Surveys show that young adults between the ages of 18 to 25 are more likely to abuse drugs, more than any other age group. It is a fact that different demographics require different approaches to addiction treatment. Young adults have their own sets of habits and psychology, therefore putting them in the same treatment program Read More…
It is a fallacy that older people who are retired cannot abuse substances. As individuals grow older, they have to be more diligent about taking care of their physical and mental health, as they tend to become ill more frequently. They might have trouble with physical tasks that are more demanding and become fatigued easier, Read More…
Despite attempts by correctional officials, the supply of drugs in prisons keeps growing to meet the demand. It is no secret that America’s prisons are teeming with illegal drugs, fueling addiction and abuse. The situation has gotten so out of control that the acting head of the New York state prison system asked prisoners to Read More…
One of the most difficult things about recovery is finding the opportunity to sit quietly and calmly, feeling at ease within the body and mind. Meditation is helpful in overcoming addiction but yoga has additional benefits. Learn three sequences that can be helpful for addiction recovery. Standing Bow Pose This pose works well for concentration Read More…
The elderly population is growing rapidly across the United States. Many senior citizens grew up in the culture of free love and drug experimentation of the era that brought in a more acceptable view of recreational drug and alcohol use. Alcohol may be most commonly abused in the older generations and is expected to jump Read More…
What happens when an individual’s family members or loved ones find evidence of their drug use? What can family members or loved ones do when they find this evidence? Making a Plan When one finds evidence of drug or alcohol abuse, the thing to do is make a long term plan. Such a plan must Read More…
The first question is can one help an Adderall addict to quit? Technically, no. There is no use trying to force or coerce an individual with an addiction to quit the drug or go into treatment. Being addicted to any drug changes brain function, and that can make it difficult for an individual addicted to Read More…
Often individuals who are struggling with an addiction are also struggling with mental health issues. The two are usually found together. This condition is known as Co-Occurring Disorder. It has been suggested that those individuals with an addiction are twice as likely to suffer from at least one mental health issue Addiction and Mental Health Read More…
Addiction is cunning, baffling and powerful’. This phrase is often used in 12 step meetings. It means that those individuals who are struggling with an addiction are so influenced by drugs or alcohol that they don’t use logic anymore in their way of living. Their unspoken mantra is ‘by any means necessary’. Such individuals will Read More…
Adderall is definitely addictive. But what makes it addictive? The euphoric effect, or an extreme sense of well being that it creates is what makes it so. So what is Adderall and how does it work? What is Adderall? Adderall is a prescription medication which is a stimulant. It is used to treat ADHD and Read More…
