For many Americans, their teenage and early 20s are a time for self-discovery and trying new experiences. Unfortunately, for some, party or club culture proves to be an alluring new experience that leads to severe health problems such as addiction or even death. For those heavily involved in the party or club scene, drugs like…
Prescribed cold or cough medicines can be more dangerous than over-the-counter medications. That’s true because they contain more potent ingredients, and their abuse may lead to serious problems. A prime example of such abuse is the mixture known as Lean. Lean contains an opioid drug as its main active ingredient. When you misuse this opioid,…
Millions of Americans take prescription painkillers to manage their pain. This leaves millions at risk of becoming addicted. Prescription painkillers are one of the most addictive substances out there. What begins as a treating pain often results in full-fledged painkiller addiction. If you are worried about becoming addicted to prescription painkillers, there are less addictive…
“Those in recovery are asked to refrain from using mind/mood altering substances. CBD is still considered a substance; a drug. Even if it is legal – like alcohol, cigarettes, caffeine or opiates, it is not optimal for recovery.” ~ LaTisha L. Bader, Ph.D., LP, LAC, CC-AASP See full Q&A With Dr. LaTisha Bader on CBD A…
What can we learn about addiction from a children’s program? “Sesame Street has always been real-world. It’s not a fantasy, it’s not a fairy tale. One of the things that sets us apart is respecting children and dealing with real-world issues from a child’s perspective.” ~ Sherrie Westin, Executive Vice-President of Global Impact and Philanthropy,…
“One of the common themes is that the ‘American Idol’ experience brought about a detrimental change in Ms. Barba’s life.” ~ court documents filed in Norfolk, Virginia Once upon a time, Antonella Barba seemed poised for stardom. In 2007, she successfully tried out for American Idol, making it into the Top 16. She had legions…
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Vaping is the new nicotine trend that’s supposedly safer than smoking. But how harmful is vaping really? Is it actually safer than tobacco? What kinds of harmful effects does it have on the body? And how is our idea of this supposed “safer smoking alternative” changing as we learn more about it? This article will…
Medical and recreational marijuana have each been legal in Colorado for a number of years now, and the tide of social opinion is rapidly changing. Today, the general consensus is that as marijuana use continues to become more acceptable, it will be decriminalized in more places. Right now, some degree of use is legal in…
Statistics in the United States make it clear that alcoholism risk for women is on the rise. Nearly half of adult women say that they have drunk alcohol in the past month. This alone would not be startling but for the fact that twelve percent of adult women have reported binge drinking (drinking five or…