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
How many times can an addict fail drug rehab? Many people report going to drug rehab again and again only to relapse upon leaving. When considering drug rehab, individuals want to know if it really does work and how many times people fail. Unfortunately, the answer is not simple. There is no specific number of … Read More
Is Drinking Cough Syrup Really a Big Deal? The answer is yes. In fact, many teens are turning to their parent’s medicine cabinets, for things like cough syrup, as a way to get high, according to drugrehabs.org. A growing number of teen-aged kids are raiding their parent’s medicine cabinet and don’t feel concerned about what they … Read More
Experiencing Success with Resolutions & Goals January is a popular time for resolutions and goals, but sticking to them usually proves more difficult than most people realize. It’s good to be realistic and to have a specific plan for implementing goals and resolutions. Especially when it comes to drug or alcohol abuse recovery. However, every … Read More
Inhalant abuse Every year, many young people die of inhalant abuse. Many of them suffer severe consequences, including permanent brain damage, loss of muscle control, and destruction of the heart, blood, kidney, liver, and bone marrow. According to drugabuse.gov, in 2009, 2.1 million Americans age 12 and older had abused inhalants. Source: National Survey on … Read More
Happy Holidays from Turning Point! A Christmas Gift To your enemy, forgiveness. To an opponent, tolerance. To a friend, your heart. To a customer, service. To all, charity. To every child, a good example. To yourself, respect. -author unknown Take time to share the love in your heart with others and yourself during this holiday … Read More
