Cocaine Addiction on the Rise in the UK
Recent studies have shown that drug abuse in the UK has been changing over time and the use of cocaine is much greater than previously thought. Researchers found that thousands of drug users admitted to taking cocaine on a regular basis. It has now been revealed that the UK may have a secret cocaine…
Common Habits that Can Cause Relationship Problems
Long-term relationships can suffer from communication problems over time and many people don’t even realize that their behavior is creating more conflict and distance from their partner. There are certain habits and warning signs that can point to a problematic relationship that may not be able to survive if those actions continue. Improving communication…
The Link Between Nutritional Deficiencies and Depression
There are a number of different factors that can contribute to someone struggling with depression. Issues like genetic predisposition, traumatic experiences, the environment in which they were raised and substance abuse can all act as causes for the development of depression. One of the most overlooked causes however is problems with the individual’s diet…
Sobriety and Staying Busy in Recovery
Recovery treatment involves not only changing your attitude about substances but also your own lifestyle and habits. In recovery, people need to learn how to use their time differently so that they won’t feel the need to use drugs to fill up their time. Boredom and free time can be very dangerous for a person…
Role Models in Addiction Recovery
It is important for people to have good role models in life no matter what type of goals they are looking to achieve. In addiction recovery, it can be especially helpful to have positive role models that can show you how to become comfortable and confident in sobriety. People who struggle with addiction often…
Treating Paranoid Personality Disorder
Although they are lesser known mental illnesses, many people suffer from personality disorders that affect their daily life. Paranoid personality disorder is an issue that causes the sufferer to have constant feelings of distrust and suspicion making it hard for them to maintain close relationships. They may feel too suspicious of others to confide in…
What are the Long Term Effects of “Study Drugs” like Adderall?
As prescriptions for stimulant drugs like Adderall increase, so does the potential for abuse and non-medical use of the drug. Since 2007 there has been a 40 percent increase in Adderall prescriptions to treat ADD and ADHD. However, Adderall is also frequently abused by high school and college students who use it to help them…
How the 2020 Election will Tackle Opioid Addiction
One of the key topics for politicians vying for the presidency is the issue of the opioid crisis which has been a growing problem in the past several years. As overdose rates continue to increase, the government so far has been unable to create an effective solution to prevent the fatal effects of opioids on…
What is the Burden of Disease?
Substance abuse over a long period of time takes its toll not only on a person’s mental health and the way that they function in life but also on their physical health. Many people have so damaged their bodies from repeated abuse of alcohol or drugs that they end up with chronic physical diseases that…
Tiger Woods Journey to Redemption
One of history’s golfing greats recently made an impressive comeback as Tiger Woods won the Masters tournament. The athlete had been struggling in his personal and professional life for the past 11 years and finally won the fabled green jacket that he hadn’t worn since 2005. It was a surprising but triumphant win after his…
