This is Your Brain on Meth
Meth is certainly notorious for how it wrecks your face, after all, there’s even been a coined term in pop culture to describe it: “meth mouth.” But do you know what exactly crystal meth does to your brain? Methamphetamine can cause significant changes to the brain. Some are immediate and some happen over time. This . . . . Continue Reading
Should Schools Get Rid of Zero-Tolerance Drug Policy?
When we are younger, we tend to make a lot of mistakes and learn painful lessons from our experiences. We are faced with all kinds of decisions that can lead to promising futures, or expose us to a harder side of life, and drug use and alcohol abuse is a common issue among young people. . . . . Continue Reading
Smoking Marijuana Reshapes Your Brain
Given the status of the refer revolution that seems to be taking place in many places across the country as a result of the pot policy reforms that have been shaping up since the November midterm elections, it should seem relevant that people be more aware of the impact that this particular drug can have . . . . Continue Reading
The ‘True Blood’ Actors True Stories of Addiction
The popular fiction phenomenon True Blood is an American television drama series based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries series of novels by Charlaine Harris, that made a huge impact on the HBO network’s line-up back when it premiered September 7, 2008. The series was nominated for, and won, several awards including Emmys and Golden Globes before it concluded on August 24, 2014. . . . . Continue Reading
1 in 8 Addicted to Smartphones
At this point you may have been thoroughly convinced that smartphone addiction exists in some way or another. So many people seem to be absolutely consumed by the tiny screens in their pockets, and the plethora of social media and online gaming options that spring to life from that little device every moment of the . . . . Continue Reading
Study: More Pregnant Teens Drink and Use Drugs
There was a time in recent history when everyone smoked and no one really knew about the consequences. This goes for doctors smoking in hospitals, people smoking on airplanes, and even pregnant women smoked and even drank alcohol – completely unaware of the impact these drugs could have on their unborn children. Nowadays, though, . . . . Continue Reading
Treatment for Addiction and Anxiety
For people who struggle with substance abuse or addiction and who experience anxiety, life can become miserable. There is a very strong relationship among these disorders and, in order to discuss this, let’s first take a look at what anxiety is. People often use the terms “anxiety” or “anxious” but they may not truly understand . . . . Continue Reading
6 Normie Beliefs that Add to Addiction Stigma
One of the greatest obstacles that holds an addict or alcoholic back in recovery, especially in early recovery, is stigma. The stigma against people with drug addiction is so exaggerated, that those who suffer from addiction are even more likely to face judgment than those with mental illness because according to a new study they’re seen . . . . Continue Reading
Should I Go Back to Rehab after a Relapse?
Despite what you may think because of what you hear, relapse is not a requirement for recovery. But relapse does happen, and it becomes part of some peoples stories. A lot of people with amazing sobriety have experienced a relapse, it is nothing to be ashamed of. Those who survive a relapse are luckier than . . . . Continue Reading
Diet Pill Addiction Help
Diet pills have been under the radar for a time, but more recently the true dangers of diet pill addiction have come to light, and diet pill addiction help is now more important than ever. These types of pharmacological medications are marketed to control or reduce weight and while numerous diet pills have been produced and . . . . Continue Reading