Drug and alcohol use is commonplace, to the point that those who don’t drink are often interrogated as to the reasons why. This is despite the many risks associated with drug and alcohol use, both short-term and long-term. While activities …
It’s human nature to speak without thinking sometimes. On occasion, you may buy things on the spur of the moment. These behaviors are examples of impulsivity—acting without forethought. To some degree, impulsive behaviors are common. However, impulsivity can be seen …
As a professional and someone who generally has their life together, recognizing that you have an alcohol or drug addiction can be complicated. You may use substances recreationally for some time before realizing that you no longer feel in control …
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Whether it’s detox, rehab, 12-step meetings, learning to curb the use of drugs, managing our lives in new ways or dealing with cravings, anything associated with stopping our addictions is often incredibly uncomfortable (at first) and requires a great deal …
No matter where you work, sharing your workplace with someone who shows signs of being a drug user can be distressing and worrisome. Whether it’s your co-worker, assistant, or boss who shows these signs of addiction, it can disrupt your …
THC, the psychoactive component in cannabis, may seem harmless. However, up to 30 percent of people who use marijuana will develop some degree of a marijuana use disorder, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. When you consider that …
What is THC and CBD? Are they both just different forms of cannabis that can get you high? Over the last few years, a significant amount of change has occurred in the cannabis industry. Some states have made it legal …
Heroin relapse is a problem that plagues many people with addiction, even after they go through the process of drug rehabilitation. As a result, the heroin addiction recovery rate is often heavily debated among medical professionals. Fully understanding this aspect …
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A person may use the term “meth mouth” to describe how meth effects on teeth lead to poor oral hygiene and endanger your health. Dentists everywhere dread the thought of trying to repair the damage long-term meth abuse causes. Along …
People become addicted to drugs and alcohol for a variety of reasons. It may start as a way of getting through a social situation or dealing with stress. People find they need more and more of the substance to get through the …