Drug and alcohol abuse takes a heavy toll on the body. Regular drug abuse can suppress the appetite, which will end up robbing the body of nutrients that are vital for good health. In some cases, drug and alcohol abuse can cause cravings for unhealthy foods, which leads people to binge on...
Addiction recovery can have different definitions, but the way someone defines recovery can significantly impact her life after addiction treatment ends. Some people view recovery as simply completing a rehab program or getting sober, but this inaccurate view contributes to people falling...
Many people mistakenly believe that addiction is exclusively caused by reckless behavior, a lack of personal character, or cultural pressure. While these things certainly contribute to the epidemic of substance abuse and dependence plaguing the world right now, millions of people become...
Most people think of pills and powder when discussing addiction, but people also become addicted to behaviors. Process (or behavioral) addictions can include gambling, eating, playing video games, surfing the Internet, engaging in sexual activity and shopping, and the Asian Social Science...
Therapy during rehab for drug abuse and addiction is one of the most essential aspects to overall recovery and the ability to maintain long-term sobriety. Addicts who seek out drug treatment from a professional rehab service can benefit in numerous ways from one-on-one therapy as well as...
As a society, we are often led to believe that more is always better. More money, for example, can provide financial stability and reduce the stress of paying bills. The mindset of “more is better” can be damaging in many situations, especially in the case of substance abuse. Whether...
Alcohol use can lead to problem drinking. Problem drinking involves drinking too often, too much or for the wrong reasons, but it does not always imply addiction or alcoholism. Alcohol abuse is considered problem drinking but it does not involve physical dependence. Problem drinkers or...
Zohydro is a new FDA approved prescription painkiller that is made up of pure and undiluted hydrocodone which is a semi-synthetic opioid. Before Zohydro, other opium based pain pills like Vicodin were diluted with acetaminophen. Zohydro reached the market and became available to consumers...
Yoga is an ancient form of meditation that involves the body and the mind and has proven to be quite effective as an aid for individuals recovering from addiction. To those who believe yoga to be a series of strange physical poses or a specifically Eastern religious exercise, this may...
When its fifth edition debuted in 2013, the authoritative Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-V) officially added a process addiction category. A motivating factor for inclusion was the similarity in neurobiological, motivational and reward-system changes involved...
Many factors influence whether or not a drug is legal, but most of these factors deal with protecting the public from danger. Reasons Why the Government Outlaws Some Drugs The strongest force behind the legal status of a drugs is consumer protection. The public demands that medications be...
Experiencing acute grief after losing a loved one is normal. Most people grieve in several stages that include emotions such as sorrow, numbness, guilt, and anger. While grieving, the bereaved may cry often, spend a lot of time alone, and struggle to sleep or eat on a regular schedule. As...