In 1992, Cornelia Whitner was sentenced to eight years in jail because her baby tested positive for cocaine at birth. Since then, a nationwide debate has raged about the legality of the South Carolina court’s actions that sentenced her. Should Whitner have received a criminal punishment for her drug addiction, a medical disease and not [...]
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Excessive sexual drive and masturbation can disturb your life. Learn more about hypersexuality and why people compulsively masturbate here.
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The reality TV world was saddened last week over the death of “Jackass” star Ryan Dunn. Word spread quickly that he died in a car crash shortly after binge drinking in a Pennsylvania bar. The unexpected death has left many people wondering what could have been done to prevent the events of that night, and fingers have [...]
People cut themselves to help cope with problems or to deal with emotions. We review the psychology behind self-injury and how to get help here.Kratom is a tropical tree whose leaves are prized for their unique properties. More on why people use Kratom, Kratom effects, legality of Kratom, and Kratom addiction here.
A new analysis from the government says that more people are getting help for prescription drug abuse now than 10 years ago. SAMHSA released the report a few days ago, and it paints a picture of drug abuse trends in our country for the past decade. Prescription Drug Abuse Up; Cocaine Abuse Down The report [...]
It’s a constant struggle in states where marijuana is legalized for medical uses: the state sanctions the sale and distribution of marijuana and the federal government comes in periodically to investigate and make sure that everything is on the up and up. In California, it was a regular occurrence – until the federal government decided [...]
Genetics? Environment? Both? We explore drinking patterns of people from Irish backgrounds and whether or not Irish people drink a lot here.
Staying clean and sober: 5 things you can do in a crisis. Learn how to deal with a crisis and remain clean and sober here.OxyContin is one of the most widely abused drugs there is today. While prescription painkiller abuse in general has been steadily rising over the last decade, it is often OxyContin that becomes the most addicting. Addicted to the Pain Relief Some people who abuse OxyContin started taking it to manage pain, as prescribed by their [...]Making amends is one key to recovery. But learning how to forgive might be even more important. More on learning forgiveness for successful addiction recovery here.
Though Jennifer Marie Patterson recently graduated from law school at the University of Richmond, her first day in court was not spent sitting at the prosecution’s table but at the defendant’s table – as the defendant.
Patterson pled guilty to charges of conspiracy in a crystal methamphetamine distribution ring that circulated more than 500 grams of [...]Are all husbands sex addicts? Check out the difference between a healthy libido and sex addiction here.
There are a number of new drugs that have been produced out of desperation, or boredom, or maybe necessity, that are causing problems around the world. It seems that these new drugs are often more dangerous and more addicting than previous drugs, as people will often use whatever substances are readily available to make the [...]
What other kinds of pain meds are there that are NOT a narcotic? Dr. Burson lists alternatives to narcotic pain medication here.
Addiction is a complex and confusing disorder. Why do some people become addicted to substances or behaviors and others don't? We try to explain why here.
As we draw near to a day set aside to create awareness about the international illicit drug problem, countries around the world are planning events to educate people and prevent drug abuse. Many of the campaigns that are held center primarily around education for young people about the dangers of drugs. This year, however, many people have questions [...]
It’s not just Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, who is making headlines due to alleged drug abuse
and potential addiction behavior. Now it’s Whitney herself who is reportedly beginning a drug rehab program. Like many celebrities, there is no admission from her camp that she is actually living with an active drug addiction that requires treatment, [...]Many people start to drink at an early age. But what factors may predict early drinking and why do people start drinking alcohol in the first place? More here.
The state of New York is taking steps to reduce the number of drug and alcohol overdoses among its citizens. The Good Samaritan bill protects 911 callers from being charged with drug possession. Preventing Drug Overdoses Drug overdose deaths account for 24% of all unintentional deaths in the country, according to the Center for Disease [...]
Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya? When you’re fighting prescription drug addiction, you may feel that you’re anything but lucky. Happiness may seem to elude you, especially if you are dealing with chronic pain or chronic cravings after giving up Percocet addiction, Xanax addiction, and addiction to other prescription drugs. Many patients who end [...]
There have been a few proposals throughout the country recently that involve drug testing among low income citizens. This is one issue that people tend to fall strongly on one side of or the other, with very few people in between. Florida just passed a law that requires drug testing for people that wish to [...]
Many organizations spend valuable time and money addressing certain issues that affect society, including the problem of substance abuse among the underprivileged. While substance abuse can affect anyone from any demographic, people in poverty, especially those living in big cities, are often more at risk for drug abuse. Thankfully, helping low income individuals avoid drugs [...]
Patients’ privacy rights are a hot topic these days, and the government and other agencies have gone to great lengths to make sure everyone’s privacy is respected. There are now the HIPAA forms and the doctor and hospital paperwork that ensure patients’ privacy. Privacy is also an important issue when it comes to substance abuse [...]
A new study revisits the effects of marijuana on the human brain. Many studies have been done on the topic in the past, but results are mixed. Most people have a strong opinion about whether using this drug is harmful or not, and whether it should remain illegal or be legalized. Results of the Study [...]