Many people rely on marijuana to help them with their anxiety. The THC found in marijuana has been known to provide people with a calming experience that temporarily relieves anxiety symptoms. By learning about healthier options to reduce your anxiety symptoms, you will no longer have to depend on cannabis to help calm you down. […]
Category Archives: Addiction
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Feb
Feb
If you require surgery, you may have to go under anesthesia and take painkillers during your recovery. What if you were in recovery for opioid addiction? It is crucial to be prepared before going into surgery. Make sure to speak with your doctor to avoid relapsing. What is the Current Problem with Opioids and Surgery? […]
10
Feb
Feb
Vaping used to be considered an alternative to smoking cigarettes but is now regarded as a cultural phenomenon. There has been a vaping-related outbreak that has left 2,700 sick and killed 60 people. Still, people are posting about vaping on social media every day. Now, a group of teens has decided to use social media […]
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Feb
Feb
Drug abuse hotlines are free phone numbers to call for support and treatment options if you are struggling with substance abuse disorder. There is a hotline for any addiction you are suffering from. Calling a drug abuse hotline is the first step towards starting on the road to recovery. When to Call a Drug Rehab […]
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Feb
Feb
Thousands of people have been dying from opioid addiction in recent years. In most states west of the Mississippi, meth is the biggest killer with cocaine ranking third. Unfortunately, the funding for opioid treatment is required to cover meth and cocaine treatment as well. With such limited funding available to cover these deadly addictions, it’s […]
Addiction, Treatment
How Did Microbiologist Frank Plummer Take Part in a Clinical Trial for Alcoholism Treatment?
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Feb
Feb
Canadian microbiologist Frank Plummer has made great strides in the study of alarming epidemics like HIV and ebola. In his personal life, however, he has had a battle of his own with alcoholism. Plummer has decided to be a part of history by taking part in brain surgery to help treat alcohol use disorder. What […]
04
Feb
Feb
A current threat to society right now is the opioid epidemic. This refers to the growing number of deaths that have occurred as a result of people becoming addicted to the pain medications they are prescribed to. Even though awareness of the opioid epidemic came about around 2010, the start actually started several years ago. […]
02
Feb
Feb
Alcohol is a substance that is legal all over the country. With the only limitation being that you need to be 21 years-old to drink, it is easily accessible and found in every restaurant or event you go to. A new study showed that Americans are drinking double the amount of alcohol than usual which […]
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Jan
Jan
Drinking too much alcohol the night before can cause you to feel woozy, less productive, and in a bad mood when you wake up in the morning. The same can be said for marijuana. Learning about the symptoms of a weed hangover will teach you about what excessive weed use can do to you the […]
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Jan
Jan
Relapses can be a very common yet disappointing part of recovery. If only there was some kind of device that can warn you when you are exhibiting the signs of relapse before it actually happens. The NYU Grossman School of Medicine developed a computer game that can predict whether or not a person in recovery […]
