The Concerning Connection Betwen Lack of Sleep and Substance Abuse Recent studies have shown that those who are sleep-deprived are more likely to abuse drugs and alcohol than those who get enough sleep. When an individual lacks the appropriate hours of shut-eye,...
The Role That Music Plays in ‘Party Drugs’ There are certain drugs that are considered ‘party drugs’ which are typically reserved and taken by individuals who attend concerts, music festivals, and live performances. These drugs can pose dangers as individuals often take...
Parents Should be More Questioning When it Comes to Certain Prescription Drugs Many parents who have a child who is struggling with ADHD (Attention-deficit Disorder) may get a doctors prescription in order to manage the symptoms of this disorder. The unfortunate thing...
It’s Time to Reconsider Leveraging the Effects of Substances in Social Situations Many individuals who struggle with generalized anxiety or social anxiety may utilize the effects of cigarettes or alcohol in order to better manage their anxiety. Self-medicating with these substances is...
The Unfortunate Growth in Popularity of the Drug Flakka is a synthetic stimulant drug that is derived from the chemical alpha-PVP. The drug can be snorted, injected, or concealed in a vaping device. Unfortunately, the dangerous drug is growing in popularity and...
Not Everyone Has Access to the Help They Need Ideally, every drug or alcohol addict would obtain the necessary help if they could, but accessing help is not always as easy for some as it is for others. Many individuals across the...
Vaping Is Just as Hazardous to Your Health as Drugs and Alcohol The latest trend among college students, known as ‘vaping’, is posing a number of concerns for those who use these vape-devices to get high. Not only do these electronic devices...
Inmates Need Access to Resources Once Released From Prison Many inmates who are locked up behind bars are often there as a result of either being a drug dealer, playing an integral part in the drug dealing operation, or are drug addicts...
Alcohol has More Severe Effects on Older Adults As you age, your body does not metabolize alcohol the same way it did as when you were younger. Those who are older have different health risks as it relates to alcohol consumption compared...
The Impact of Alcohol Marketing What many individuals do not know is that the alcohol advertising industry is not as regulated as one may assume. When it comes to alcohol advertisement, oftentimes, the industry is self-regulated which gives them the freedom to...
