The planning and preparation to go to rehab can be all-encompassing. When you get there, you immediately become busy working through your issues and attacking your addiction. Then it is time to go home. Your time in rehab has been preparing you for this day. While returning home can be a challenge, you also have […]
The recreational use of marijuana in the US began around 1910, and by 1931 it was illegal in at least 29 states. Today federal law prohibits the cultivation, possession and sale of marijuana, but some states are trying to work around that. In fact, 23 states have legalized the use of medical marijuana:AlaskaArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDCDelawareHawaiiIllinoisMaineMarylandMassachusettsMichiganMinnesotaMontanaNevadaNew HampshireNew JerseyNew
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One of the biggest trends in drug use among teenagers is the choice to abuse over the counter or OTC drugs. Easy access, cheap pricing, and their collective reputation as “safe” drugs make this trend all the more dangerous. The fact is, however, that not only is off-label, recreational use of OTC drugs dangerous; it
An astounding number of young adults use alcohol and illicit drugs every day. In fact, according to NSDUH data, over 4.8 million young adults aged 18 to 25 drank alcohol, and approximately 3.4 million used illicit drugs, on an average day. The data suggests that substance use remains a health problem among this demographic, and the rates
When a loved one is experiencing a problem, our first instinct is always to help. If you know someone who lost a parent, you send over a casserole, prepare meals or send a message of sympathy to show how much you care. If you know someone who lost a job, you contact them with a
Percocet is a commonly prescribed and easily abused painkiller known on the street as percs, paulas, 512, and others. It is a combination of acetaminophen and oxycodone, a drug that belongs to a class of highly addictive narcotic painkillers called opioids. Because oxycodone is habit-forming, abuse of Percocet typically results from a legitimate prescription for
Congratulations on getting help for your addiction. This is the first step on your positive journey. But as you recover, it is more important than ever to not let down your guard. As you work toward the recovery from one addiction, say, to alcohol, it is important to make sure you are getting help for
LSD is derived from ergot, a fungus that develops on rye grass. It is sold on the street in tablets, capsules and occasionally in a liquid form. It is odorless and colorless and has a slightly bitter taste. LSD is usually ingested orally, often being added to absorbent paper, such as blotter paper, and divided
Anabolic (“muscle-building”) steroids are man-made substances closely linked to the male hormone testosterone. Anabolic steroids require a prescription for use and can be taken orally, injected intramuscularly, or rubbed on the skin in the forms of gels or creams. Steroids are only available to treat certain medical conditions; however, they are often abused in an
Mouthwash can be an effective way to fight cavities. However, mouthwash can also be a secret vice for people who are addicted to alcohol. The same ingredients that help clean millions of mouths every day can also get people drunk faster than “traditional” alcohol such as wine or beer. Mouthwash has a higher percentage of
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