Smoking and drinking is a popular combination. Anyone who has ever been to a bar can vouch for that. Many people find it difficult to have one without the other. Unfortunately, tobacco and alcohol are amongst the deadliest drugs in the United States. The Link between Smoking and Drinking The reason that so many people Read More…
When a child or a loved one has just completed drug treatment and is coming home after rehab, it can be a time of uncertainty, as well as excitement. Parents want to ensure that their child coming home has as smooth a transition as possible. So what are some of the ways parents can help Read More…
Most people know that alcohol abuse and alcoholism can be extremely harmful when left unchecked. The hazards of excessive drinking and alcoholism are well known. An estimated 3 million people die from alcohol each year and alcoholism is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. The body can only process a Read More…
Mental health is not all in the head. Nutrition is an often ignored — yet incredibly effective — way to manage mental illness, including schizophrenia. Consider the documentary ‘Super Size Me’. The protagonist Morgan Spurlock ate nothing but McDonald’s food three times a day for one month, in an effort to discover how his diet Read More…
Percocet, which is a blend of oxycodone and acetaminophen, is used to treat pain. If an individual is taking Percocet daily for longer than a few weeks, they can experience withdrawal. Percocet Withdrawal When withdrawal occurs, it means the central nervous system is attempting to regulate the body without the presence of oxycodone. Usually, Percocet Read More…
An essential part of completing rehab treatment and staying in recovery is aftercare. Support groups like Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous form a big part of aftercare programs, where the individual in recovery is encouraged to attend these groups. Support groups are of immense benefit to an individual who is transitioning from treatment to recovery. Read More…
There are many ways of taking Heroin. It can be injected, snorted, sniffed or smoked. Any way the drug is administered transports it to the brain rapidly. Individuals who are regular users of Heroin are at risk of developing a dependence to it. Heroin Tolerance The brain develops a tolerance to Heroin very quickly. This Read More…
Heroin is a highly addictive opiate drug with a “high” that peaks approximately 2 hours after consumption. In fact, twenty percent of those who use heroin casually end up addicted to it. The drug can have a detrimental impact on the brain, central nervous system and the entire body. While heroin can have short and Read More…
Fear is a real stinker of an emotion. It drives addiction and keeps people from truly being happy in recovery. Overcoming this obstacle is a big challenge for people with addiction. Fear is a natural emotion people experience but sometimes an individual needs protection from this disabling emotion. Learn how to not let it ruin Read More…
Marijuana is the dry shredded mix of the flowers, stems and leaves of the cannabis sativa plant, and is usually smoked. It is the most commonly abused drug in the United States. Smoking Marijuana causes respiratory problems or deficiencies of the immune system. Marijuana Abuse Can Marijuana be abused? Yes it can be. Although many Read More…
