Across the country, states are legalizing the use of weed or marijuana for medical or recreational purposes. Many people hold the notion that weed is totally harmless, but that notion is just false. For many people who smoke weed, abuse and addiction may follow. The truth is, weed addiction is real, and the only way…
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Most people who attempt to recover from addiction believe that keeping themselves busy can help them stay sober. They decide not to drink or take substances anymore, hire a personal trainer, or exercise. This decision is what is referred to as going cold turkey. True, you can stay healthy by exercising, but you need proper…
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World Suicide Prevention Day is commemorated annually on the 10th day of September. Thousands of people worldwide lose their lives to suicide each year, meaning that many people will lose a friend, family member, or loved one in the coming 365 days. This doesn’t have to be the case. Suicide is preventable, with the depression…
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Completing treatment is the first step to your ongoing journey in sobriety. After receiving the help you need, it may feel daunting to go back into the world. Perhaps you used to drink at sporting events, parties, or any social event and are now asking yourself, how could you possibly attend these events without drinking?…
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Codependency is a relationship that means there is an excessive emotional and psychological dependence on a partner. Often, this relationship requires the support or enabling of an addiction. This balance of both parties involved in a codependent relationship is harmful. Typically the person who is enabling the addicted loved one is labeled as the codependent.…
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Exercise has a powerful effect on physical, spiritual, and mental well-being. Often, when people who are experiencing any stress can go on a walk or run, they begin to feel better. Having your heart pump enough to release endorphins is a natural way to make your body feel great. Regular exercise has numerous effects on…
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Our nation is facing a devastating and alarming opioid epidemic. The continued use of these drugs has tremendous side effects on the body that are destructive to health. Opioid drug abuse like heroin or fentanyl is highly addictive and can quickly cause overdose and death. Furthermore, without proper treatment, opioid use can lead to a…
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Many states across our nation are legalizing the use of marijuana for either medical or recreational use. With new legalizations happening, many people may believe that marijuana use is safe for everyone. Marijuana has an active ingredient known as THC that directly affects the brain. When marijuana enters your body, THC passes through your bloodstream…
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Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant that can have powerful effects on the user’s health and overall well-being. Cocaine can be injected, snorted, or smoked. No matter how it is used, the effects of cocaine can usually be felt immediately, and they put the user at considerable risk of a cocaine overdose. When taken in…
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Addiction to opiates is a common addiction amongst Americans. The fact that the term “opioid epidemic” is used with such frequency in the media is an indicator of its widespread presence. People who are abusing opiates run the risk of life-endangering health consequences. It is important to speak with medical professionals at an opiate rehab…
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