Jack enjoys partying with his friends. They all appreciate his mellow demeanor, but they don't know that he and his girlfriend are struggling in one area — the bedroom. Danielle, Jack's girlfriend, has noticed that he really isn't there in the bedroom any longer. They aren't enjoying intimacy as much as they did before ... Read More
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Why Marijuana May be to Blame for Libido Problems?
Inside the Mind and Motives of Someone Addicted to Drugs
Per the 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, nearly 20 million Americans over the age of 12 are living with a substance use disorder. And despite this significant figure, the psychology behind addiction is still far from common knowledge. For those on the outside looking in, it's not uncommon for addiction to ... Read More
5 Tips to Quit Using Benzos, from the Experts
When a person is struggling with benzodiazepine abuse and addiction, knowing how to get off benzos and actually being able to do so successfully are two very different things. Like other addictive substances, benzodiazepines have the potential to take hold of a user's brain and body, making the process of getting sober ... Read More
Constant Flu-Like Symptoms, Irritability and Signs of Hidden Heroin Use
Heroin is a powerful, addictive opioid that is illegal in the United States. Heroin, especially mixed with fentanyl, has become a prevalent issue throughout America in the past few years. Over 948,000 Americans reported using heroin. In 2016, 170,000 Americans tried heroin for the first time, nearly double the number ... Read More
Living with a Heroin User – What to Know
Despite pop culture depictions of what heroin addicts look like, the truth is that many who are addicted live what seem to be normal lives. For about 80 percent of those living with heroin addictions, the addictions start with prescription opioids that are often prescribed to manage pain after surgery. While ... Read More
Is There a Difference Between Medical Marijuana and Illicit Marijuana?
Continued legalization of medical and recreational marijuana has prompted millions of curious individuals to raise a number of questions: Is there any difference between medical and recreational weed? Does medical marijuana have THC? Is illicit marijuana more dangerous than the medical variety? After decades of ... Read More
Medical Marijuana for Pain – Fact vs Fiction
Chronic pain is a prevalent condition in the United States. A 2016 study estimated that nearly 66 million adults in the United States suffer from this condition. That's 20.4% of the population. So it's no wonder that opioid addiction has become a national emergency. At the same time, the use of medical marijuana for ... Read More
Can Suboxone Make Me Fail a Drug Test?
While it has been lauded as somewhat of a medication wonder for opioid and heroin addiction, Suboxone is also an addictive narcotic and must be taken only under close medical supervision. This reality can raise concerns if you're about to take an employer or prospective employer's drug test and are taking Suboxone. You ... Read More