HOW LEGALIZED CANNABIS HAS NEGATIVELY AFFECTED OTHER BUSINESSES
Consider that researchers have projected the international marijuana industry will soon be worth an estimated $31.4 billion by 2021. This statistic alone reveals just how much of an impact this drug has made not on the entire world. As of March 2018, thirty U.S. states have legalized the drug, while Canada is preparing to legalize […]
HOW ALCOHOLISM CAN BE DANGEROUS
Alcohol consumption can be a harmless social activity when done in moderation and at healthy volumes. It can be used for celebratory purposes and poses no threat when enjoyed responsibly. However, many people succumb to the trap of excess; hence the danger begins, also known as, alcohol abuse. Alcohol abuse is defined as a drinking […]
HOW CANNABINOIDS CAN BE DANGEROUS
Spice is one of the many commercial names or brands for synthetic designer drugs that are meant to mimic THC, the primary active ingredient in marijuana. It is generally a mixture of manmade chemicals with mind-altering effects, and herbs (shredded plant material). These chemicals are called cannabinoids because they are similar to chemicals contained in […]
THE “NASTY” IN NICOTINE
Nicotine administration through any route can create psychoactive effects, mood alterations, positive reinforcement, and eventually, addiction. However, inhalation of tobacco smoke is the quickest and most efficient method of nicotine delivery to the brain. Less than ten seconds after inhalation, nearly 25% of the nicotine reaches the brain – a rate almost twice as fast […]
7 Amazing Addiction Recovery Blogs And Bloggers Worth Following
For many people, addiction recovery can be even harder than being in the throes of addiction. Perhaps that’s why 40 to 60 percent of those recovering from addiction relapse. There are a lot of things you can do to make your recovery journey easier. However, one of the most important things to do is to […]
CAN A BETTER DIET AID IN RECOVERY?
Getting to the point of recovery from addiction is a huge victory. But, what do you do once you get there? Maintaining this status is highly important, and there is one major factor that can potentially make or break you: nutrition. Ignoring your nutritional habits can put you at risk of relapsing; simply put, eating […]
8 Awesome Sober Activities for a Fun Time Out While in Recovery
The journey to sobriety is a very difficult one. Within the first year of recovery, around 66% will relapse. But if you can make it to 5 years or more, that number significantly decreases to 15%. Being in recovery can be just as challenging as the road you took to get here, maybe even tougher. […]
Top 10 Best Things To Do Sober In Orange County
It’s widely known that Orange County is the national hub for drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers and sober-folks alike. However, when you’re first getting sober, it can be difficult to disconnect from activities that were highly attached to your past chapters of drugs or alcohol use. Even those who are seniors of the Orange County […]
Top 10 Books to Read in Recovery
The road to sobriety is more than just the process of healing physically from addiction. It means starting over again and rethinking how you live. Starting recovery requires stepping back from your life and learning how to function without dependence. For some, the journey to sobriety can be lonely and intimidating. Some may wonder if […]
The Genius Drug Metaphor of Limitless
Sometimes, drug films are just a-dime-a-dozen Hollywood comedies or dramas. But, then you have a special group of drug movies that are fun, heart-pounding, and highly informative in the most unexpected ways. Instead of focusing on a victim’s journey to overcome addiction, these films focus on the terrifying trips experienced during a high. Or, the […]