Category: Addiction (Page 2)
Drug Use While Pregnant a Punishable Crime in Tennessee
For some reason, Tennessee is currently the only state that has made drug use while pregnant a punishable crime. In an effort to cut down on drug use throughout the state, House Bill 1295 has been passed; allowing potential jail time for expectant mothers who use illegal drugs during their pregnancy, in turn, harming their […]
Anti-Psychotic Medications on the Way Out?
Low-income and foster children have recently been the topic of much debate in California. As of late, the Golden State has actively been denying requests from doctors to medicate the aforementioned group. Since last October, the rate of denials have increased three times, thus bringing the amount of anti-psychotics being written, down from 16,915 to […]
Inside The Next Happy
What better time to delve into a new book other than when you are delving into being a new you? While focusing on sobriety after you have completed treatment is never an easy feat, sometimes reading about someone else’s journey and the lessons they learned before you, can act as a reminder of why you […]
Inside Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days Of The War on Drugs
Author of Chasing The Scream: The First and Last Days Of The War on Drugs, Johann Hari, aims to find a better way to fight addiction, because according to him – what we are doing isn’t working. The book delves into the War on Drugs and what we are really fighting about after all. He […]
Students Making Greater Strides towards Sobriety
As of late, the University of Texas joined the legions of schools across the country who are jumping on the recovery bandwagon. Instead of sitting back and watching headline after headline of another student tragedy due to alcohol or drug overdose, students have decided to take matters into their own hands and run a new […]
Addiction Recovery Award Show
Did you know that there’s an award show for addiction recovery? Well, the Strength and Hope Award Show is just that. The show places a spotlight on the importance of being of service to yourself and others, after you have finished treatment. According to the show, the goal is to have young people overcome the […]
Lack of Sleep Leads to Alcohol Abuse
A recent study reveals that sleeping problems as a child are indicative of a heightened vulnerability to alcohol abuse as an adult. Currently, about 27 percent of school aged children and about 45 percent of adolescents, do not get nearly enough sleep. According to Maria Wong of Idaho State University, the lead author of the […]
This New Substance Abuse Study Will Shock You
Did you know that almost 60 percent of pregnant teens have used an illicit substance in the last 12 months? A recent study published in Addictive Behaviors, examined the usage of various substances among pregnant and non-pregnant youth; revealing that pregnant teens had a much higher usage rate for drugs. While a shocking 60 percent […]
College Girls Are Heavier Drinkers than Men
In college, girls drink men under the table, according to a recent study from Harvard Medical School. Twice a week, the study recorded the intake of alcohol during 992 students’ freshman year. With an average age of 18 years and four months, the total amount of students included 573 females and 417 males. Despite the […]
The Benefits of Keeping a Journal
Adjusting to sober life post treatment can seem a very foreign and uncomfortable path to navigate. While the initial adjustment period won’t last forever (even though it may seem like it’s going to), keeping a journal can help make the transition a little bit smoother. According to Kathleen Adams, LPC, a Colorado-based psychotherapist and author […]