The way we view addiction has come a long way in the past few decades. While a culture of stigma and blaming still exists, the issue is now confronted with far more nuance. Part of the reason is that addiction is now as likely to stem from legitimate use of prescription medication. Imagine Nancy Reagan’s “Just Say No” campaign in context of today’s opioid epidemic. What was … [Read more...]
Understanding Substance Use Disorder and Addiction
Although we have a better understanding of addiction than ever before, many people are still not able to understand how someone can become an addict. There are people who still hold on to old-fashioned ideas that someone using drugs lacks morals or can simply quit by stopping. However, the reality is that drug addiction is a complex illness that requires specialized treatment … [Read more...]
Combating Cocaine Addiction in Both Its Forms
Cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug that is generally taken in two forms: a fine powder that is snorted or crystallized or "crack" cocaine that is smoked. Despite the fact that cocaine has a powerful control over a person’s life when they become dependent on its effects, there are very clear paths to recovery available at specialist powder and crack cocaine rehab … [Read more...]
How Depression Can Increase the Risk of Addiction
For most people, low periods are normal. For some, consistently low periods can result in a depressive state. In the United States, approximately 16 million adults have at least one major depressive episode per year. This 6.9 percent of the population, often, struggles in silence. While the dangers of depression are certainly compounded by isolation, depression itself … [Read more...]
Nandrolone Decanoate Interactions and Side Effects: Read Before Use
Many people looking for an off-season steroid to help them bulk up for the summer consider Nandrolone. This steroid is growing more and more popular due to the some astonishing effects claimed by some individuals. While Nandrolone is a naturally occurring steroid that appears in conversion of testosterone, it is not normally found in our bloodstream. So, what exactly is … [Read more...]
How to Stage an Intervention
Interventions are important events for many people on the road to recovery, since this is often the first time that their addiction is brought out into the open. While movies and television shows often portray interventions as high drama events, the truth is that careful planning helps to keep these meetings positive so that you achieve your goal of convincing your loved one to … [Read more...]
How Addiction and Suicide Are Related
When a loved one is addicted, it’s natural to worry about losing them. The biggest worry is typically about addiction, but there’s also a strong link between addiction and suicide. Suicide is the 10th leading cause of death in the United States, and it may be a larger problem for addicts than most people realize. In fact, addicts are six times more likely to take their own … [Read more...]
Cialis – Uses, Side Effects and the Counterfeit Menace
Cialis (Tadalafil) is commonly used for treating impotence and other erectile dysfunction. This is one of the most common problems experienced by men. There are plenty of medications recommended for suffering patients. One of the most popular is Cialis. When using Cialis and combine it with sexual stimulation, this will increase the blood flow to the penis and result in an … [Read more...]
How to Find a Drug Detox Center
Drug and alcohol addiction is usually the effect of chronic substance abuse and it needs a proven-to-work detoxification method to neutralize its effects. It can affect anyone, from teens to adults and even professionals in different fields. Addiction can take a toll on a person’s life, make him or her lose some of their closest friends, family and loved ones. As much as … [Read more...]
The Opioid Epidemic Is Now Killing More Than Cancer: What This Means for the U.S
The year 2016 was the most lethal year for drug overdoses to date, according to data from the National Center for Health Statistics. And we may find this statistic to be surpassed by 2017 overdose statistics when they are tallied. We know that major cities, such as Boston, saw major increases in drug overdose deaths in 2017 over the prior year. We first saw overdose deaths … [Read more...]
