UNDERSTANDING THE DIFFICULTIES OF FACING DENIAL PRIOR TO RECOVERY
When you consider the difficult road leading to rehabilitation and recovery, people don’t always seem to have the easiest time convincing their loved ones to get the help they need, do they? In many cases, the addicts will fight you every step of the way, believing that they do not have a problem to begin […]
SOME TIPS FOR DEALING WITH “SELF-PITY” RELATED TO ADDICTION
Admittedly, we have all suffered from some form of self-pity, a state where we begin to criticize ourselves and endure overwhelming feelings of hopelessness, sadness, and an overwhelming lack of control. While not a healthy activity (not in the least), self-pity is a very real and very detrimental part of human life, but, for the […]
DID YOU KNOW THESE CELEBRITIES ARE ADDICTS?
When you watch films like Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone or Guardians of the Galaxy, you most likely feel a mixture of joy, wonderment, and excitement, particularly if you are a longtime fan of these beloved films (and even the books they are based on). So, try to recall (when you reached your teens) […]
SOME BELOVED ROCK MUSICIANS WHO SUFFERED FROM SEVERE CASES OF DRUG ADDICTION
No matter what era of recent history you grew up in (from the 60s all the way to the 90s or later), the chances are high that you have one or more favorite musicians or bands. After all, with the rise of pop culture and multimedia grandeur, singers and songwriters ascended from meager ranks to […]
OVERCOMING YOUR GUILT AND SHAME DURING REHAB AND RECOVERY
While we often forget the reality of the situation, we have to remember that addicts do legitimately feel bad about their behavior and are fully aware that they are inflicting pain on themselves and their loved ones. Ultimately, the resulting feelings of depression and shame can trigger more addiction episodes, driving the victim further and […]
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 […]
UNDERSTANDING THE “NO-ARREST PILOT” ADOPTED BY ENGLAND
In the wake of drug crisis after drug crisis, we can only ask one question: how do you handle the ever-growing burden of drug abuse and addiction spreading through your country? Considering how many people abuse dangerous substances like crystal meth, heroin, cocaine, nitrous oxide, and alcohol, you have to wonder how it is possible […]
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) […]
