Archive: Alcohol, Drug Addiction, FAQ, How To, intervention, Opioids, Prescription Drugs, Teens
Lying Through Addiction: How To Tell When Someone Is On Drugs
October 29th, 2014Something to remember when considering whether or not someone you care about has a drug problem is that people whose minds are being affected by drugs often lie. Dishonesty is something you can usually count on experiencing when you’re attempting to help someone get into a treatment program or even when first asking them if […]
The Science Behind Drug Abuse And Addiction
October 2nd, 2014Just as people differ in appearance due to genetic makeup, their environment, and the ways in which they care for themselves, so to do they differ in susceptibility to disease, including the disease of addiction. Addiction affects a person’s body and mind, changing chemicals in the brain, altering emotions, health, and a slew of other […]
The Top Ten Reasons That People Become Addicted to Drugs
September 30th, 2014There are several major players in the lineup of contributing factors leading to drug addiction. Many of those who suffer at the hand of addiction are also plagued by a mental illness, commonly in the form of an emotional disorder, such as depression. Those of us who suffer from other leading causes of addiction may […]
Myths About Drug Abuse and Addiction Infographic
September 23rd, 2014Learn more on Myths About Drug Abuse and Addiction illustrated with a visually stunning infographic that is easy to read and has a PDF version for you to download. Download PDF
The Most Addictive Drugs
September 10th, 2014Dependence on drugs can begin very quickly after use, in some cases. In other cases, it may take longer, but the dependence could be much greater, meaning that withdrawal from the substance would be more difficult and even dangerous. Some drugs are to potentially dangerous to the user that using them just a few times […]
How To Prevent Substance Abuse Relapse After Rehab Infographic
June 23rd, 2014Find out more about “How To Prevent Substance Abuse Relapse After Rehab” illustrated with a visually stunning infographic that is easy to read and has a PDF version for you to download. To read more about How To Prevent Substance Abuse Relapse After Rehab click here Download PDF
From Ambition To Addiction: A Look At “Study Drugs” Infographic
June 20th, 2014Find out more about “Study Drugs” and the dangers they have illustrated with a visually stunning infographic that is easy to read and has a PDF version for you to download. Download PDF
How to Talk to Your Teen About Drugs and Drug Addiction – Infographic
May 8th, 2014Discover how to talk to your teenager about drugs and drug abuse with a visually stunning info-graphic that is easy to read and has a PDF version for you to download. Download PDF
ADHD Study Drugs Don’t Improve Grades, New Study Shows
August 15th, 2013Attention-deficit disorder (ADD) and attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drugs are becoming increasingly common. However, they are not only being prescribed legally for kids and young adults who have these disorders, but are being used illegally by college students as a crutch in studying for exams. Over a period of 11 years, the National Bureau of […]
How to Enter Your Child Into an Addiction Rehabilitation Program
July 19th, 2013Teens struggling with addiction rarely understand the toll their addiction is taking on their lives, bodies, relationships, and futures. It’s nearly impossible to convince them of the long-term consequences of addiction when they’re in the throes of withdrawal or chasing their next high. It’s most difficult, however, for the parents who love them to watch […]
Parents: Don’t Tell Your Children of Past Drug Use, Study Reveals
June 19th, 2013Well, according to a study from a team of researchers out of the University of Urbana-Champaign, the answer is no. “Parents may want to reconsider whether they should talk to their kids about times when they used substances in the past and not volunteer such information” -said Jennifer Kam, study co-author and assistant professor of […]
How to Talk to Your Teen About Drugs and Drug Addiction
June 5th, 2013Engage Your Teen in Conversation Don’t ask questions that can get yes or no answers. Instead, ask specific questions that require more than “it’s fine” as an answer. This forces your teen to stop and think. Then it invites an actual conversation between the two of you. The more practice you have conversing with one […]
