WHO ARE THE REAL CULPRITS BEHIND THE UNITED STATES DRUG EPIDEMIC?
Did you know that, as of February 2018, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) confirmed that (on average) an estimated 115 people die as a direct result of opioid-related overdoses every day? Likewise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also revealed that the United States is currently suffering from a $78.5 billon […]
CLASSIC WORKS OF LITERATURE THAT STEMMED FROM DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTON
While we like to enjoy modern fantasy adventures like A Song of Ice and Fire (George R.R. Martin) or Harry Potter (J.K. Rowling), sometimes it’s great to return to classic literary tales, the building blocks for a large portion of today’s epic adventures. From Treasure Island to Dune and from the works of William Shakespeare […]
CONSIDERING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF BRAIN PAINTING
Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of recovery for drug addiction, alcoholism or substance abuse is selecting which form of therapy works best for you. After all, so many different programs exist. Where do you start? Interestingly, though, one form of cognitive-behavioral therapy has started to emerge, which, judging by its colorful name, could […]
A CANNABINOID IN MARIJUANA MIGHT ACTUALLY MAKE GLAUCOMA WORSE
Did you ever read about how marijuana might potentially help patients suffering from glaucoma? Did you also know that this eye problem is one of several qualifying conditions for medical cannabis across the United States? In fact, a 2006 study confirmed that a female patient (who was intolerant of other meds created for glaucoma treatment) […]
DID YOU KNOW THAT SOME ANIMALS TRY TO GET HIGH IN THE WILD?
If there are any doubts that alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and addiction are (unfortunately) natural elements of our lives, look no further than our furry, feathered, and scaly friends in the wild. As strange as this might sound, our animal companions have the same tendency toward intoxication as we do, and certain species exhibit a […]
HOW JIM BELUSHI IS TAKING PART IN THE MARIJUANA INDUSTRY
Back in the early days of the hit-program Saturday Night Live, one of the most iconic elements of backstage life was (ironically) marijuana. At least, that is how Jim Belushi (brother of one of SNL’s founding cast members, John Belushi) described the situation. In fact, the famous actors and musician specifically mentioned the “Captain Jack” […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ADDICTION AND TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES
Tragically, an estimated 2 million people suffer from traumatic brain injuries (TBI) every year in the United States. In fact, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), 52,000 people die each year, while an additional 275,000 will require hospitalization for their injuries (with 80% receiving treatment and being released). Simply put, […]
BREAKING THE ICE ABOUT INCOME AND ADDICTION
Social equality, income range, payment differences – at first, you might think this is the beginning of a political debate, but, as strange as this may sound, these elements play a critical role in an analysis of addiction in our country. Why is that the case? Simply put, lifestyle choices and income do play a […]
THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Anyone who has known an addict or has suffered from this dreadful mental illness knows the toll these problems can take on your pocket book. Obviously, besides the overwhelming attachment to drugs and alcohol, a victim will also suffer from a bunch of cobwebs and moths in their recently packed wallet and savings account. While […]
HOW DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM AFFECTS SKIN HEALTH
More often than not, whenever we think about how alcohol or drugs affect the body, we look at our most vital internal structures. Obviously, we are fully aware of how these dangerous substances eat away at our liver, muscles, hearts, and nervous system. Not even our eyes and hormone are safe from excessive drinking, smoking, […]