LINK BETWEEN ADHD AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Many individuals suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), a psychological condition characterized by a short attention span, incessant hyperactivity, disorganization, and distraction. However, recent studies have shown that children suffering from this disorder can potentially suffer from severe issues including alcoholism and drug abuse further down the road. In fact, approximately 25% of adults […]
THE REALITIES OF USING MARIJUANA WHILE YOU ARE PREGNANT
Expecting a baby is a joyous time for mothers around the world, but the ensuing nine months can be a very tricky time. Particularly during the first trimester, some women will suffer through mild to severe morning sickness, characterized by bouts of nausea, vomiting, and lethargy. Typically, these symptoms are not difficult to manage (with […]
THE TRUTH ABOUT CAFFEINE
Every day, the habit could be the same. After having only a few hours of healthy sleep, a person may instinctively grab a cup of coffee to help them endure the rest of the day. College students may seek energy drinks or pills to survive upcoming exams or presentations. Regardless of the ultimate goal, the […]
MOVIES THAT ADDRESS DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Quite often, people are not willing to admit they could be dependent on or addicted to alcohol or drugs. At some point, a person could take up drinking to cope with a traumatic experience or use an illegal drug to find release from the complexities of life. Seeking refuge in this delirious and dangerous utopia […]
SONGS THAT PAINT A PICTURE OF ADDICTION
Drug addiction is a dangerous and sometimes fatal illness that not many people like to discuss. As hard as people may try to separate themselves from a toxic substance, they find they have to return to the drugs that are slowly killing them. Over the course of days, months, and years, an addict’s brain and […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRUG USE DURING HOMECOMING
What better place to share illegal and harmful drugs than a social gathering? As the school year takes its best turn, students are preparing for the homecoming celebration. This is time to make impressions, to cheer for your school’s football team, and to prepare for the late night dance. However, another trend that could take […]
SOME FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM ALCOHOLISM
People across the country (and our world, for that matter) are suffering from some form of an alcohol use disorder or know someone with this condition. One person may habitually partake in binge drinking. Another may drink five cans of beer at a party or consume heavy amounts of liquor. No matter what type of […]
CELEBRITIES WHO SUCCESSFULLY BEAT ADDICTION
Drug addiction is an illness that strikes mercilessly and painfully and recovering from such an ordeal is not easy, at all. For the person who successfully undergoes detox, withdrawal, and the final stages of rehabilitation and integration, finding liberation from these deadly substances is fulfilling and incredible. Sometimes, however, we need sources of inspiration as […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT DABBING MARIJUANA
If recent reports have shown us anything, it is that people love to experiment with marijuana in very bizarre and sometimes very dangerous ways. The days of smoking a joint or a cigar or eating pot brownies are common thanks to the legalization of the drug in nearly half of the United States. Seeing cannabis […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT HONEY OIL AND BUDDER
In light of its legalization in multiple states, the drug marijuana has certainly made its presence known in our country. Americans may habitually smoke weed or consume pot-infused baked goods like brownies or cookies. However, some people are turning to a more potent alternative to gummy bears or joints. Potentially toxic, marijuana concentrates offer stronger […]