Although a person’s environment is an influential factor in developing an addiction to drugs or alcohol, some people who live in the same environment become drug or alcohol users while others do not. Personality traits are associated with illegal drug use, and therefore substance use disorders. Therefore, psychological predisposition to drug or alcohol addiction does…
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A study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI), reports that one out of ten high school students misuse prescription drugs. Of those students, almost half of them said that they used multiple supply sources to obtain prescription drugs. Furthermore, three out of four of those students receiving prescription drugs from various supply…
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There’s a lot more to recovering from addiction than just abstinence. A successful recovery requires creating a life in which you feel happier and more fulfilled without drugs and alcohol. That means creating a plan and sticking to it. Unfortunately, you can do a lot of things right in recovery and still stumble if you…
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A study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information explores the science behind giving up and provides insight into motivation. Scientists say that the discoveries of this study could help people find motivation when dealing with depression, and decrease motivation for substance use when dealing with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Motivation and the…
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With the holidays upon us, not everyone has a magical time filled with days of happiness and family and friends. In fact, very few of us do. The holidays are busy and stressful, and many times we are forced to interact with family or other people we do not get along with. That creates more…
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Alcohol and drug use greatly and negatively affect millions of Americans in a variety of ways. Psychological effects, societal problems, and physical issues are all related to alcohol and drug use. Furthermore, a new study from the Massachusetts General Hospital Recovery Research Institute finds that more than a third of people who are recovering from…
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We have seen the value of having the love and support of our families throughout our lives. As children, they take care of us, give us love, and even come to our performances and school functions. As we get older and more independent, they are still there for us, prompting a “Hi Mom!” at our…
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The transition from adolescence to adulthood is vital for the brain’s development. Concerningly, this age group is one of the most associated with engagement in binge drinking and heavy drinking. Binge drinking is occasionally consuming up to five drinks within a short period, leading to accelerated intoxication. Heavy drinking is engaging in binge drinking behavior…
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Alcohol harmfully affects the brain in a number of diverse ways, and that is widely acknowledged. However, a study published by the National Center for Biotechnology Information reports that even after quitting drinking, the harmful effects of alcohol continue to impact the brain negatively. This damage persists, particularly during the first month of abstaining from…
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According to a study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, the opioid epidemic is leading to an alarming number of people with heart infections. Notably, a heart infection called infective endocarditis. Infective endocarditis is an infection of the valves or inner lining of the heart and its chambers, most often caused by…
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