Still a drug of abuse, still readily available, still dangerous
Photo by EvgeniyShkolenko / iStockPhoto.com Parents, lawmakers, and law enforcement agencies go to great or extreme lengths to keep hazardous materials out of the hands of children. Laws are passed, drug dealers are arrested, schools give lectures on drug prevention, parents sit down with their children at home to educate them. But there is one …
Alcoholic beverages sales increase in 2020 due to COVID-19
Alcoholic beverages sales are increasing in the United States in 2020 due to COVID-19 At the beginning of March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 pandemic. The outbreak of the disease spread around the world, uprooting the daily lives of millions. In the US, people have conformed to strict guidelines and canceled …
Is there a link between drinking less and reducing pain?
While the US opiate problem is often making headlines in addiction reporting, the US alcohol problem is also a growing public health crisis. Excessive drinking causes a variety of health problems. It follows that reducing alcohol consumption would lead to positive health outcomes. Is it possible that quitting the alcohol will also result in some …
Marijuana Positive? Many Factors To Consider First
“If I smoke pot Saturday, will it show up on a drug screen Wednesday?” This question is probably at the forefront of many minds when facing the possibility of an upcoming drug test. If you’re not a frequent user, the lasting effect may be out of your system by then. But then again, there’s an …
Women now drink as much as men, why is that?
Newly published research suggests that women, probably for the first time in our history, consume as much alcohol as men. This revelation begs the question, “Why and how did this happen?” But more important than isolating the cause of the increase in alcohol consumption in women is the focus on effective prevention and treatment of …
Alternative pain reliever or dangerous addictive drug?
There is a false narrative about kratom suggesting that it is a legitimate alternative to opioid pain relievers which are addictive. In practice, however, most people who consume kratom use it with other opioid medications. Kratom is addicting, although it’s still perfectly legal at the federal level and in most states. Kratom defines “Kratom” refers …
Tips to Help Stop Intrusive Thoughts
Every day, we are at risk of experiencing intrusive thoughts. With thousands of thoughts per day, sometimes we don’t even realize they are there. The intrusive thoughts are the ones that are disturbing enough, we focus our attention to them. Our everyday life concerns make up 67% of our thoughts. We experience 18% of thoughts …
6 realistic films about addiction
Realistic films about addiction Movies can sometimes reflect aspects of our real life on the big screen. When a film achieves a sense of realism, the audience can feel understood or inspired. Although an estimated 20 million people in the United States are struggling with substance use disorder (SUD), making realistic films about addiction can …
Ten signs a loved one has an addiction
Addiction can be a scary word and a difficult thing to do for a family. Nobody wants to get addicted, but it still happens to so many people. Developing an addiction in a child is one of the worst fears for many parents. Understandably, given the numerous negative side effects that can develop from this …
Millennials are at higher risk of addiction
develop a problem with substance abuse. Over the past 10 years, drug abuse rates for the generation have skyrocketed. According to the Trust for America’s Health and Well Being, drug-related deaths rose 108% from 2006 to 2015, while fatal alcohol poisoning rose to 69%. Why are millennials at high risk of addiction? Why are millennials …