After a hectic day, it may seem as though there is nothing more relaxing than having a few drinks to…
HOW TO IDENTIFY ALCOHOL ABUSE WITHIN YOURSELF
- February 10, 2020
Thanks to social media, popular culture, and personal experiences, many people know what the typical signs of alcohol abuse within…
HOW ADDICTION AND MENTAL ILLNESS ARE RELATED
- February 9, 2020
The American Psychiatric Association defines mental illness as “health conditions involving changes in thinking, emotion, or behavior (or a combination…
THE MOST POPULAR DRUGS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
- February 8, 2020
Aside from studying and planning for the future, college is undoubtedly about partying and testing your limits for many students….
HOW MUSIC CAN BE LINKED TO DRUG USE
- February 8, 2020
Popular music is chock full of song lyrics that idolize glamorous lifestyles, fancy cars, and spur of the moment adventures….
CELEBRITIES WHO WON THE FIGHT AGAINST OPIOID ADDICTION
- February 6, 2020
On average, 130 Americans die every day from an overdose related to Opioids, and approximately 1.7 million Americans have a…
REHAB VS. DETOX: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
- January 27, 2020
Drug addiction affects over 23.5 million Americans and under 12% of those addicted actually get treatment. Although drugs and alcohol…
CONCERTA ADDICTION
- January 20, 2020
Concerta (methylphenidate) is a prescription stimulant in the same class as Ritalin. In fact, Concerta and Ritalin have essentially the…
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ADDICTION
- December 31, 2019
We are all well-versed with the adverse effects of addiction on our body and how it can bring down our…
HOW LEGALIZED CANNABIS HAS NEGATIVELY AFFECTED OTHER BUSINESSES
- December 13, 2019
Consider that researchers have projected the international marijuana industry will soon be worth an estimated $31.4 billion by 2021. This…