What is a Great Documentary to Watch About Enabling Addiction?
Real Stories’s “Mum, Heroin, and Me” is about the relationship between a 20 year-old heroin addict, Hannah, and her mother, Kate, who still trying to be there for her through it all. This documentary shows a hard look at what it is like to be a heroin addict and how her mother is doing whatever it takes to ensure her [...]
Origins of Drug Slang and Street Names
It is possible that either your parents or your children are using strange words in a shady tone that you are unfamiliar with. According to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, there are over 2,300 terms used to describe drugs. It is important to know these words so that you are no longer fooled if someone living [...]
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 when they are released. Drug courts can help those suffering with addiction get the proper help they need so they can do work for their [...]
How Do I Know If I Am In A Toxic Relationship?
A toxic relationship is when you are with someone who is ruining your life and making you feel bad about yourself. You could be in a toxic relationship for a long time and not know you are in one until someone points it out to you or when you hit rock bottom. It is important to recognize the signs of [...]
The Debate of Sex Addiction
There are still debates as to whether or not sex addiction is considered just as real an addiction as alcohol or drug addiction. Some believe you can get the same rush of dopamine just as you can with substance abuse and others believe that it is an attempt to excuse irresponsible behavior. It is important to look at both sides [...]
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 a way to resurface called relapsing. It is important to think about your cravings and realize that there are more important things to do than [...]
University of Texas Makes Promise With Anti-Alcoholism Drug
Studies are constantly being done to treat the withdrawal cravings of alcoholism. The University of Texas came up with a new drug for alcoholism that has successfully worked with animals. They may not provide a cure as alcoholism can be linked with genetics and environment but they can be the stepping stone to true promise. Alcohol withdrawal symptoms can be [...]
How Can I Maintain My Friendships If I Am Too Busy?
Keeping friendships is just as hard as making them. Whether you are too busy with your new career, classes, or are making recovery efforts, friendship is a two-way street that requires everyone making the effort. In order to keep your friendship, it is important to remember why you became friends in the first place and to keep in contact as [...]
Religions That Do Or Do Not Use Drug
Drugs and religion are viewed differently. Some religions believe drugs will enhance their spiritually and others believe drugs will destroy it. These drugs have been used for centuries as a closer relationship to a Higher Power whereas other religions believe in the abstinence of drugs. The Native Americans believe in family, marriage, financial independence, and prayer. They use peyote in [...]
What are the Physical Effects of Technology Addiction?
We are living in a technology-centric world where majority of jobs and homework assignments are all virtual. We tend to get glued to our screens and depend on them to get our work done as well as to communicate with our friends and family. It is important to take a break from technology for a few hours during the day [...]