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By: Joseph Raspolich Study drugs like Ritalin or Adderall are widely used on college campuses as a way to focus and get ahead. But is it just a harmless way to stay focused or does it have lasting consequences? Few things are as stressful in the first 20 years of the average American life as […]
By: Stephanie Torres Every person in recovery will have to face the challenge of how to stay sober at social events at some point. While you may be able to avoid a few parties in the beginning of your recovery, it’s impractical and unrealistic to assume you’ll be able to avoid every wedding, holiday party, […]
Addiction is a unique disease. While it’s not a curable condition, it is treatable. Those who struggle with chemical dependency can overcome most of the effects of addiction to live a normal, healthy life. To assist treatment providers and therapists to better help patients who are in active addiction, alcoholism researchers Carlo C. DiClemente and […]
By: Megan Hesse The United States is a country in the throes of an addiction crisis that has shown few signs of stopping. Currently, opioid overdoses alone claim more than 115 lives per day. Roughly 1 in 7 Americans are grappling with substance use disorders, overshadowing common health complications such as diabetes, heart disease, and […]
Unfortunately, the reality of the disease of addiction results in a number of negative consequences. Most recently, the opioid epidemic, especially the rates of death from overdose, has been on a steady incline. One particularly dangerous opioid, heroin, has become increasingly treacherous due to the number of potent cutting agents arising in products available for […]
Nonprescription and prescription Ritalin use is predominant among teens, young adults, and even children. Ritalin is intended to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and teens. Ritalin in children is prescribed and it targets a child’s brain in a way that brings them to a normal state. However, more young adults, especially students, take […]
By: Paige Hohmann The stigma of substance abuse and addiction misinforms individuals that only violence, crime, and negativity arise from whoever is involved in the trade. However, the connection between drugs and violence does not only pertain to the individual suffering from addiction. The connection between drugs and violence is more widely spread in individuals […]
Many people who start using addictive substances have no idea how hard it can be to stop. But a sure sign of dependence on drugs and alcohol is what happens when the person stops using. When substances are regularly used, the body becomes dependent on them and builds up a tolerance for them. Users find […]
“Don’t drink and drive.” It’s sage advice that is simple, familiar, and effective—when it’s followed. But that’s the problem. Too many people continue to ignore the advice and drink and drive after having too many glasses. The message is not getting through. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), every day, 28 people […]
By: Alyssa Harbina Plenty of people believe that what kind of alcohol they drink will dictate how their night is going to go. Tequila is going to result in a wild blur of a night, but if they start drinking gin, they’ll be on the floor in tears before long. This is a long standing […]
