The number of options for drug and alcohol rehab can be overwhelming for addicts, their friends and families. And, while there are a number of treatment options available, long-term drug rehab facilities offer an abundance of benefits that cannot be provided with alternative treatment methods. Methods such as going “cold turkey” provide no real physical or psychological support and can be an … [Read more...]
The Road to Recovery from addiction
Do you have a friend or family member who has a problem with drugs or alcohol? It’s time to follow this road to recovery. 1. Discovery Drugs and alcohol are affecting work or school performance Relationships with family and friends are strained They are in trouble with the law Many who struggle with alcohol or drug addiction are in a denial that a problem exists and may be unable or … [Read more...]
Are One Direction on the Justin Bieber & Miley Cyrus road to drug use?
Celebrity flings, alleged infidelities, twitter fights and now narcotics; are One Direction on the brink of becoming a sleazy rock ‘n’ roll band? In May, One Direction hit the headlines when two members, Zayn Malik and Louis Tomlinson, were filmed allegedly smoking marijuana in the back of a car on the Latin America leg of their world tour. While possession of a small amount of marijuana is not … [Read more...]
Alcohol Abuse and College Students
Alcohol abuse is a growing problem among young adults, especially in college environments. Underage drinking and binge drinking are prevalent on college campuses and many young adults are impacted by the effects of excessive drinking, whether or not they actively engage in it. The negative consequences that arise from excessive drinking impact not only the consumers of alcohol but those around … [Read more...]
Substance Abuse at School Tied to Higher Risk of Depression
As substance abuse increases in adolescents and young adults, the places where drugs and alcohol are used could indicate more dramatic problems. According to a recent study, teens caught using drugs and alcohol at school are exhibiting signs of a cry for much needed help. Students that abuse substances in these settings are found to be at increased odds of depression, intimate partner violence … [Read more...]
Using Alcohol and Marijuana Together Increases Risk of Unsafe Driving
Marijuana and alcohol are two of the most commonly abused substances among young adults. When used together, the consequences of abuse can be more detrimental. According to a recent study published in the May issue of the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, teens who use marijuana and alcohol together are at an increased risk to drive while under the influence. Teens that use these two … [Read more...]
Organized Sports Help Teens Avoid Risky Behaviors
A recent study published in the journal Academic Pediatrics examined the positive influence of organized sports participation on teens. Dartmouth researchers discovered that teens who participate in an activity several times a week were less likely to to try smoking or drinking, suggesting that the way adolescents spend their time directly impacts the risk factors for experimentation. Whether … [Read more...]
Powdered Alcohol May Be Arriving Soon
A new product called Palcohol received a great deal of attention last week when media outlets reported the freeze-dried alcohol in powdered form received approval from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax Trade Bureau. More recently, a spokesman from the company released a statement that the approval was “issued in error”, but that hasn’t caused the conversation to die down. Palcohol is expected to hit … [Read more...]
Smoking Alcohol: A Dangerous New Fad
A new form of of drinking, known as “smoking alcohol”, has been gaining in popularity among young adults and adolescents. Using dry ice or homemade vaporizers, young adults are experimenting with alcohol in a new way that delivers the effects of alcohol almost instantaneously and puts many at risk to experience other potentially damaging side effects. The fad has even gone so far as to appeal to … [Read more...]