Drugs Addiction and Heart Health
Drug abuse has severe effects on the physical and mental health of our bodies. Nearly 21 million Americans have at least one form of drug addiction. And only 10% of those people receive treatment to get cured of that addiction. These numbers show that it is highly essential and urgent to make people aware of […]
How an Unhealthy Work Environment Can Lead to Addiction
In the United States, it’s estimated that 18.8% of workers are both highly engaged with their work and burnt out. It’s good to be passionate about your work, but there comes a point where you cross from passionate to draining yourself. And once you cross that threshold, it’s hard to go back, even if you’re […]
Finding Strength Through a Higher Power in Recovery
1 in 7 people in the United States has or will battle with, a substance addiction. Recovery isn’t easy. In fact, some days, it can feel downright impossible. Those who created 12-step programs and many rehab institutions are aware of this, and they know just how challenging it can be. And that’s why the second […]
Acupuncture for Addiction: How It Can Help You Recover
Acupuncture has played a medicinal role for thousands of years. It originated in Chinese medicine and is still used to cure diseases, relieve pain, and improve overall health. But it wasn’t until the late 20th century that acupuncture made its way to many other areas of the world. Addiction has been around just as long […]
How Do Support Groups Help Addiction Recovery?
Human beings are social creatures; we all need a sense of community to attain optimal brain functioning. It’s been proven. When it comes to addiction recovery, this notion proves even truer. Nonprofit support groups for those abstaining from all types of mind-altering substances are great tools addicts and alcoholics can call upon for changing their […]
What Are “Designer” Drugs and Why Are They Dangerous
“Designer” is a term used to describe a wide variety of drugs that are produced in labs using synthetic chemicals. Many of these drugs fall under the party drug heading, like MDMA (ecstasy, Molly), or Ketamine (Special K). Another area of designer drugs is those that are meant to mimic the effects of other drugs […]