TALKING ABOUT YOUR ADDICTION
Although not everyone drinks alcohol, it sometimes seems like society expects you to. When you pass on the opportunity for a drink, it can spark unwanted questioning. This is a situation that you’re almost guaranteed to encounter at some point in recovery, so it’s best to prepare ahead of time. If you’ve thought about how […]
HOW ALCOHOL AND STRESS ARE RELATED
After a hectic day, it may seem as though there is nothing more relaxing than having a few drinks to help you unwind. However, though it is a little known fact, drinking alcohol can actually make you feel more stressed! People generally talk about having a drink to help them calm down when they are […]
HOW TO IDENTIFY ALCOHOL ABUSE WITHIN YOURSELF
Thanks to social media, popular culture, and personal experiences, many people know what the typical signs of alcohol abuse within friends, family, and peers look like. However, it’s always a different perspective when you’re on the outside looking in. It may be easy to spot these red flags in other people, but what about when […]
HOW ADDICTION AND MENTAL ILLNESS ARE RELATED
The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness as “health conditions involving changes in thinking, emotion, or behavior (or a combination of these). Mental illnesses are associated with distress and/or problems functioning in social, work, or family activities.” Anyone can suffer from mental illness, though it is most common in those with a family history of […]
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 […]
Celebrities Who Won the Fight Against Opioid Addiction
130 Americans die every day from an overdose related to Opioids and 1.7 million Americans have a diagnosable addiction to prescription Opioids (like hydrocodone or OxyContin). Celebrities are human and their journey to recovery can be just as tough. Below are celebrities who have overcome Opioid addiction and live sober. Robert Downey Jr. The Iron […]
REHAB VS. DETOX: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Drug addiction affects over 23.5 million Americans and under 12% of those addicted actually get treatment. Although drugs and alcohol all have different mechanisms of action, all addictions have the same root behaviors as well as similar biochemical origins. Addiction is a disease that affects people physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually; this also normally affects […]
CONCERTA ADDICTION
Concerta (methylphenidate) is a prescription stimulant in the same class as Ritalin. In fact, Concerta and Ritalin have essentially the same chemical make-up, but Concerta is the extended-release version, lasting up to 12 hours. The chemical makeup of Concerta is similar to other stimulants like cocaine and amphetamine, and the drug is similarly addictive. Concerta […]
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 […]