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 […]
DEA announces enrollment for 2019 operation prevention video challenge – Asanarecovery
Needless to say, over the past decade, our country has been plagued by a multitude of problems, from the growing trend of LSD microdosing (now popular in professional circles), the steady black market trade of marijuana, and (obviously) the horrible public health crisis called the Opioid Epidemic. With prescription opioids, heroin, and other harmful drugs […]
THE TRAGEDY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION AMONG POLICE OFFICERS
As we look to helping the young generation fight the good fight against binge drinking, we also have to consider a particularly serious problem seated at the heart of our nation’s defense force. Across the United States, addiction and abuse are huge problems among law enforcement officials, and the issue is still getting worse. According […]
THE RISK OF DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM DURING MENOPAUSE
For millions of women around the world, menopause is a necessary but painfully unfortunate time of cleansing. As their bodies reconfigure (so to speak), women will experience a torrent of mental instability and physical problems, which can ultimately result in emotional distress and sadness. Imagine the difficulties of insomnia, fatigue, and sadness as a torrent […]
ALL ABOUT MEDICATION FOR ADDICTION
Here is all that you need to know about medication for addiction. Medication for Addiction Medication for addiction and dual diagnosis treatment helps addicts make a smooth transition into their recovery. In some cases, medications overlap because the symptoms of the addiction and mental health conditions are similar. Medications can be given to individuals with […]
