It’s understandable that conversations about prescription drugs turn quickly into discussions about highly addictive opioid pain relievers like OxyContin, Percocet, Vicodin and other drugs whose usage numbers have skyrocketed in the past decade. When this occurs, though, we’re overlooking another very dangerous trend ... Read More
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Drug Epidemics: A Global Overview
There's no doubt about it - the United States has a serious drug problem as a whole, and the ongoing opioid epidemic has only added to our already grim statistics related to addiction issues. The thing is that substance abuse knows no boundaries. Despite the lack of media coverage regarding addiction beyond our ... Read More
The Risks of Hallucinogens in Addiction Treatment
Treating substance addiction with hallucinogenics is a current hot topic within the evolving field of addiction treatment modalities. Hallucinogenics are drugs that cause audio, visual, tactile or olfactory hallucinations by disrupting neurotransmitter systems existing within the spinal cord and brain. ... Read More
Outdated Ideas in Addiction Treatment… and a Positive Path Forward
Humans have a relationship with addictive substances at least as old as recorded history. Alcohol consumption is well documented in ancient cultures. Chinese texts refer often to the opium poppy, and it's a known fact that the "wisest" members of societies in India, Southeast Asia, and the early Americas used ... Read More
Gaming Addiction: A New Frontier in Addictive Disorders
In the past decade, the quality, depth, and selection of video games have increased so much that we're beginning to see the effects of "gaming addiction" on people of all ages in nearly every corner of the earth. Many people may brush off the mere existence of an addiction to video games. After all, gaming isn't ... Read More
Kava and Recovery: Risks and Opportunities
Kava, a plant with extracts known to be used for stress relief, relaxation and a wide range of other remedies in thePacific Islands of Polynesia, is one of the latest natural remedies to make a surge into modern culture. Lately, there's been a trend of people taking Kava as a replacement for sedatives like ... Read More
Rise in Xanax Addiction for Britain’s Children
A disturbing trend in the United Kingdom is being looked at with growing concern by British public health officials: Xanax use among children and adolescents is showing a rapid increase. An article published by the Telegraph reported that an NHS study found that one in eight British children, some as young as 11 years ... Read More
Holistic Solutions to Pain and Stress Relief
The National Institutes of Health reported in 2023 that 21% of U.S. adults suffer from chronic pain, while 8% experience high-impact chronic pain. Chronic pain is defined as daily or near-daily pain that lasts 6 or more months and has a detrimental impact on daily life activities. It can also be persistent, with many ... Read More
