Dying In Vein Documentary: Chris Mackintosh
“There are 23 million people in America who are addicted, and yet it’s a problem that we don’t talk about” – David Sheff, Author and Journalist
Category: Addiction
How the Brain Changes During Addiction Recovery
How the Brain Changes During Addiction Recovery Research has shown that drugs can alter the brain. These changes often mean that individuals become more addicted to drugs or other harmful substances. This dependency upon drugs inside the brain comes from the plasticity that the brain is capable of. Plasticity is the ability of the brain … Read More
Is Smoking Nicotine a Gateway for Cocaine Use?
Is Smoking Nicotine a Gateway for Cocaine Use? Many individuals smoke nicotine, it’s legal after all. But does smoking nicotine become a gateway for cocaine addiction? New research indicates that this may be the case: nicotine and cocaine alter the brain’s dopamine levels in very similar ways. Reports indicate that the ongoing presence of nicotine … Read More
Abstinence from Meth can Produce Recovery
Good News: Abstinence from Meth can Produce Recovery in Brain Functions Recently, a study was conducted that indicates that it takes at least one year for brain functions to improve in meth users, but it is possible. These findings bring hope to recovering meth abusers and their families and help them understand that it can … Read More
Surge in Older Adult Drug Abuse
Surge in Older Adult Drug Abuse Much attention has recently been focused on the rise of prescription drug abuse by those in their later years. Interestingly, the baby boomer generation is playing a big role in this surge as it adds to the trend the use of marijuana. A recent government study indicated that more … Read More
Avoiding the Holiday blues
Avoiding the Holiday blues The holidays are a time full of “laughter and cheer” right? Well, even though that may be the case for many of santa’s little helpers, there are also people who find themselves feeling depressed, sad, lonely, or just plain “blue”. The holiday season is also a busier and more stressful time. … Read More
Pornography addictions: Women are just as likely
Pornography addictions: Women are just as likely Pornography can be very addicting as has been shown by much research. In fact, pornography is known to produce more Internet traffic than anything else online and has been newly termed as the new cocaine. Researchers have actually seen changes in the brains of self-described porn addicts that … Read More
Recovery during Thanksgiving
Recovery during Thanksgiving Thanksgiving can be a difficult time for those in addiction recovery. Family and friends-who insist that everyone has a drink- are in abundance. Most of them simply don’t understand addiction. They think that because they can stop after one drink, everyone must be able to stop after one drink. Even when friends … Read More
Substance Abuse and the Elderly
Substance Abuse and the Elderly When the issue of substance abuse is discussed, society often thinks of it being a problem among teens, or perhaps young or reckless adults. However, this notion is completely incorrect. The nytimes.com recently reported that, “Baby boomers, who came of age in the ’60s and ’70s when experimenting with drugs … Read More
Teen drug trend: Etizolam
Teen drug trend: Etizolam Recently, some states are reporting cases of drug abuse of a dangerous new sedative by teens: etizolam. Legal in most states, the drug is rising in popularity among teens. It’s not detected in drug tests but can be dangerous and deadly. Etizolam is a lot like Valium or Xanax. It is … Read More