Recovering from a drug or alcohol addiction is a unique experience for each person. Some people find that it is exactly as it should be and they make it through rehab with few problems. Others have to fight and claw their way through it at every step, battling relapse the whole way. The Miraculous Process [...]
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Drugs behave on brain circuits in common ways. Neuroscientist, Dr. Paul Farrow, reviews brain circuits and drug use. What happens in the mind of a drug addict? Find out here.
Is marijuana a dangerous drug? Or is it a harmless diversion? The debate over the effects and risks associated with marijuana abuse rages on and on and with issues raised by medical marijuana, the conversation has never been more heated. With so many people saying that marijuana is not addictive and neither a harm to [...]
Painful osteoarthritis is a major health threat for millions of Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control, 46 million American adults have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, lupus, or fibromyalgia. In fact, 50 percent of adults aged 65 and older report they’ve been given a diagnosis of arthritis by [...]
Sometimes the disease itself doesn’t kill; the killer is the victim’s own immune system. A growing amount of research shows that this can happen with certain infections, such as those that cause Lyme disease, syphilis, mycoplasmal pneumonia, and especially viral infections of the nervous system. Death and severe neurological damage come from an attack by [...]
These days, a large portion of the population suffers with some form of back pain. While conventional doctors are quick to recommend operations to repair damage and relieve pain that has been sustained by the discs between the vertebrae, it is good to know that there are actually natural and less invasive ways of dealing [...]
Most people know that they should get adequate levels of calcium every day in order to maintain strong bones, but researchers at Florida State University have conducted a study which suggests that prunes may also contribute to higher bone density. In a year-long trial, the scientists instructed 55 of the participants to eat 100 grams [...]
Potassium is an essential dietary mineral that plays an important role in muscle contraction. This includes the heart, nerves, acid-base balance, kidney function, and your digestion of carbohydrates. If you don’t get enough potassium, you can develop high blood pressure, stroke, and other heart diseases. A dietary survey showed that daily intake in adult women [...]
In a single year, as many as 350,000 Americans may find themselves suffering from a broken hip. It is estimated that, 90% of the time, these fractures are due to a fall. Residents in nursing homes seem particularly vulnerable. Up to 50% of residents fall each year(!). In the past decade, companies have developed pads [...]
What did AA founders believe about alcoholism? The founders of AA believed that addiction is a curable disease. More here.
Top 5 annual .gov reports with statistics on OxyContin use, abuse and addiction facts. Plus, where to find OxyContin addiction statistics on the web.
Every state has different laws for DUI and DWI convinctions. And the DUI assessment questions are different, too. Common features of DUI assessments here.
Many people want to find ways to help others. There are so many ways we can be a benefit to others, by helping them physically, spiritually, or emotionally, and when we help others, we almost always experience a benefit ourselves. This September, as we observe National Recovery Month, there will be many ways to help others through [...]
Researchers at the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, have examined a number of plants which are used for illegal abortions in Tanzania. The lab tests show that several of the plants can make the uterus tissue contract and that the plants therefore can be used to stop lethal bleedings after birth. This new [...]
Caregivers Are the Ideal Solution for Older Family Members and the Adult Children Watching out for them Twenty-five percent of the population in the United States is currently dealing with care giving issues, with 80-85 percent providing the care themselves. These are people who are in their late 70s and 80s taking care of someone [...]
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) Mitochondria, the powerhouse inside the cell, generate high-energy chemicals. In between migraine attacks, this important function is much reduced. Riboflavin has been shown to be beneficial in the prevention of migraine attacks to help affect this specific action. Here are three clinical studies worth taking a look at: 1. Fifty-five migraine patients [...]You should not stop drinking cold turkey if you expect alcohol withdrawal. Alcohol withdrawal requires medical management. We review specific risks of complications during cold turkey withdrawal from alcohol here.
The big lie pertains mostly to calcium supplementation. Calcium from raw whole foods is beneficial and necessary. But all those processed foods fortified with calcium or supplements high in elemental* calcium are likely to do more harm than good. Bone Health and Calcium Several international trials and tests have determined that calcium supplementation makes bones [...]
