Parents and Teens Need to Know The Truth About Drugs, Even The Ones They Thought Were Safe
When it comes to teens, the sheer power of curiosity and a sense of rebellion or even adventure to some is enough to push them into the world of drugs and alcohol. To many teens drugs and alcohol come with little to no immediate consequences, which of course isn’t true but is difficult to explain […]
Massachusetts Medical Students Are Being Trained to Deal With Addicts and Addiction
There are things we take for granted in life, and one of those most important things is that we rely on information that our doctors provide us. They have devoted an enormous amount of time to their studies and many sacrificed the young adult portions of their lives to learn a profession and the disciplines […]
The Importance of Drug Prevention and How to Approach the Subject Effectively
It’s no secret that a large portion of addiction cases are preventable. With an ever increasing number of young people ending up in hospital for drug related illnesses and overdoses, more and more people are looking to prevent the growing number of young addiction cases. There are a lot of factors when it comes to […]
The Experimental and Infancy Period of Drug Use is When Loved Ones Need to Act
Here’s something that many of us forget about drug use and how it begins: No one sets out to become a drug addict, and because when it finally comes time to seek treatment, we often forget how this all started and can’t believe the situation we’re in now. Often drug use starts in the teens […]
Nurses Specializing in Mental Health and Addiction Are Being Stationed in The Schools to Help At Risk Teens
Finding the required support systems and networks to keep teens off drugs can be a very difficult endeavor indeed, and when you live in a place that is referred to as “Oxy Town” this vital resource could not be in more demand. The real name of the Canadian town that is somewhat of the focus […]
To Treat an Addict the Addict Must First Be Ready, Willing and Motivated to Make The Change
With the re-opening of a drug court in Ontario, addicts are now being treated more humanely in the sense that they are receiving appropriate punishments for their non-violent, desperation related crimes that stem from their need to ensure their next “fix” is attainable. These people aren’t killing anyone, and while it is against the law […]
Alcohol and Drug Use is Down Among Teens, But E-Cigarettes Are on The Rise
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) reports that the use of cigarettes, alcohol and painkillers by teens and young adults have all seen a steady decline in 2014. Even better is that the so called gateway drug, marijuana, has leveled off for the first time in the past few years. These statistics are most […]
Let’s Talk About Addiction and What Comes Next To Help Addicts
The heroin problem in North America is, to say the least, terrifying. It’s easy to get, cheap and delivers a strong punch that so many will seek for the rest of their lives. It kills many of it’s users and destroys the lives of pretty much anyone who touches it. It’s so deadly and addictive […]
A Few Tips For Wellness During The Recovery Process
The issue of wellness in recovery is becoming more and more prevalent especially when mixed with terms like spirituality. Wellness can be both physical and mental as many people suffering from addiction experience problems with both their physical body and their psychological well-being. It’s proven time and time again that addiction and mental health issues […]