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 …
The cruel health effects of meth addiction
Methamphetamines are extremely addicting and the withdrawal symptoms are severe, making it difficult to quit. And as if meth addiction wasn’t bad enough in itself, new research shows that most meth addicts also grapple with many health problems, behavior problems, and sometimes life-threatening hardships. Meth addicts are likely to find themselves in serious and complex …
Drug Addiction, a Growing Crisis in Urban America
Drug addiction is so widespread that it is a serious problem for both rural America and urban centers. Indeed, rural America saw an unprecedented surge in drug overdose deaths in the first 15 years of the 21st century. Some rural areas were so overrun by drug addiction that much of rural America had higher per …
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 …
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 …
Here’s how to tell your friends and family that you are going to rehab
Tell your friends and family that you are going to rehab Deciding to seek help with an addiction is not an easy task. The first steps on the road to recovery can be intimidating and overwhelming. Accepting that you need help is certainly one of the hardest parts of the treatment journey, but it is …
Cannabis and pregnancy do not go together
New information shows a direct link between negative health outcomes in newborns and mothers who used cannabis during pregnancy. But even as this information is making its way into the mainstream, other research suggests that more women use cannabis during pregnancy than in recent years. To ensure health and well-being for babies and their mothers, …