Binge drinking among the military is a growing epidemic. In 2003, it was reported that 1.5% of our military soldiers were suffering from alcoholism or have alcohol abuse issues. Stress seems to be a contributing factor to alcohol binges and suicides. It is tragic that there is a growing epidemic of substance abuse cases within…
Aripiprazole to Treat Cocaine Addiction?
Cocaine use directly impacts the central nervous system. Dopamine, a main chemical in the brain, is responsible for emotions, movements, and sensations. When cocaine is used dopamine is overproduced by an artificial conductor. When addicts feel depressed after using cocaine it is because their brain has depleted dopamine and needs time to begin naturally generating…
Sex Addiction Revealed in the Movie Shame | Stepping Stone Center
Sex Addiction Revealed in the Movie Shame | Stepping Stone Center The past couple of weeks everyone has been discussing the movie Shame. Shame is about a man who suffers from sex addiction. The film does not glorify sex addiction but gives the viewer the perspective of an addict who is struggling with a true…
Felon to Community Recovery Role Model Through Drug Rehab
Felon to Community Recovery Role Model Through Drug Rehab An article written in the Deccan Herald from New Delhi, “Addict-felon turns role model, thanks to de-addiction camp”, describes a 22 year old ex-drug addict and felon who is now in recovery and giving back to his community by helping other adolescents and young adults who…
Unsafe Sex and Alcohol Consumption
Unsafe Sex and Alcohol Consumption Recently there have been many studies in the news about the correlation of unsafe sex and alcohol. Studies say that it has already been established that alcohol does lower inhibitions and clouds your decision making process. Researchers want to narrow down the wide range of misjudgments made by those under…
Alcoholism is Helping Decrease the Population
In the article “Alcohol Diseases Double in 7 Years”, a study was done in England that indicated: 1.2 million people in England needing in-patient hospital treatment for alcohol-related cancers, liver diseases and poisoning in 2010-11. There have already been over 7,000 hospital admissions for young people under the age of 18 in 2011 that are…
Demi Lovato is Sober
At the ripe age of 18, Demi Lovato Disney actress and singer, has completed drug treatment and recognizes that she was self-medicating emotional pain with drugs and alcohol. She checked into drug rehab in 2011 to address her eating disorder, addiction and mood issues. She is like most people that suffer from addiction who have underlying…
Pill Heads
Pill Heads An article in the NY Daily News states that prescription drug use has skyrocketed to 430% over the past decade. This number is astronomical as it seems that prescription drugs are the equivalent to taking vitamins in our society. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Tylenol with codeine,…
The Never Ending Battle with Addiction
Addiction to drugs or alcohol is a never ending battle. Even those who have been able to get clean and sober have to take constant action to ensure that their sobriety is their main priority. Stories told of people getting clean and sober, and then relapsing, are endless. Getting and staying sober is not easy….
Legal Stimulant Abuse
Legal Stimulant Abuse In the Washington Post there was an article about the disturbing increasing rates of Ritalin and Adderall use by college students. It is suggested that late night study habits have produced the need for stimulants to assist with students staying awake. There may be a possibility that these drugs aren’t just being…
