Drugs and alcohol are often used by people to have fun and relax, but they can also be very addictive and sometimes very dangerous. As you get older, more teens and even middle-school-aged friends might be using drugs or drinking alcohol. While it might seem fun to them at the time, these things can
What Kids Need to Know About Drugs and Alcohol
The Effects of Alcohol During Pregnancy
Alcohol is a type of legal drug that people partake of for everything from relaxing to celebrating. While alcohol is something that people may freely imbibe under normal circumstances, expecting mothers should entirely avoid alcohol during pregnancy. Refraining from consuming alcoholic drinks is
Stages of Substance Abuse
Every year, drugs, including alcohol, negatively impact the lives of millions of Americans, either directly or indirectly. They can cause damage to one's ability to make a living, legal problems, marital and familial strife, homelessness, and health problems, including death. Learn to better
The Mental Health Benefits of Yoga
Because of the mental health benefits of yoga it continues to grow in popularity. The origins of yoga date back tens of thousands of years to ancient India. The literal meaning of the word yoga is "union." Ideally, the practice of yoga is meant to unite a person's body, mind, and spirit. This unity
Mental Health Guide to Depression Symptoms and Signs
In the United States, there are in excess of 20 million people who suffer from depression. It does not discriminate in terms of gender, although women are diagnosed with depression more often than men. Depression can cause people a number of difficulties and problems in their lives that range from
Facts About Drugs for Teens
Drugs are incredibly dangerous and available, despite the best efforts of parents, school administrators, and officers. Learn about some of the most common illegal drugs, their side effects, and their consequences with these important facts about drugs for teens. Facts about Drugs for Teens Facts
The Elderly and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a high-profile topic: Anti-drug and alcohol awareness discussions are a standard part of most secondary school and college educations. However, elderly and substance abuse is not commonly discussed. By 2030, individuals over 65 years of age will account for roughly 20% of the
9 Movies About Recovering Addicts
Nothing ends a night like a big bowl of popcorn and a good movie. If I get to pick the movie, then nine times out of ten, it is going to be about recovery. These last few years, my obsession with addiction recovery has quadrupled. I work, write, read, and watch movies about it. It is my passion; it
Krokodil is a Dangerous and Deadly Drug
Desomorphine, or krokodil, is a derivative of morphine that has fast acting drug originally used for pain relief and sedation. Krokodil is approximately eight to ten times more powerful than morphine. Originally used in medical settings, desomorphine is currently making headlines due to its growing
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