HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION DAMAGE YOUR DENTAL HEALTH
Quite often, when we consider how toxic drugs affect the body, we often think about more obvious areas including the digestive, cardiovascular, neurological, and hematological (blood) systems. Perhaps you might even consider how drugs can ruin your complexion and create dry, flaky hair and skin. Maybe you also think about the transmission of dangerous viruses […]
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOVERING ADDICTS TO FIND JOBS
Ultimately, winning the painful and exhausting battle through detox and rehabilitation is the first step toward regaining control of your happy, healthy life. However, for many men and women who have recovered from their drug addiction or alcoholism, one problem can remain: finding a suitable job that can provide a solid income. At one point […]
SOME CRAZY FACTS ABOUT ANIMALS GETTING HIGH ON MARIJUANA
For years and years, large numbers of pet owners have been debating on whether marijuana is a good form of medication for their furry friends. At first, you might think this is absolutely ludicrous. Why would dogs and cats benefit from using something as addictive as pot? Nevertheless, adopted parents of puppies and kittens across […]
ACTRESS AMANDA BYNES SHEDS LIGHT ON HER DRUG USE
If you have been keeping up with Hollywood media over the past decade, you may have noticed one celebrity (and former teen star) had disappeared from the front lines for a while. However, actress Amanda Bynes recently reappeared in the public spotlight and has proudly proclaimed that she is ready to get back to work. […]
THE EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Substance abuse and addiction takes place when a person can no longer control their urges to use a drug or alcoholic drink that (simply put) is killing them slowly. Ultimately, when we consider this unfortunate mental illness that is plaguing nearly half of our country, we always think about how certain parts of the body […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION DIFFER BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
Did you know that men are more likely to abuse or become addicted to illicit substances than their female counterparts? However, did you know that women can fall victim to relapse and cravings much more frequently than men? Obviously, we understand that sex and gender play huge roles in defining human anatomy and chemical processes, […]
ARE YOU DATING A DRUG ADDICT OR AN ALCOHOLIC?
Dating is a tough game, isn’t it? Besides picking out which mate is right for you (based on an ever-growing catalog of eye color, hair color, height, and sports preferences), you also must consider if this potential boyfriend or girlfriend is of a sound mind and body. After all, the last thing you want to […]
THE DRUGS THAT ARE HEAVILY INFLUENCING POP CULTURE AT THIS TIME
Some media researchers consider Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey (1821) to be the first project that revealed why creative people indulge in drugs. Since the 19th century, however, Quincey’s ideas have skyrocketed into a pop culture jungle flooding with images of drugs, alcohol, and other distasteful activities. From LSD use during […]
THE GRIM REALITY OF HOW SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION AFFECT FAMILIES
For a moment, consider that 1 in 5 children live in a household where a parent suffers from a form of alcoholism and drug addiction, and you may begin to understand how serious this situation is becoming. As a result of living in these homes, these innocent children can eventually grow up to become resentful […]
CONSIDERING THE SEVERITY OF DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION BY EACH U.S. STATE
Sadly, drug abuse and addiction are two elements that have left a lasting impact on the culture of the United States, particularly over the past three decades. Since 1971, America has been fighting the aptly named “War on Drugs” (brought to light by President Richard Nixon). Regardless of efforts by additional politicians like Presidents Ronald […]