If you are going away to college, it is often the first time you will be living away from home. You will need to steer clear of college drugs. Because you want to fit in, you might attempt to prove yourself when other peers are experimenting with drugs. Often college campuses offer a higher frequency …
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Faith-Based Addiction Treatment Many people struggle with fighting addiction, but it can be easier to fight your addiction through faith-based addiction treatment. If you are religious, there are unique aspects of recovery that you do not realize. Abusing drugs and alcohol can affect your faith and religion. Because 76.5% of Americans identified as religious in …
Xanax Abuse is a Growing Problem Xanax abuse is something to be concerned about, even though Xanax is a prescription medication. The truth is that Xanax is one of the most commonly-prescribed drugs in its class, according to the authors of a study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine. While Xanax does belong to a …
Admitting You Need Help for Drugs Can Be Challenging If you have been struggling with drug abuse, admitting you need help can be difficult, especially when approaching people you love, including your family. The shame and stigma surrounding drug abuse and addiction can make you fearful of reaching out or admitting to your family that …
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Not All Alcoholics Are the Same When we think of the term “alcoholics,” we think of individuals addicted to drinking alcohol. For this reason, it is easy to lump everyone who is affected by alcohol addiction into a single group. However, this kind of catch-all approach does not reflect the reality of alcohol addiction. Current …
How Bad Is Methamphetamine? Methamphetamine is a stimulant drug with a widespread reputation for causing serious harm. But does the drug deserve this reputation? Is it as bad as people say? The simple answer to this question is yes. Methamphetamine (also known as meth, crystal, glass, ice, and speed) can damage your health in many …
What is the Connection Between Alcohol and Liver Health? Alcohol is America’s most popular addictive substance. But, alcohol and liver issues are quite common among heavy drinkers. However, if you drink too much, you not only run the risk of developing an addiction, you also expose your liver to potentially catastrophic damage. This is true …
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Opioid Abuse in Construction Workers Because it is such a physically demanding profession, opioid abuse rates tend to be higher among construction workers. The profession often has high rates of occupational injuries and back and musculoskeletal pain. Research in this area has revealed increased mortality rates from opioid overdoses in this professional category and five …
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Drug Rehab In recent years, we have seen many high-earning professionals enroll in a drug rehab program. Drug abuse affects individuals across different ages, genders, locations, and socioeconomic statuses. Individuals on the high-earning and low-earning sides have unique risk factors. High-earning professionals often appear to have large social circles, but many feel that these circles …
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Why Might Alcohol Rehab be Necessary for You? Alcohol rehab is a common and effective addiction treatment method. It is necessary because alcohol is one of the most commonly abused substances. Celebrations, holidays, social gatherings, and stressful situations can lead many individuals to want to enjoy a few drinks. This normalization makes alcoholism difficult to …
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