There is absolutely no doubt that there is a strong connection between mental health disorders and substance abuse. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, about half of those who suffer from a mental illness also experience substance abuse, and vice versa. In fact, some would argue that …Read More
The road to addiction recovery is a long and twisting road with bumps and sharp curves that don’t make it easy. It is important to understand that addiction is not “cured” with drug rehabilitation, but it is managed and should supply you with coping techniques and relapse prevention methods. H…Read More
In part one of this series, we discussed some of the toxic effects that illicit drugs have on unborn babies in uetero when the pregnant women uses them. In this installment, we will continue the discussion with some other commonly used drugs. It is important to reiterate that there is no safe drug…Read More
When a woman is pregnant, it seems like the list of “can’ts” is endless. This is for good reason. Some things that are seemingly harmless (in moderation) for the pregnant woman are toxic to the unborn child or can cause severe, lifelong effects. Many people have the misperception that because …Read More
As 2018 draws to an end, Michigan is ranking fourth in the United States in terms of the largest drug problem. This is not a title to be proud of, rather one that draws huge concern for the residents. Over the last 18 years, the heroin epidemic in Michigan, and specifically Detroit, has risen dramat…Read More
Drug abuse and addiction are not exclusive or prejudice, affecting every race, gender, socioeconomic status, and age. Because laws make some addictive substances legal at a certain age — cigarettes at 19, alcohol and marijuana at 21 — the underage population’s drug use is viewed more as a disc…Read More
Drug or alcohol addiction is a sensitive subject that may be difficult for the addict, friends, and family to accept and talk about. However, getting an addict help for their addiction is the best thing that you can do for them. Interventions are formal support groups that address the topic of addic…Read More
An addiction is not something that happens in a day, it typically begins with casual use and escalates over time to become a habit. The signs are not always clear as changes may be subtle and your loved one may be able to compensate fairly well. However, you know your loved ones the best and are the…Read More
In the 1960s America, there was a significant increase in illicit drug use. Drugs such as marijuana and cocaine became symbols of youthful rebellion, reckless freedom, and a way to “stick it to the man,” so to speak. Drug use was almost a cultural norm and was socially acceptable among the free…Read More
In a recent survey, 24.6 million Americans admitted to using an illicit drug within the past month. While it is unclear what the survey taker constituted as illicit and whether this is an accurate number considering prescription drug misuse and the legalization of marijuana in some states, we will t…Read More
