A recent study at Harvard and Northwestern University reveals the surprising effects of marijuana on the brain and body. Marijuana effects parts of the brain that control memory, motivation, and the pleasure-reward center involved in sex, socializing, and eating.
Recovering from addiction is similar to going through a really bad breakup. You feel completely lost and miss the feeling you get from drugs or alcohol, even though you know it was destructive. Because you are getting over addiction, love in recovery can be difficult, but not impossible.
No matter what happens, no matter how many times they relapse, always believe in an addict’s recovery. If you openly doubt their ability to break the addiction, why would they believe in themselves? They can’t conquer addiction alone. They need your support.
When people think about rehab, they often think about everything they’ll have to give up. They have to give up the escape that alcohol and drugs offer. What they don’t think about is everything they’ll gain in recovery. They trade a temporary escape for the amazing first freedoms of recovery.
Kids often don’t understand the dangerous effects of alcohol on the mind and body. Although programs like D.A.R.E address the dangers of drugs and alcohol, peer groups are extremely influential on teen’s perceptions of alcohol. This straightforward guide explains the effects of alcohol and how to deal with peer pressure.
Talking to a loved one about addiction is difficult. You don’t want them to think you are attacking them or trying to make them feel bad. The goal isn’t to make them feel guilty; the goal is to make sure they get the help they need. Here are 5 questions to ask your addicted loved one.
