How does addiction affect the brain? Whether we’ve seen the effects of drugs firsthand or simply want to understand how it all works, The question has certainly hit our minds more than once. Addiction is a subject that’s still being heavily studied, but over the years a lot of ground has been covered and we’ve been...
According to the Centers for Disease Control, over 130 people die from an opioid overdose every day. As challenging as drug rehabilitation seems, it’s a far better option than death. With the right care, you can get the most out of the experience and achieve your full potential. Here are 10 ways to mentally prepare yourself before going...
When you’re first getting sober it may seem like you have a lot of free time on your hands. Since boredom is a trigger for recovering addicts, it’s important that you find new hobbies that are fun and distracting to fill all those empty hours. Luckily, we’ve got some great suggestions for hobbies that recovering addicts can pick up...
The answer to this question is not as straightforward as you may think. The short answer is that alcohol is a controlled substance, but it is not classified as a schedule 1 drug. This means that it has some potential for abuse, but it is not considered to be as dangerous as other controlled substances....
Drug use among the workforce in the United States has increased quite a bit over the last few years. The results of one study showed that, of 10 million workforce urine tests, 4.2 percent of them tested positive for at least one illicit drug. Plenty of workers in the U.S. are abusing drugs, and many of them...
America’s battle with drug addiction and dependency wages on. It’s been a major problem in this country for countless numbers of years. We’ve seen husbands, wives, children, grandparents, neighbors, and distant friends and relatives taken down dark paths with drugs and alcohol and there’s no way to stop it. As we become more aware of...
According to this study, our personal network’s attitude towards substance use and recovery can actually impact our future substance abuse. Having a network of supportive friends and family can make all the difference. With this guide, you can determine if your friend is suffering from drug addiction and take the necessary steps to help them. Become...
“Lucy in the sky with diamonds.” This Beatles lyric carelessly and dangerously glamorizes the use of LSD, a known hallucinogen. Unfortunately, many people don’t understand the risks and harmful effects of hallucinogenic drugs like LSD, PCP, and mushrooms. But what are hallucinogenic drugs exactly? Hallucinogens are drugs that disrupt your brain’s neurotransmitters. This causes powerful...
After 5 years of abstinence from drugs or alcohol, people with addictive disorders rarely relapse. Yet that can seem like a long time when you’re struggling with cravings and withdrawals. With the modern understanding that addiction is a disorder and not a failing of a person’s will, experts have discovered coping skills for addiction that can help...
One out of every three people will be involved in a drunk driving accident at some point in their lifetimes. And if you aren’t careful, you might be the person who causes it. That’s why going to rehab after a DUI offense is so important. But depending on your circumstances, you might end up in jail...
