Alcohol can ruin your physical and mental health when it gets out of control. While you may think you are feeling good temporarily, you could also be feeling sluggish, pass out easily, and deal with a number of health issues. By knowing the benefits of abstaining from drinking, you will have more of an urge […]
Category Archives: Addiction
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Alcohol is one of the most consumable drugs in the world, as you can legally buy alcoholic beverages in stores, as well as restaurants and bars. According to the American Liver Foundation, up to 35% of people develop alcoholic hepatitis, where the liver is inflamed as a result of drinking alcohol. To prevent irreversible damage […]
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For thousands of years, mushrooms have been used by people for their psychedelic effects. Recently, scientists have discovered what happens to your brain when you are on mushrooms. By understanding how psychedelic mushrooms work in the brain, you can see how these drugs affect your way of thinking when you are high, and why it […]
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Prescription opioids tend to contain opioids that can be misused illegally or can develop into an addiction. Mixing painkillers with alcohol has indeed been proven to be fatal. To avoid any fatal overdoses, it is important to never mix alcohol with any painkillers you have to take. How Vicodin Works Hydrocodone, found in Vicodin, is […]
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A 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health showed that men are more likely than women to use drugs, which includes both illegal narcotics and misuse of prescription medications. For men, this usage is more likely to end up in trips to the E.R. and overdose. Men also typically report higher numbers of use […]
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Many people name Halloween as a favorite holiday, regardless of age. There is something exhilarating about finding the perfect costume, planning a lively party, or going out bar hopping to celebrate. For someone who struggles with alcohol abuse, however, Halloween can end up being a nightmare. Risking Legal Consequences Increases on Holidays Alcohol Monitoring Systems, […]
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There’s nothing more refreshing than a good night’s sleep, but many of us have trouble getting the rest we need. According to Science Daily, one in four Americans suffer from insomnia. The University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation has found that one in three adults take medication to help them get to […]
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A parent is supposed to be the person in your life who sets an example of how to live and guides you. What about when you have a parent who suffers from addiction or alcoholism? Dealing with this can cause a lot of difficult emotions in a child, including anger, resentment, confusion, and fear for […]
Addiction, Alcoholism, COVID_-19
Reopened Restaurants and Bars Serve Potentially Dangerous Temptation
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When restaurants and bars began closing down this past spring, it put a cramp in a lot of people’s social lives. Now that these public gathering places are reopening, people who struggle with abuse of or dependence on alcohol face a dilemma. While being confined to being at home does not guarantee a person won’t […]
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that members of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer) population are more likely to use alcohol and drugs. They also have a higher rate of substance abuse, and a higher risk of heavy drinking later in life. The CDC states that gay and bisexual men […]
