HOW THE EFFECTS OF ADDICTION SHAPES THE LIVES OF YOUTH
Drug addiction gets passed through families like a genetic disease. A child who uses drugs isn’t always following in the footsteps of their parents, and there are many drug users who were raised by loving, drug free parents. However, a parent who smokes heavily is more likely to raise a child who also smokes, and […]
THE LINK BETWEEN ALCOHOL ABUSE AND DEPRESSION IN WOMEN
Statistics from the The Journal of Psychiatry & Neuroscience reports that there is a 1.7-fold greater occurrence of depression among women than men, and more than twice as prevalent among young women under the age of 25. Some of the reasons for these findings include: Hormonal differences – Women may experience more intense mood swings […]
HOW BADLY CAN ALCOHOL ABUSE AFFECT A SPOUSE?
The effects of alcoholism on a marriage can be disastrous. Spouses who deal with the impact of alcohol abuse in the home can think of a long list of issues that harm the marriage. These include financial hardship, frustration, shame, anxiety, neglecting their children, and the fear of physical harm. In fact, one of the […]
BATTLING AN ADDICTION TO MORPHINE
Morphine is a widely prescribed drug that is used to stop the feeling of pain in the body by directly affecting the nervous system. It is often given to patients to help dull the feeling of pain but does have the potential to be overused, abused, and it can become an addictive substance that is […]
AMPHETAMINE ADDICTION
As with many prescription drugs that are misused, Adderall finds itself in this category. Adderall is a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine that belongs to the class of stimulant drugs. The drug is often prescribed for treating individuals with ADHD as in these patients it is effective in improving listening skills, increasing attention span, focus, […]
OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER AND DRUG USE
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, OCD is a mental health disorder that affects approximately 1.2% of the adult population. It is characterized by repetitive cycles of alternating obsessive thoughts and the resulting compulsive behaviors. Obsessions may revolve around a particular fear, disgust, perfectionism, or something the individual feels they cannot control. The […]
ADDICTION TO FENTANYL
Fentanyl is a potent prescription opioid derived from morphine, and typically marketed under the brand name Duragesic. The drug is very powerful, at least fifty times more so than morphine. Fentanyl is normally used for cancer patients who receive palliative care in managing extreme pain. Fentanyl Abuse Methods Smoking – The gel inside the patch […]
COPING WITH ALCOHOLISM
When regular alcohol use becomes a problem or a health risk, it is considered an alcohol use disorder (AUD). The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, about 16 million Americans struggle with an AUD. Depending on the number of diagnostic symptoms that are experienced within the span of one year, the AUD classified as […]
DEPRESSION AND ALCOHOL ABUSE
Studies published in Psychology Today estimate that almost 50% of people in treatment for alcoholism experience co-occurring depression. Alongside this, the article reports that for those who are being treated for depression, nearly 40% will also struggle with an alcohol use disorder at some point within their lifetime. Difficulties arise when trying to assess the […]
REASONS WHY RECOVERY IS IMPORTANT
Oftentimes, when people It provides positive reinforcement The phrase “Practice, practice, practice?” is familiar to almost everyone! Whether you’re trying to learn a new sport, how to play an instrument, or battling addiction after leaving rehab, practice always makes perfect. The more you reinforce the skills you learned to stay clean and sober, the easier […]
