Just as your loved one may need recovery from the disease of addiction, you might also need to recover from the ravages of the disease. Alcoholism and drug addiction have far-reaching effects, and can devastate the lives of loved ones in ways that could last a lifetime. Self-care for the loved ones suffering from addiction, […]
“Addiction is a relationship, a pathological relationship in which…obsession replaces people.” – Patrick Carnes. This statement is—unfortunately—very true. Many people who struggle with addiction feel alone in their problem, unable to connect with others. They don’t want to be around family, they don’t want to be bothered by friends, and they don’t want to interact with […]
Several research and nonprofit groups are analyzing the connection between social media and mental health with the aim of detecting and predicting depression, anxiety, and in particular, the risk of suicide. Early research shows that it’s possible to determine one’s state of mental health by analyzing word choice, length of text, frequency of posting and […]
N-Bomb was banned in Russia in 2011, and finally made a Schedule I drug (not approved medical use and high potential for abuse) in the US in 2014. Fact is, N-Bomb is still street ready and willing to provide a potentially deadly high. N-Bomb is a twist on the scientific in-lab name 252NBOMe. It also […]
Recent studies have shown a link between trauma and addiction. Childhood trauma is receiving special attention, with studies reporting that between 50 to 96 percent of substance abusers experienced a major childhood stressor, such as abandonment, physical and emotional abuse, humiliation, bullying, unrealistic expectations, comparing with others, or chaos caused by substance abuse in the […]
Recent stories about a new designer drug have brought interest to a condition known as “excited delirium.” In the most recent case, a Florida man ran screaming from his home, ripping off his clothes and resisting police restraints with super human strength. In another case, also from Florida, a man running from police jumped to […]
Josh Hamilton’s alcohol and cocaine addictions got the best of him last month when he suffered his third relapse as a major leaguer. His other relapses were mainly about alcohol, so the addition of cocaine to the mix could be a sign of an escalation. His bosses aren’t happy with him and it looks like […]
Holistic drug addiction treatment is a new approach that is quickly becoming popular with medical practitioners, therapists and rehabilitation centers. Drug addiction begins as a physical habit which progresses into a psychological dependency. Trying to recover from drug addiction is a painful process that is emotionally and mentally exhausting. Treating only the physical symptoms might […]
If you want to avoid substance abuse yourself, or if you have concerns for a loved one, understanding drug and alcohol addiction can help. The first step is knowing a little about the brain. Putting it simply, the pleasure center in the brain is re-wired by continued drug or alcohol use, causing some individuals to […]
February is all about love and relationships, but one of the most important (and often most over-looked) relationships is the one have with yourself. So this Valentine’s Day, make a promise to love yourself and make these 3 vows to help you stay focused on recovery. Engage in prayer, meditation, contemplation. Make a vow to […]
