There are a number of different ways to treat substance abuse. Often, the most effective means of addressing addiction is through a holistic approach that integrates multiple methods into a single treatment plan. Some of the most common methods of treating addiction include the use of 12-step programs and abstinence to achieve sobriety, but more recently, the use of medication-assisted treatment … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for The Fourth of July | Infographic
The Fourth of July is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in America. Everyone in the country takes the day off in order to pay tribute to the day that the British colonies of 1776 finally gained their independence and became the United States of America. Grills are fired up, pools are swum in, fireworks are shot off into the night sky, and family comes together. However, Fourth of July … [Read more...]
Teenage Smoking: Why are Teens Still Hooked on Cigarettes?
Despite the plethora of information published regarding the risks associated with smoking cigarettes, nearly one in five high school-aged teens are still smoking. While the overall number of teens smoking has declined in recent years, many teenagers are still buying cigarettes and using them. Approximately 440,000 Americans die every year from diseases related to smoking and about 90 percent of … [Read more...]
Bad Trip – The Dangers of Classifying LSD as an Anti-depressant
LSD stands for “lysergic acid diethylamide,” which is a powerful hallucinogenic drug that disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. The drug goes by many names including acid, blotter, dots, and cid. Many of its street names are derived from the way the drug is sold - as little designs on pieces of paper. While the drug appears in a variety of forms including tablets and thin squares of … [Read more...]
Doctor’s Orders: Bent out of Shape on Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are a class of psychoactive drugs used to treat a variety of conditions including anxiety, insomnia, panic attacks, and alcohol withdrawal. Benzodiazepines are depressants, which means they slow down activity in the Central Nervous System (CNS). These drugs are often referred to as “minor tranquilizers” because they can produce sedative, hypnotic, and muscle relaxant experiences. … [Read more...]
Key Signs that you may be an Enabler
When a loved one struggles with an addiction, it can be difficult to not intervene. Substance abuse is a growing problem in the United States with more than 23 million people in need of treatment. Despite this staggering number, only 2.5 million receive treatment for their addiction—the other 19.5 million report feeling no need to seek help. While these figures highlight a serious problem with … [Read more...]
Hashish, Cannabis and Marijuana- What are the differences?
Cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug in the United States and use continues to grow as more states move towards legalization. According to a 2009 survey, over 104 million people in the United States have used a form of cannabis at least once in their lives. Cannabis is known by many names including Mary Jane, pot, grass, weed, and skunk. Names often vary based on geographic location and … [Read more...]
What You Need to Know About Sober Living
Successfully completing rehab for drug and alcohol addiction is an incredible feat. It is an individual journey that requires different lengths of time, varied amounts of energy, therapies, and lifestyle changes to accomplish. For many, overcoming addiction requires physically removing oneself from enabling peers and environments through the assistance of long-term rehabilitation programs and … [Read more...]
Substance Abuse at Music Festivals
While music festivals have been around for years, the recent rise in popularity of electronic music festivals has increased their visibility in the media. With this increased visibility has come an increased awareness surrounding the evolution of drug and alcohol use at music festivals. Although substance abuse and music festivals have seemingly gone hand-in-hand for years, the introduction of … [Read more...]