DO PARTIES AUTOMATICALLY EQUAL DRUG USE?
Parties can be huge triggers for drug use. Triggers are anything that causes a craving, and anything can be a trigger to our drug use. A trigger can be: Friday nights Anxiety Boredom Fatigue Leisurely time Loneliness Former friends Payday Sexual arousal Stress Triggers are external stimuli that produce flashbacks and cause a person […]
ALCOHOL: DANGEROUS STRESS RELIEF
According to the American Institute of Stress (AIS), job stress is the number one cause of stress for adults in America, and it has increased significantly within the past few decades. Job stress is correlated to high demands in the workplace; stress can also come from the perception of not having enough control on the […]
DECIPHERING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THC AND CBD
Despite having a very simple purpose, marijuana itself is actually a fascinatingly complex organism. In fact, the cannabis plant comes into two strains (indica and Sativa) and contains 500 chemical compounds called cannabinoids. Once consumed, these chemicals enter our system and directly interact with our endocannabinoid system (a portion of the brain). As a result, […]
WHEN ALCOHOL CAUSES HEPATITIS
Hepatitis is a grim reminder of the dangers of substance abuse. All versions (A, B, C, D, and E) can inflict extensive damage on the liver (and the rest of the body) and can produce excruciating pain if the victim does not receive appropriate treatment. Typically, these infections are spread as a result of sharing […]
HOW DRUGS ARE CLASSIFIED
The United States has established rigorous guidelines to ensure people receive the correct dose and the proper quantity of prescription drugs. After all, with the current problems with opioid addiction and marijuana use drifting through our country, officials are more than happy to place restrictions on potentially dangerous or illegal substances. Chances are when you […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ADDICTION
It’s no secret that there is a direct correlation between childhood trauma and substance abuse. Unfortunately, not everyone takes the time to delve into a patient’s history in their attempt to address addiction. In a study conducted concerning highly traumatized individuals, 39% had a lifetime dependence on alcohol, and over 34% had a dependency on […]
COMBATTING TEEN MARIJUANA ABUSE
Finding out that your teenager is smoking weed can be heartbreaking. Whether you caught them in the act or they admitted it to you, the next steps that you take are critical for their long-term health and happiness. While teens have often been known to engage in rebellious acts over the years, those who experiment […]
WHAT IS DMT?
[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] DMT is an abbreviation for N, N-Dimethyltryptamine, a chemical which is present in the brain naturally, and also in plants native to both Central and South America. As a hallucinogenic drug, DMT is normally in the form of white powder. In order to experience its effects, people typically smoke DMT through a pipe […]
ALCOHOL: IS IT A DRUG?
Alcohol is a drug that is classified as a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant, meaning that consuming it slows down brain functionality, neurotic activity, and decreases the function of numerous vital processes in the body. This is caused by an increased production of gamma-aminobutyric acid, also known as GABA. When someone ingests large volumes of […]
ADDICTION RECOVERY: FALSE BELIEFS
Now more than ever people have become misinformed about what it means to be addicted and the steps necessary for rehabilitation. With so much information constantly being spread, it’s important to us that we address common myths that are currently floating around. Belief #1: Only weak-minded people become addicted TRUTH: It takes more than just […]
