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Binge drinking in young adults has proven to impact brain development negatively according to recent research. While research shows that heavy alcohol consumption subsides around age 25, adverse side effects impair the brain and continue to affect individuals developmentally and socially through their lifetime. Heavy alcohol consumption not only leads to alcohol dependency, but also is responsible for the three highest mortality rates of adolescents (homicide, suicide and drunk driving). Brain development continues during late adolescence and alcohol abuse can impact specific areas of the brain responsible for memory and Continue Reading »

Even casual use of marijuana and other illegal substances put college students at a higher risk of dropping out according to a new study. Dr. Amelia Arria and a team of colleagues reported in a recent issue of Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs that college students who reported high levels of use (more than 17 days a month) were twice as likely as those who did not use to have enrollment gaps. Arria explained, “We wanted to look at whether or not drug use interferes with goals students Continue Reading »

A roadside breathalyzer for illegal drugs is almost a reality thanks to studies by Swedish scientists. Scientists have been able to identify 12 substances in the breath of at least 40 patients who had used drugs within the previous 24 hours while recovering at a drug emergency clinic. The study confirms that many drugs from a variety of categories including prescription drugs, cocaine and marijuana can be detected in a person’s breath. Many ingredients in these drugs were able to be detected in exhaled breath. In cases of suspected driving Continue Reading »

The number of deaths due to drug overdose has increased over the last 11 years according to a U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report. From 2009 to 2010, drug related deaths rose four percent. While many believe street drugs such as cocaine and heroine cause many drug related deaths, new reports show the growing number of deaths related to drug use lines up with increased use of prescription drugs. Of the overdose fatalities occurring in 2010, nearly 60 percent involved prescription drugs. Anti-anxiety drugs, such as Valium, were Continue Reading »

More young adults are winding up in emergency rooms across the United States due to synthetic pot use. In 2010, emergency rooms tended to more than 11,400 cases of health complications related to the use of synthetic pot. Actual marijuana use accounted for over 461,000 visits to the emergency room in the same year. Synthetic pot made its way into the U.S. scene in 2008 under names like “spice” and “K2”. Many used it as an alternative to actual marijuana because of it’s reputation to produce a similar high. It’s Continue Reading »

This last weekend Sober College men’s residential program had a chance to experience a different type of Alcohol Anonymous meeting. Our men’s program traveled to a sober men’s retreat and participated in their recovery by fellowshipping with other sober young people and attending a 12-step speaker meeting. The consensus of our men’s program was that the meeting was, “Different and cool, and the speaker was really cool.” Being able to attend a meeting at one of these retreats is just another experience that not many young adults in treatment get Continue Reading »

Stress can be a leading factor in drug abuse and relapse.  Studies have shown that stress may induce relapse to cocaine, heroin, alcohol, and nicotine self-administration. Stress is part of everyday life; it’s important for individuals to learn how to cope with stress where and when it is needed. An overwhelming part of life that may easily cause stress is thinking about the past and future. Thinking of all the things that need to get done or all of the problems that one may have, and doing this all at Continue Reading »

The electric cigarette or e-cig is a new tool used in order to quit smoking. While a helpful product, some people continue to argue it’s unhealthy, including the major tobacco corporations. Cigarettes have many dangerous carcinogens including acetone, carbon monoxide, and arsenic; therefore this e-cig technology that has become popular all across the United States is not nearly as dangerous as some argue it is. Smokersutopia.com states “the e-cigarette is from 100 to 1,000 times safer than tobacco cigarettes.” Yes, that means although it’s not 100% safe, it’s better than Continue Reading »

Heroin being a widely used drug in the young adult community today is a danger to the lives of many. Heroin is an extremely addictive drug that creates a physical dependence early on in use. Heroin abuse can lead to a decline in responsibility, interests, relationships and most importantly, death. In addition, it is a dangerous drug to detox from; oftentimes addicts relapse before obtaining a sober life. Sober College young adult treatment program seeks to help young addicts obtain and sustain recovery by providing the Core Competencies a stepping Continue Reading »

People who have tried to stop using drugs or alcohol struggle with triggers: places, people, things or memories that can cause an addict to think about relapsing. Triggers vary depending on the person but no individual is completely without them. It is important during recovery to understand these triggers and how to overcome them. Due to the various ways in which triggers can appear, it is important to learn how to work past them in order to stay on track with sobriety. Sober College and its young adult treatment program Continue Reading »