Consequences of Teenage Drinking Most teens encounter alcohol at some point before adulthood. Many think that drinking is “no big deal” and that parents make too big of an issue about it. Some experiment with drinking and don’t ever face serious challenges. Many, however, find that teenage drinking has many consequences. According to info published … Read More
There are so many differences between men and women that it seems natural to wonder if there are variations when it comes to gender and drug abuse. For instance, do men or women abuse drugs earlier? Longer? Certain types? Is it easier for men or women to break addictive cycles? Are there differing factors that … Read More
How many times, while viewing TV (especially sports related programs) do you see alcohol ads played one after another? Have you ever thought about the impact these ads have upon young kids or teenagers in the room? Studies show that you should be concerned about the effects upon those under age in the room. In … Read More
Many know that Robin Williams struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine during his lifetime. He admitted to being a cocaine addict in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s when his fame grew tremendously. However, he quit cocaine cold turkey when comedian John Belushi overdosed to death in 1982 on a combination of cocaine and … Read More
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (drugabuse.gov), illegal drug use in America is increasing. They report that in 2012, “an estimated 23.9 million Americans aged 12 or older—or 9.2 percent of the population—had used an illicit drug or abused a psychotherapeutic medication (such as a pain reliever, stimulant, or tranquilizer) in the past … Read More
Recovery from addiction takes time and a lot of personal effort. Having support from any source is helpful for individuals in recovery. Support can be found in group therapy settings, a sponsor, an addiction counselor, family or friends. Someone who is supporting another in recovery is simply someone who can help when an individual is … Read More
As human bodies age, they naturally experience a gradual decline in physical health. The normal aches and pains of childhood, youth, and middle age become more painful and debilitating. One’s ability to fight off infection and disease decreases, and the healing process is slower after an illness or injury. Because of this, an increasing number … Read More
2 new street drugs to watch: Krokodil and 2C-P. New drugs are always emerging on the street and two of these are alarming both law enforcements and health care experts: krokodil and 2C-P. Drug users are often inventive and these two substances are proving to be especially dangerous. Originally confined to Russia, krokodil cases have … Read More
When kids are introduced to alcohol before age 18 (early drinking), dangerous consequences can occur. A recent study by the Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network reported in Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research reported the following findings: Researchers have known that age of first drink (AFD) is associated with the later development of alcohol-use disorders (AUDs). … Read More
With the legalization of marijuana in some states, and the government statistic that marijuana is the most abused drug among high school students, some wonder what the difference between marijuana and spice is. Simply put, spice is synthetic marijuana. It is the second most commonly abused drug among high school students. It is composed of … Read More
