The Correlation Between These Two Vices A huge problem facing many large cities across the U.S. is illicit and prescription drug abuse. Add guns into the mix and it is a true recipe for disaster. When an individual is under the influence...
Addiction and Substance Abuse Vary by Locality Recent studies have discovered a shocking difference in drug and alcohol abuse between those who reside in rural areas when compared to those living in urban areas. Substance abuse can affect anybody, regardless of age,...
Cities With the Highest Substance Abuse Across the Nation Drug abuse across the United States is at epidemic proportions, with a record number of individuals becoming addicted to not only illicit drugs but legal prescription drugs as well. There is a strong...
Knowing When to Walk Away Relationships can sometimes be difficult and hard to manage even without one of the partners abusing substances. When you throw in an alcohol or drug issue, though, the effects on the relationship are exacerbated. Knowing when to...
Recovery Comes With Change When you are a newly recovered addict, whether it is sobriety from drug or alcohol abuse, all aspects of your life will change. It can be hard to navigate life post-treatment at first, as there are so many...
The Center for Disease Control Names Top-Most Life-Threatening Drugs With drugs becoming more potent than ever before, the list of top-most dangerous and deadly drugs are changing. The Center for Disease Control has released the most recent report surrounding the most lethal...
Breaking The Compulsive Habit Close to one in seven Americans smoke marijuana regularly and make it part of their daily evening ritual. While medical marijuana has medicinal benefits for those with unique disabilities and illnesses, when the controlled substance is abused, it...
A Trend That Has Health Consequences Many people assume that smoking hookah is a ‘healthier’ alternative to smoking cigarettes, cigars, or marijuana. The reality is that smoking Hookah poses a risk for health consequences and can be a gateway to the world...
The Top-Most Abused Substances With any sort of substance that is addictive in nature and has addictive qualities, an individual who takes these substances has a chance of becoming addicted to them. While many substances do not carry a high risk for...
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...
