How To Stop Drug Abuse Whether you or someone you love is involved with a substance abuse problem, you probably want to know how to stop drug abuse. This is an important question to delve into since so many people are struggling with that exact issue. From heroin addiction to alcohol abuse, the range of…
Epidemic vs. Pandemic As many people are aware, the COVID-19 pandemic is spreading across the world. At the same time, we have a drug epidemic in our country. People may question what is the difference between an epidemic vs. pandemic. Is one worse than the other or do they affect one another? Let’s take a…
Addiction and Your Physical Health: How Do They Relate to COVID-19 According to the experts, the people who are most vulnerable to COVID-19 are those with compromised immune systems. With that knowledge, it is critical to know how addiction and your physical health relates to keeping you safe from the deadly effects of the coronavirus.…
Compromised Immune System and COVID-19 Risks As coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, those with a compromised immune system face higher risks. Groups of people with a compromised immune system include the elderly, the already sick, and substance abusers. Addiction now poses a dual threat to the user: the normal threat of overdose and…
Safety at Rehab During the COVID-19 Pandemic Do you wish to overcome addiction at a rehab facility, but are afraid of the COVID-19 pandemic? Safety at rehab is critical during this period to ensure full recovery and avoid a catastrophic spread of the deadly virus. Statistics reveal that addiction changes the brain chemistry of a…
Substance abuse disorders and addiction can lead to damaging consequences, ranging from a diminished standard of living to serious medical problems. The opioid epidemic of 2019 witnessed showed that opioid abuse continues to impact millions of Americans every year. As opioid use has increased over the past 10 years, so have an opioid addiction and…
With nearly half of all Americans having a close friend or family member with an addiction problem, substance abuse disorders impact a considerable number of people. Codependency is an unfortunate consequence of addiction, as symptoms of codependency are relatively common among those with a loved one who struggles with a substance abuse disorder. Psychoactive substances,…
Addiction does not discriminate, meaning anyone, regardless of age, can develop a substance abuse problem. While teen drug use and abuse have slowly declined over the past decade, 5% of teens have a substance abuse problem and do not receive treatment. Overall, nearly 40% of teens have experimented with marijuana at least once, while another…
Since cocaine is illegal to possess, sell, and manufacture, one of the major risks of abusing cocaine, regardless of whether it’s crack vs cocaine, is potential legal consequences. Abusing cocaine or crack can lead to major changes to your brain chemistry, which can take time to heal from. In 2017, nearly 1 million Americans ages…
More than 30 million Americans have used an illicit substance in the past month, making recreation use and abuse of drugs relatively common in the United States. Illicit drugs include a wide range of substances, such as cocaine, heroin, and designer drugs. Designer drugs are lab-created substances and although some users may think they’re safer,…