Scientists at Yale University have developed the first practical method to create a compound called huperzine A in the lab. The compound, which occurs naturally in a species of moss found in China, is an enzyme inhibitor that has been used to treat Alzheimer’s disease in China since the late 1990s and is sold in [...]
Women who abuse drugs and alcohol or live a life that focuses on the maintenance of an addiction are more likely than their sober counterparts to be victims of assault, rape, or other violent act. Recently, one woman in San Francisco experienced this phenomenon firsthand: a 23-year-old woman was using drugs with a 46-year-old male [...]What exactly is Mephedrone and what effects does Mephedrone have? 5 facts about mephedrone before you use it here.
There comes a point in each of our lives when we need to take a step back and really evaluate things. We need to look at our priorities, our activities, and our relationships. This may especially be true if we are struggling with something like alcohol or drug abuse or addiction, and we may realize [...]Yes, you can get high on Suboxone if you take it other than prescribed. But crushing Suboxone can trigger withdrawal symptoms. More on Suboxone formula and euphoric effect here.
Both alcohol abuse and alcohol addiction are problems that make you lose out in life – money, friends, family, opportunities, hope, goals – but the good news is that both issues can be treated at an alcohol rehab. It helps to know whether you are dealing with alcohol abuse or alcohol addiction when seeking treatment; [...]Two opioid drugs are approved for the treatment of OxyContin addiction: methadone and buprenorphine. But clonidine and naltrexone can help, too. More on drugs for OxyContin addiction here.
As we near the beginning of Recovery Month, it might be helpful if we take a look at the numbers of people who are in need of treatment and the outcomes of that treatment. Many people have made it through their drug or alcohol recovery, and we celebrate them this month, but there are many [...]A complete guide on what to expect during Adderall withdrawal. Info on dangers, causes, symptoms and duration of Adderall withdrawal here.Help for Adderall withdrawal includes detox, assessment and treatment. No medications exist for Adderall withdrawal yet. Learn more about possible future medicines and recommended therapies for Adderall withdrawal treatment here.Every September, people across the country celebrate the successes and challenges of recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. It is a time for people to remember that recovery is possible, and to join together to share that success with others. Every year, Recovery Month gets bigger and better, and organizers have been good at using [...]
It’s not an uncommon thing for a family court judge to demand: parents with drug abuse and addiction histories may be required to take drug tests in order to maintain custody of their children. It’s something that both Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller were required to do, according to TMZ. And also according to TMZ, [...]
The prescription drug abuse problem, which is largely centered in Florida, has been the object of many drug prevention programs, and the recent focus of the U.S. government. Ever since the government declared the prescription drug problem to be the target of its drug control strategy, and local officials started helping out, the expectation is [...]
Getting to work and maintaining a regular schedule 40-hour-a-week schedule is hard for everyone, and few really love to do it – unfortunately, it’s the one thing that almost everyone has to take on. When you attempt to get into a routine at a new job (or your old job) after cocaine rehab, it can [...]
We all come to a point sometimes when we need a break. The stress of life can get to be too much, and we find we can’t go on anymore. What we do at those times may actually be critical in determining whether we will develop an addiction problem or not. Self-Medicating to Manage Stress [...]
An unfortunate problem that is affecting many people and relationships is porn addiction. This disease can be as hard to get over as drug addiction, but it is also a problem that is kept more secretive than drug addiction. An Increasing Problem Porn addiction has been a problem since its origin, but it occurs much [...]
For years, HIV and AIDS have been connected with illicit drug abuse and even with various prevention programs, AIDS is still often spread by the dirty needles used by drug addicts. Continued education and prevention programs are necessary if we are going to stop this problem from continuing. Occurrence of HIV Approximately 1.1 million adults [...]
Sometimes it is necessary to review history in order to understand just how we got to where we are today. This is true about the history of drug use and abuse; there is so much we can learn from looking at the past. The history of drug abuse is filled with experimentation, conflict, violence, and [...]