Alcoholism is a crippling disease, impacting every facet of daily life. For those battling alcoholism, the day-to-day struggles often lead to poor decision-making and coping mechanisms. Instead of reaching out for help, many people look for ways to manage physical and emotional problem caused by the disease instead. ... Read More
America’s Response to Opioids: Rising to the Challenge?
Opioids are one of the biggest threats to Americans today, as the National Institute on Drug Abuse makes clear in a recent report. As of January 2019, over 130 people die every day using opioids. This includes drugs such as prescription painkillers and synthetic drugs such as fentanyl and heroin. Consider it from a ... Read More
How Your Substance Abuse Baggage Is Weighing You Down
A common topic of discussion in recovery is whether someone can find a lasting romantic connection with another person in spite of their addiction or mental health disorder, and the fact is, it's not easy. There are a huge number of ways your recovery can wreak havoc on your ability to have a functioning ... Read More
How Much Is Healthy: Alcohol and the Myth of the Happy Medium
Imagine what would happen if a pharmaceutical company tried to introduce a new drug today: one that's known to inhibit the central nervous system and depress both physical and psychological activity even when taken in small doses. Add to that the fact that this new drug triggers the release of naturally ... Read More
Ativan: A Drug Profile
Ativan and other drugs like it can provide enormous relief to people suffering from anxiety and panic disorders. Unfortunately, Ativan also has a darker side, causing it to be part of a dangerous and sometimes even lethal group of substances. Ativan is a brand-name drug containing lorazepam, which is ... Read More
Truth in Fiction: Netflix’s “Flaked” And the Facts of Addiction
Flaked, about an alcoholic man in Venice Beach, California, follows Chip and a group his friends and acquaintances as they attempt to navigate very real problems in what has become a very idealized community. The character Chip, written, directed and acted by Will Arnett of Arrested Development fame, has a ... Read More
Dialing It Back: Achieving a Healthy Level of Alcohol Intake
Drinking is a large part of American culture, with over 86 percent of adults trying alcohol at least once and 56 percent drinking in the past month. Pop culture, particularly pop culture aimed at young people, all but glorifies alcohol, with drinking dominating college campuses and much of the social life of young ... Read More
Trends in Drug Use: Are There Benefits in Microdosing Psychedelics?
Psychedelic drugs derived from plants have been used for thousands of years by medicine men, shamans and spiritual leaders in ceremonies and rituals to create connections between humans and the spiritual world. In 1938, the Swiss scientist Albert Hofmann synthesized LSD while attempting to develop a respiratory ... Read More
