When we are abusing drugs, we do things that we wouldn’t normally think of doing. We aren’t proud of most of the things we do. Hurting our significant others is a common outcome of our drug abuse. Although we may not have the intention of hurting them, it is inevitable. This problem affects many couples….
What Drug Makes You Heartless?
After a two year legal battle, a man in Oregon, who was driving under the influence of methamphetamines, was sentenced to 11 years in prison for crashing into a young woman who was 5 months pregnant. Jack Dean Whiteaker angrily protested during the sentencing hearing claiming his innocence while the victim’s family read statements to…
Children: The Innocent Victims of Drug Addiction
When drug addicts use their drug of choice, they are lost in a euphoric world that is completely disconnected from reality. In this drug haze, they feel no pain, they have no appetite and they are detached from their emotions. Children who grow up such a drug-filled environment end up with a distorted perception of…
Am I an Alcoholic?
Many people struggle with alcohol addiction; however, many people do not know they have a problem with alcohol. Oftentimes the addict will ignore the warning signs or make excuses for their behaviors and the consequences they are experiencing as a result of their drinking. As they continue to drink, the addict falls deeper into addiction…
Acts of Desperation Fueled by Alcohol Addiction
In Wisconsin, a 23-year-old man stole two bottles of mouthwash from a local supermarket, but it wasn’t because he had an urge to keep his breath minty fresh, it was due to an uncontrollable urge to drink. His addiction to alcohol caused him to shoplift and drink an entire bottle of mouthwash, which contains approximately…
Elderly at Risk for Chronic Alcohol Abuse
According to Dr. Sally Rigler of the University of Kansas School of Medicine, one-third of elderly alcoholic persons develop their problem with alcohol in later life while the other two-thirds have had problems with alcohol for the majority of their lives. Alcohol has adverse effects on the body, which become more severe as the alcoholic…
Liquid Courage Can Ruin Your Social Life
Liquid Courage Can Ruin Your Social Life There are times when we drink alcohol in social situations. For every drink we consume, we gain “liquid courage” as it makes us more socially outgoing and braver. We may approach the person we have been checking out from across the room, or we may get up and…
Long Term Drug Rehab is better for Recovery
Long Term Drug Rehab is better for Recovery Many addicts make the decision to turn their lives around and seek treatment from a drug rehab center. The common length of stay at an addiction treatment is usually 30 days, but can an addict resolve their addiction in a month’s time? The truth is that it…
Spice: Synthetic Marijuana
Spice: Synthetic Marijuana Young adults are adding spice to their lives and it is a deadly ingredient. Spice, also referred to as K2, is a synthetic form of marijuana. It is advertised as a safe, legal alternative to marijuana, but that is far from true. According to the Michigan Department of Community Health, spice is…
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome
Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome According to a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association, the number of pregnant mothers using opiates has increased from 1.19 to 5.63 for every 1,000 births per year. As the number of expectant mothers using opiates rises, so does the number of infants born with opiate dependence or Neonatal Abstinence…
