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 […]
NEW INITIATIVES TO COMBAT THE OPIOID CRISIS
Back on December 10, 2018, the National Institute on Drug Abuse announced a series of brand-new initiatives that will provide opportunities for people to fight the Opioid Crisis. Possibly one of the most severe health crises since the AIDS epidemic, this terrible plight has wreaked havoc on our country over the past decade and doesn’t […]
WHY SOME DOCTORS ARE PRESCRIBING SUGAR PILLS TO CHRONIC PAIN PATIENTS
As the Opioid Crisis continues to wreak havoc on the United States, you might start to feel a little more terrified about undergoing a lifesaving medical procedure. However, this anxiety most likely doesn’t stem from the procedure itself but from the medications you may be prescribed. Ultimately, opioids are a very complex medication to tackle, […]
MEET THE DISCONCERTING NEW MEMBER OF THE PAINKILLER FAMILY
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 115 Americans die as a direct result of opioid-related complications on a daily basis. Inarguably, the Opioid Crisis might be one of the single most dangerous threats to our beautiful country, and the situation does not seem to improving, despite efforts to control drug […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT WEED CHOCOLATE THIS HOLIDAY SEASON
What is your favorite part about the Christmas season? Do you enjoy trimming the tree or setting up the sparkling holiday lights? Maybe you prefer getting that special gift for your loved one or visiting some beautiful locations to share the love with your city or town. No matter what you prefer to do during […]
