HOW THE UNITED KINGDOM IS APPROACHING MEDICAL MARIJUANA
At one point, the very thought of reforming national drug policies in the United Kingdom was shady. In that light, the legalization of marijuana was just as likely to happen as Doctor Who showing up on the steps of Buckingham Palace. For a long time, the only members of the UK government who voiced support […]
AA AND REHABILITATION CAN IMPROVE RECOVERY
You are at home getting ready to sit down and relax with your favorite T.V. hour. At this time, you normally head to the kitchen and make yourself that go to concoction that takes the edge off the day. Thoughts of whiskey and vodka flood your mind as you realize you miss that favorite drink […]
WEED HAS OFFICIALLY BEEN LEGALIZED IN CANADA
In the long and sometimes exhausting run of the marijuana debate, certain countries have given into the popularity of the drug. Our long-distance neighbor Australia has fully legalized the use of medical marijuana and has regulated international imports of the drug. Meanwhile, Spain allows people to use recreational marijuana in the privacy of their homes […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE OBJECTIVE CANNABIS STUDY BY THE WHITE HOUSE DRUG OFFICE
Marijuana has been front and center in recent reports. From the argument for recreational marijuana to the legalization of the drug in multiple states, people are still mixed over the use of this narcotic drug in our society. Ultimately, the debate has taken a new turn this month. Recently, an official from the White House […]
THE SAD TRUTH ABOUT THE LIVES OF ADDICTS
Although we might try to extend a helping hand and do as much as we can for them, sometimes, addicts do tend to make us angry. While that is certainly understandable (for the most part), you have to remember that these people are suffering from a mental illness and do not have control over what […]
HOW MARIJUANA AFFECTS THE MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
Despite all the medical studies focusing on the health benefits of marijuana, we have to remember that (no matter which way you slice it and package it) the little green plant is a mind-altering drug that can change the chemical composition of your body over time. For example, teens who use marijuana have a higher […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CANNABIS AND INSOMNIA
Marijuana is a mind-altering, potentially dangerous drug, plain and simple. After consuming cannabis, a person will experience lethargy, lack of coordination, and poor judgment Taking too much of the drug can ultimately result in a lethal situation called cannabinoid hyperemesis, an illness characterized by severe nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. Nevertheless, some health experts are […]
ADDICTION TREATMENT OPTIONS
Addiction is a disease. Although drug abuse begins with the decision to use a substance, after some time, the effect that the drug has on the brain makes it so that using the drug is no longer a choice. Someone suffering from addiction feels strong cravings, and taking that drug becomes a compulsive and overwhelming […]
HOW MUCH DOES SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION COST OUR SOCIETY?
Besides the massive scale of the Opioid Crisis (estimated at 2.1 million addicts), the problems with total drug use and addiction in the United States is exceptionally severe. Although marijuana has recently become integrated into legal markets over the past few years, keep in mind that a large portion of illegal drugs are still creeping […]
BEING OPEN ABOUT YOUR RECOVERY
One of the greatest reasons to share your decision to cut back or to stop drinking is to gain the support of those closest to you. A strong support network can go a long way in helping you accomplish your goals, and reduce or eliminate your alcohol consumption, especially at the start of your recovery. […]