WHY ARE OPIOID ADDICTS ABUSING OTC DIARRHEA DRUGS?
Needless to say, we have seen some pretty outrageous and disturbing events that have played out during the Opioid Crisis. From police dogs sniffing dangerous painkillers to children suffering from neonatal abstinence syndrome, this deadly public health epidemic seems to have no boundaries. Stemming from a majority of drugs that are 100% illegal, the Opioid […]
HOW TO STAY STRONG IF YOUR PARENTS ARE SUBSTANCE ABUSERS OR ADDICTS
No matter how old you are, you always feel a natural urge to help the people who gave you life and raise you. (It’s pretty much a natural part of being human to return to your caregivers.) However, in an unfortunate twist, good behavior isn’t the only aspect we pick up from our parents. Sometimes, […]
HOW DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE CAN WREAK HAVOC ON YOUR GASTROINTESTINAL SYSTEM
When it comes to studies on how alcohol and drugs affect the body, the chances are high (no pun intended) that the first thing you will think of is the impact of these substances on the digestive tract. After all, with the exceptions of smokables and injectables, a majority of drugs like pills, capsules, powders, […]
SOME BRILLIANT SCIENTISTS WHO BECAME ATTACHED TO MIND-ALTERING DRUGS
Just like architecture, the fine arts, and culinary studies, drug use and addiction have been huge parts of human culture for thousands of years. From adventurers to writers and from painters to political activists, everyone seems to have experimented with intoxicating and mind-warping substances for as long as we can remember. However, for each everyman […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ATHLETIC INJURIES AND DRUG ADDICTION
Did you know that the Opioid Crisis partially stems from a group of drugs that are highly addictive and 100% legal? Over the course of several decades, doctors have prescribed a flood of painkillers called opioids to patients suffering from chronic pain or recovering from severe injuries. Although some people can easily wean themselves off […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ATHLETIC BRAIN INJURIES AND ADDICTION
Overall, the fact of the matter is simple: substance abuse and addiction are severe problems for professional athletes. Despite the strength and power they exude during live events, these men and women suffer from endless bouts of pain and suffering due to countless injuries, so you can imagine that some of them would turn to […]
WHY BIRDWATCHING IS AN EFFECTIVE FORM OF THERAPY FOR ADDICTS
As a recovering drug addict or alcoholic, sometimes the simplest joys in life can be the best way to escape your continuous struggle towards happiness and health. While you might be familiar with different forms of animal therapy (from dog walking to horseback riding), did you know that the simple act of bird-watching can be […]
THE FUTURE OF ADDICTION TREATMENT IN NEW ZEALAND
Every time we turn around, it seems that our world is taking on new policies for drug control and reform across international lines. While the War on Drugs (aptly named) continues to wreak havoc across multiple continents, new improvements are also being made on the front of drug studies. For example, over the past decade, […]
THE SCIENCE BEHIND MARIJUANA AND PSORIASIS
You know the drill. Once the winter weather creeps around the corner, hundreds of thousands of people (at least those living on the chilly portions of the planet) will begin to suffer from cases of drowsiness, crankiness, and (most dreadful of all) dry and flaky skin. For most people battling through the winter weather, battling […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT THE USEFULNESS OF RECOVERY COACHING
When you consider the facts, the Opioid Crisis might easily be one of the most dangerous public health crises we’ve faced since the first outbreak of the AIDS epidemic. Why is this the case? Simply put, a majority of the drugs that are fueling this epidemic are 100% legal and are dispatched like candy. In […]