. Klonopin blocks special receptors in the brain to reduce stress and anxiety. When a person becomes addicted […]
WHAT EXACTLY IS DETOX?
Detoxification, or detox, is the process of allowing the body to remove the drugs in it. The purpose of detox is to manage withdrawal symptoms safely when someone stops abusing alcohol or drugs. Everyone’s experience with detox is different; the type of drug and the length of time it was used to affect what detox […]
DANGEROUS DEMEROL
As with most prescription drugs, many people do not realize they can develop an addiction to Demerol. Regular abuse of this painkiller can quickly lead to tolerance—requiring the user to take more of the drug to feel its effects—and physical dependence. Physical dependence occurs when the user has reached a state where if they stop […]
WHAT IS AN ENABLER?
Enabling is a kiss of death to the recovery process of an addict. Often times, an enabler desires to deny all the facts blatantly in front of them, for the sake of protecting their loved one and holding onto them. They believe that denial helps everything to remain the same when in reality they’re putting […]