Posts Tagged ‘addiction’
Mixing These Medications With Alcohol Can Accelerate Liver Damage
Medication warnings don’t tell you this When my father died of alcoholic liver disease in 2016, I wanted to understand how this condition happened. As a former nurse, I should have known that he was sick, but the truth is we didn’t. Liver disease can be sneaky, and liver failure, especially from alcoholism, can happen…
Read MoreMoving on After Rehab: Guide to a Fresh Start
Having the initiative to attend rehab takes a lot of strength and self-awareness, but it’s staying sober on your own that will truly improve your quality of life. Luckily, there are resources that can help. Checking in frequently with sober coaches, learning the benefits of moving away, self-care, and celebrating every step of the way,…
Read MoreFirst, do no harm: An argument for a radical new paradigm for treating addiction
There’s rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes our way. So this year, we’re once again running a special Twelve Days of Christmas series of posts, highlighting one science story that fell through the cracks in 2020, each day from December 25 through January 5. Today: why we should replace the…
Read MoreChoosing a Drug Rehab
When choosing a drug and alcohol treatment center it is important to find the best care that will fit your needs. Some of the following factors will help guide you in choosing the right facility and type of care for you or your loved one! After considering several components that can factor into different addiction…
Read MoreFirst Steps to Becoming and Staying Sober
Chemical substances can change how your mind and bodywork. Using these substances artificially alters the brain’s chemistry, which could lead to dependence and addiction. Today, Our World in Data shows that over 2% of the world’s population has an alcohol or drug addiction. These two are also the leading cause of death from substance abuse.…
Read MoreSimple Ways to Help Others (and the Importance of It)
A friend recently told me how he came across a woman who was down on her luck in his travels. She told him about her situation. Sadly enough, it is a common story of a person suffering from addiction issues, lack of a support system, health issues and other struggles. Being in recovery himself,…
Read MoreThe Safe Way to Stop Using Drugs
Making the decision to end drug use is a wonderful, positive step in the right direction. However, recovery is more than just one decision. Ending drug use can come with some risks, but these risks are mitigated with a few smart choices. Explore how individuals who struggle with addiction can end drug use completely as…
Read MoreMillennials & Prescription Drugs
Are Prescription Drugs the Greatest Threat to Millennials? Across the United States, the prescription drug epidemic is growing. Millennials may be one of the groups most at risk for prescription drug addictions. Explore why millennials have so much access to these drugs, why use is growing and what can be done to stop or recover…
Read MoreHow Do I Know if I’m An Addict?
Self-Assessment – Am I an Addict? Individuals who struggle with substance abuse may want to determine whether or not they are addicted to substances like drugs or alcohol. Wanting to make this determination is a step in the right direction. Often, questioning the potential of addiction is the catalyst that leads to recovery. Answer a…
Read MoreDrug Use and Teens
Drug Use & Teens Drugs are used by all age groups, and drug addiction can happen whether users are 18 or 80. However, more teenagers use drugs than almost any other demographic. It is important to address drug use among teens in order to prevent addiction from developing and to treat those teens already struggling…
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