Doctor Shopping May Be Fueling the Prescription Drug Problem
Addiction can effect just about anyone, regardless of where they were born, how rich (or poor) their families were growing up, and whether they are now currently successful in life with a good job or the opposite, someone living in poverty. It doesn’t matter if you are a hardened criminal just released from jail, or […]
Prescription Drug Abuse May Be Down, But Heroin Overdoses Are on The Rise. What Is to be Done?
For the last 20 or so years, drug overdose deaths have been on the rise. Even more concerning and worrying is the statistic being made public by the CDC. The statistic being that for the third year in a row, heroin deaths have spiked. From 2012 where a reported 5,927 people died from a heroin […]
Free Hotlines May Serve Their Purpose in the Recovery Process as a Gateway to Sobriety
One of the most difficult situations an addict will face in their addicted life is that of acknowledging they have a problem and seeking the help they need. This isn’t an easy process and many people who are not addicted or have never been addicted to alcohol or drugs simply may not understand this challenge, […]
A Role Model Is The Best Anti-Drug
With more and more research being done to identify what leads many teens into drinking and substance abuse, more focus is being put on finding out just how much influence parents or guardians have over their young charges. Things like a chaotic home, family friends who use drugs openly during family dinners, get-togethers and reunions […]
Honest Talk About A Personal Relationship With Drugs
There is a delicate relationship between drug users, their drug of choice and reality. This comes from somewhat of a personal experience with drugs, and the reason I and so many others got caught up in what at first seemed a glamorous and exciting world. Everyone has their reasons for trying a drug (or alcohol) […]
New Alcohol Research May Help Alcoholics Curb Their Appetite For the Sauce
With 17 million Americans suffering from alcohol related problems, whether it be a health concern, an addiction or some negative situation that has been caused by alcohol or alcoholism, it’s about time that a brave new study be conducted in order to help those millions of people who can’t live without the booze. Researchers at […]
At Last! Some Positive Information About Teens and Young Adults and Their Substance Use
When it comes to substance abuse, we certainly hear a fair amount of negativity in the news. More kids are smoking pot, more people are abusing prescription drugs, and many more have gone for a cheaper and more easily available option: Heroin. We very rarely hear any good news about drug related trends, especially when […]
The Ultimate New Years Resolution: Sobriety.
It’s the new year. Many addicts promise to themselves and their friends, co-workers and families that this year will be the year they give up their substance of choice and reach for sobriety. It’s an admirable notion, and no doubt there are people out there with the ability to tackle this obstacle cold turkey, but […]
Addictions to Cocaine and Amphetamines Linked to Suicidal Thoughts and Actions
Mental health issues don’t mix well with addiction and substance abuse. There has been a well established link between drug and alcohol abuse in conjunction with mental disorders like bi-polar disorder and even schizophrenia and of course, depression. To some, drugs like alcohol serve as a self medication program that helps them escape their real […]