Addiction

Substance abuse can have a devastating impact on your body, on your life and on the lives of those around you. While you are pregnant, the choices you make can impact the future health of your baby. If you use drugs while you are pregnant, there is a chance that your baby will develop neonatal abstinence syndrome. Understanding the effects of your substance abuse on the health of your child can help you make the best choice for you and your baby.

Writing is frequently used in addiction recovery programs, most commonly in the form of journaling. During rehabilitation, the process of journaling can help a person learn more about themselves, reduce stress levels, increase accountability, clarify feelings, track progress and more.

Suboxone is a popular medication used to help people overcome an addiction to opiates, which include heroin and prescription painkillers. While the medication can be a lifesaver when used under close medical supervision, an increasing number of people are abusing the drug.

Marijuana is often portrayed as a fun, harmless substance. There are countless examples in the media of young people casually using marijuana, and its use is often linked with a certain carefree attitude. While it may not be as addictive or harmful as other drugs, frequent marijuana use may have a negative effect on your body and brain, and addiction to it may be genetically linked to other mental disorders.

Abuse of methamphetamines is one of the fastest-growing drug trends in the United States.

Passing the bar exam for licensure to practice law is well known to be an intensely difficult test, one that challenges even the most prepared candidate. But according to a recent study, lawyers may be facing even greater difficulties after conquering the bar exam.

The widespread use of cell phones has turned into an obsession for many people. The ubiquitous presence of these mobile devices leads many to lampoon the bizarre love affair people have with smart phones.

In a letter accompanying Facebook’s initial public offering, founder Mark Zuckerberg clarified the underlying goal of the social network was to bring people together, "to make the world more open and connected.” Based on the extraordinary popularity of the service, it appears they are well on their way to exceeding that goal.

Mixing substances is a common activity among people who suffer from addiction. When tolerance for a drug increases, it becomes harder and harder to achieve the desired effects; adding another substance to the mix becomes a way to get the high you crave. With this knowledge in mind, it's no surprise that nearly half of addiction-treatment clients have been found to suffer from addiction to more than one substance. Experimenting with drug cocktails can cause serious health effects, and sometimes mixing substances can even be deadly. In this post, we'll take a closer look at certain drug combinations and discuss the risks of mixing substances.

Ketamine is a hospital-grade anesthetic used by doctors and veterinarians that has gained popularity since the 1980s as a "club drug" for its psychedelic, euphoric effects, particularly in the club and rave scene.

Heroin addiction is a widespread problem in the United States; according to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, about 669,000 American adults have used heroin in the past year. Most of these cases of drug abuse don't make headlines, but a number of famous people have spoken publicly about their struggle with heroin addiction. In this post, we'll talk about some famous names who suffered from a heroin problem and see what happened to each of these celebrities.

Many countries are moving away from a "war on drugs" approach to fighting substance abuse and addiction. Ireland intends to join the ranks of several other countries who have decriminalized low-level drug possession; in an even bolder move, the country is planning to open medically-supervised injection rooms in Dublin. In this post, we'll explore the plans for injection rooms in Dublin and see how this initiative is part of a more progressive drug policy for Ireland.