Poppy Seed Tea Addiction
Anything can be abused if you discover addictively active ingredients that can cause feelings of euphoria. Something like poppy seeds may be harmless but being brewed in tea can give you the effects that opiates [...]
10-Panel Drug Test for Ten Misused Drugs
It is common for employers to take a 5-panel drug test so that they can test you for the five common misused drugs. Then there are tests that look for ten drugs that could be [...]
Drug Courts as an Effective Option for Addicts
When someone does something wrong, they deserve to be punished. When there is something mentally wrong with someone like having an addiction, jail is not going to help them achieve sobriety but they will relapse [...]
Will You Always Be Free From Cravings?
When you are in recovery, you wish that you can be cured of your cravings. Unfortunately, addiction does not currently have a cure and it is possible that the cravings you have will always find [...]
What We Can Learn From Celebrity Overdoses
When we turn on the news and find out that our favorite singer or actor/actress has died from a drug overdose, it takes us by surprise if we had no idea they had an addiction [...]
The Importance of Never Giving Up on Someone With Addiction
It can be very frustrating and devastating to see someone you love struggling with addiction. You may feel like they are a lost cause and want to run away from helping them. It is important [...]
Separation Anxiety in Children
It is normal for children to be nervous when away from their parents whether it is their first day of school, first sleepover, first overnight summer camp, etc. When these intense symptoms of anxiety persist [...]
What Challenges Are Involved with Co-Occurring Disorders?
A co-occurring disorder is when you have two or more conditions that need to be treated substance abuse disorder and a mental health condition. Knowing what issues surround co-occurring disorders will help express the dire [...]
What Are the Benefits of Stretching?
Whenever you start a physically strenuous activity, it is always important to stretch out your joints and muscles before you start. If you do not stretch, you can end up pulling a joint and being [...]
Why We Should Smile More
There is never any harm in wearing a smile. It may not feel right to smile when you feel there is nothing to smile about but wearing a smile more can greatly improve your attitude. [...]