Drug relapse Drug relapse, or any kind of relapse, is a process that usually starts when an individual slips back into old behavior patterns. Some people think that relapse begins when an individual uses their first drug after quitting. However, relapse occurs much sooner than this. There are many factors that can lead to a … Read More
Without drug cravings, drug addictions would be lessened significantly. The craving obviously perpetuates the addiction and the abuse that occurs with drug use. Drug cravings can be physical or psychological. Physical drug cravings happen when a drug dependent person builds up their tolerance to a drug or drugs over time. Drug cravings, like other physical … Read More
Why is it bad to take sleeping pills? Many people experience insomnia and decide to take a sleeping pill or two to allow their mind and body some relaxation and rest. However, some advise against the excessive use of sleeping pills. Webmd.com indicates that long-term use of sleeping pills can be addictive. They state, “For … Read More
Some interesting statistics about cocaine use: Cocaineabuse.us offer some interesting recent information about cocaine statistics and users. They indicate that many people believe that cocaine is not a major threat like it used to be when cocaine use peaked in the 80’s. However, they cite that a study performed by the Substance Abuse and Health … Read More
Treatment for bipolar disorder There is no cure for bipolar disorder. However, treatments are available and have proven to be very successful in most cases. Good treatment helps people gain control of their mood swings and other related symptoms of bipolar. Because bipolar disorder is recurrent and lifelong, people with bipolar disorder need life long … Read More
What is Ecstasy? Drug-effects.us defines Ecstasy (MDMA (Ecstacy)) as a, “synthetic drug with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties. It is classified as a stimulant.” Ecstasy is sometimes called “the love pill” because it tends to heighten one’s perceptions of color and sound. It’s also been shown that ecstasy amplifies sensations of touch. According to drugfreeworld.org, “Ecstasy … Read More
Depression Facts Of the estimated 17.5 million Americans who are affected by some form of depression, 9.2 million have major or clinical depression The economic cost of depression is estimated at $30.4 billion a year but the cost in human suffering cannot be estimated Women experience depression about twice as often as men By the … Read More
Parental drinking and kids Many wonder if parental drinking impacts adolescent drinking, although most assume it does. It is not a question of “if” but a question of “how” and “how much?” It has been proven that parental drinking does in fact influence adolescent drinking. Most individuals begin drinking alcohol in adolescence: this is a … Read More
Defining sobriety Although sobriety is often thought of being associated mainly with alcohol, it is a word used more commonly when discussing recovery from addiction. Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is … Read More
What are 12 step groups/programs? Many drug rehab programs utilize 12 step programs in treating recovering alcoholics, drug users, and individuals with addictions to many other things. In fact, it is estimated that there are close to 200 different types of 12 step programs currently operating in the U.S. (including such groups as over-eaters anonymous, … Read More
