Substance abuse creates a dangerous culture which affects families and members of the sober community. Contrary to popular belief, physical and mental health concerns are not the sole risks that come with drug and alcohol addiction. As substance abusers struggle to take control of their habits and lifestyle, they can commit certain actions and decisions
Substance abuse remains one of the most prevalent health problems in the United States of America. According to the 2018 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), about 19.3 million people aged 18 and above suffer from substance abuse disorder (SUD). To further break this down: 7.4M struggle with illicit drug abuse 14.4M struggle
Alcohol and drug addiction carry with it a negative connotation – One that’s powerful and debilitating enough to not only affect the victim, but also his or her loved ones and the community he or she belongs in. The stigma around addiction can prevent the victim from seeking the help they need. But the good
We need a time of reckoning. Drug addiction in many destructive and menacing forms has a steely grip on our culture and in spite of brief moments of rising up to beat it back, the battle rages. Many people believe we are still losing and it is difficult to argue the fact, especially in light
Anyone struggling with addiction or even those interested in the condition are often curious as to how a person ends up with an addiction in the first place. To clarify, people can become addicted to many things including alcohol, drugs, sex, and food. But how does it happen? Are genetics the cause or a specific
Have you ever wondered why some people become addicted to drugs or alcohol and others never do? Is there some kind of force in the universe sentencing certain individuals to tenure of battle with unhealthy substances? It is hardly that dramatic but there is indeed plenty of evidence out there supporting the presence of genetics
Non-prescribed drug use is never a good idea. Mixing drugs makes a bad idea even worse, and possibly life-threatening. Unfortunately, drugs that seem “innocent” at first glance are widely abused in the US today and the problem grows more concerning every year. Adderall is a widely used prescription stimulant issued to help manage attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
Drug use in its traditional sense takes many forms. Unfortunately, there is a growing and concerning from of drug use that often goes unnoticed. Students at high schools and college campuses across the U.S. today are under overwhelming pressure to not just succeed, but overachieve. Advanced placement courses, early college studies, and academic-based internships are
Last month, Wendy Williams told the world she has been secretly living in a sober house. This revelation comes on the heels of previous comments about her battles with drug addiction. It appears that the 54-year-old is undergoing treatment at a sober residential facility that specializes in alcohol and prescription drug recovery. Available evidence indicates
Opioids are a category of powerful drugs that include forms which are legal, synthetic and illicit. Most people are originally introduced to opioids through a doctor who legally prescribes them for the treatment of pain. When taken, opioid drugs produce a chemical reaction that interacts with the opioid receptors in the brain. This changes how
