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 […]
THE MOST POPULAR DRUGS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
Aside from studying and planning for the future, college is undoubtedly about partying and testing your limits for many students. Many of the students who did not drink during high school will take their first sip while in college, and a lot of them will experiment with hard drugs such as hallucinogens and party drugs, […]
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 […]
BINGE DRINKING AND COLLEGE STUDENTS
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.22″ _i=”0″ _address=”0″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0″][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0″ custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”3.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” _i=”0″ _address=”0.0.0.0″] Drinking during your college years is frequently glorified on television, and encouraged through the “party culture” that is prevalent at numerous colleges and universities. In this kind of environment, […]
HOW ALCOHOLISM CAN BE DANGEROUS
Alcohol consumption can be a harmless social activity when done in moderation and at healthy volumes. It can be used for celebratory purposes and poses no threat when enjoyed responsibly. However, many people succumb to the trap of excess; hence the danger begins, also known as, alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is defined as a drinking […]
