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There is always a new drug out there for people to get addicted to. Family and friends may not be familiar with the appearance or effects of these drugs, making it easy for the addict to use without detection. Here are five of the newest, most dangerous drugs that have become popular among teens and […]

Movies about wild college partying makes it seem like binge drinking is a fun and harmless pastime. However, when you drink more than a couple drinks, you are putting yourself at risk for many potentially life-threatening health conditions. The human body sees alcohol as a toxic poison, so too much can cause regular bodily functions […]

An overdose is one of the most dangerous things that can happen when taking recreational drugs. Drugs are never safe, but very few situations offer the same sort of immediate threat to a person’s life. They have always been a threat, but the number of deaths due to drug overdoses has been increasing in recent […]

Certain issues, such as depression or anxiety, can make a person highly susceptible to addiction. Addiction may come in a variety of forms, such as gambling, food, and other activities that might be not prove addictive to an average person. Some drugs are hidden in plain sight and are legal for anyone to purchase and […]

Find a Support Group A support group is one of the most helpful benefits of going through a drug recovery center program, but finding a support structure outside of that environment is also possible. The people in a support group help each other avoid the temptation to start using again, so finding people who are […]

After years of battling crippling addiction, both addicts and their families may feel disheartened. If an addict is trying their best to stay clean and simply can’t take the pain and anxiety of withdrawal, they may fall once again into the pit of addiction. Now, with extended research on addiction and treatment, we can learn […]

Comedians make us laugh. Actors make us laugh, and cry. Escapism is not only found within drugs and alcohol, it is found a comic that forces us to forget our troubles, a relatable human experience from a movie. The authors of our escapism are looking for an escape of their own, through their work and […]

It isn’t easy to cope with a loved one who is struggling with an addiction, but if you love the person, then you must continue to provide your support in a healthy way. There are several things that you should not do when a loved one is struggling with an addiction. 1: Don’t Provide Any […]

Alcohol addiction is a very serious issue in the United States, particularly among teenagers and young adults. According the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), nearly three percent of high school seniors reported alcohol use, and almost 60 percent of college students reported alcohol use. But can drinking during the teenage years lead […]

Methamphetamine is a popular recreational drug, but it’s also very dangerous. Almost five percent of the American population has tried meth at least once (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2007) and a smaller but still significant number of people use it regularly. That number has steadily increased over time, so it’s important to learn […]