Have you ever wondered why people prefer an alcohol and drug detox center over other centers for complete recovery from addiction? A large number of people who are suffering directly from addiction or those who are suffering due to addiction in a family member are all looking for a reliable way to come out of addiction. Out of all the ways in which one can come out of … [Read more...]
Ten Telltale Signs of Drug Overdose and What You Can Do
Drug misuse affects a person’s physical, mental, psychological, and social wellbeing. It can also ruin relationships, careers, economic stability, and opportunities. What is worse is that addiction can lead to drug overdose and even death. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), over 67,000 Americans died from a drug overdose, including prescription … [Read more...]
Why Drug Rehabilitation Fails? And What Can be Done to Prevent it?
As per a study by Times Magazine, almost 114 die every day because of drug addiction. The problem of drug addiction is increasing in our society, and we have almost no solution towards this menace of drug addiction other than searching for a rehabilitation center. Most often, even the rehabilitation centers are not able to give a positive result. Thus, in this article, we will … [Read more...]
5 Tips For Surviving The Prescription Drug Epidemic
Like many consumers, you probably never imagined yourself needing to check into a drug detox center. Many decades ago, drug addiction was something that primarily affected only a very limited number of demographics. Experimental teens and people with untreated mental health disorders often had the highest likelihood of having issues with substance abuse spiral out of … [Read more...]
Painful Ways That Drugs and Alcohol are Ruining Your Life
Ever since we as humans discovered things that made us feel good, addiction has been an issue. Our brains are hardwired to seek experiences and sensations that are pleasurable, and while this drive helped us to succeed as a species, it can also be our downfall. Modern day society means 24/7 access to all of the things we crave. Fast food joints are on every corner and open all … [Read more...]
Four Areas Of Your Life That Drugs Can Impact
Photo: unsplash Many of us know the highly damaging effects that drugs can have on our bodies, but often the damage extends further and seeps into every part of a person’s life. Jobs, relationships, academic performance and family life are just a few of the things that can be affected, and increased usage can lead to the problem worsening further still. This is … [Read more...]
What to Expect When Someone You Love Goes to Rehab
It is a hard truth that many people don’t want to face: recovery from addiction is a long series of “hard parts” that all get strung together and it is unlikely that things will go back to exactly how they were before. This doesn’t mean that you can’t still have a calm and happy life with this person. It just means that the “normal” you experience now will be a new kind of … [Read more...]
How Drugs Affect Every Part of Your Life
Most people are aware of the damaging effects that an addiction to drugs can have on a person. But what a lot of people don’t realize, is just how much such a problem can completely destroy someone, affecting every aspect of their life in many different ways. This includes your physical well being, but also your mental and emotional health, professional or academic life, and … [Read more...]
Midwest Struggles, Beyond the Economy and Into Health
There’s no question about it. When times are hard in this country the Midwest feels it. When the economy struggles, the hard working people in Midwest cities struggle along with it. Detroit has remained one of the most dangerous cities in the United States for the past ten years. Largely because of all the people who have been laid off over that time. Jobs have become … [Read more...]
Key Signs that your Child May Be Addicted to Drugs
Addiction is one of the hardest things that a person can face, but it is also more common than you might think. Addiction can show its face in many different ways, and when it does, it will affect every aspect of a person’s life, as well as those around them. One of the hardest addictions is that of substance abuse. If a person is taking drugs, it can be hard for them to accept … [Read more...]