5 Addictive Behavior Patterns
People that struggle with addiction tend to have certain kinds of behaviors that evolve due to their substance abuse. They engage in behaviors that help perpetuate their addiction and make it easier for them to continue using in spite of the consequences. They might go through many ups and downs during the course of…
New Show “Euphoria” Tackles Teen Drug Addiction
The new HBO series “Euphoria” deals with many controversial topics and often shocking depiction of today’s youth. But young people who have been through addiction themselves say that the character’s struggles closely mirror their own lives. The hard realism of the character Rue, is one that many teens and young adults identify with. …
Genetics May be a Factor in Marijuana Addiction
Researchers have recently been able to identify a gene that increases the risk for developing an addiction to marijuana. While cannabis is often thought to be less addictive than other substances, the reality is that 10 percent of people who use the drug develop a tolerance and suffer cravings and withdrawal when they stop…
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…
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…
Meth Epidemic Being Overshadowed by Opioid Epidemic
There have been a lot of headlines recently about the opioid crisis as it leads to increasing rates of overdose and prescription drug abuse. However, there is another worrisome problem that hasn’t received as much coverage because of the concern about opioids. The use of methamphetamine has also become a growing problem as those working…
Is the American Opioid Crisis Unique?
The misuse of opioids has become an epidemic in the U.S. in recent years as rates of addiction and overdose continue to skyrocket. There has been plenty of discussion and conjecture about what caused this epidemic and who is to blame for the rampant abuse of opioids. Although the medication is inherently addictive, there are…
What is the Next Best Thing in Addiction Recovery
One problem that many people experience when they are recovering from an addiction is the desire to find substitutes for their former habit. Once they are able to abstain from the specific drug that they are addicted to, they may subconsciously always be looking for the “next best thing” that will give them the…
Is It Possible to be Completely Unaware of Your Spouse’s Substance Abuse?
One thing that many people don’t understand about addiction is that someone with a substance abuse problem can become very adept at hiding their behavior. They will often go to great lengths to ensure that the people around them do not know they are addicted. It is possible for even their own spouse to have…
Ayahuasca Overview
Hallucinogenic drugs that are considered to be a “natural high” have become increasingly popular in the U.S. One of the most potent of these types of drugs is ayahuasca, a now trendy drink made from boiling vines and leaves found in the Amazon. Although it is new to many people in the U.S. it is…
