How to Get Help For Alcoholism and Abuse
Alcoholism and abuse can be a huge problem for many individuals and their families. The abuse may occur only when the individual is intoxicated, or it may occur all the time. Unfortunately, when an individual begins to suffer from alcohol abuse or alcoholism, he or she may engage in actions that have negative consequences, and […]
The NFL’s Substance And Alcohol Abuse Policy
Substance and alcohol abuse do not discriminate and people from all walks of life have an equal chance of being affected. It seems that even the elite of the National Football League (NFL), some of the most talented athletes in the world, are vulnerable to the influence of addiction. Recent news of the Bears defensive tackle, Nate Collins, charged with marijuana possession, has been fined and will be suspended for one game per the NFL’s substance abuse policy. The Kansas City Chiefs,’ Tamba Hali, regarded as the team’s best pass rusher, has been suspended for the first game of the regular season due to a violation of the NFL’s drug testing policy. The pressure to achieve is enormous, and many players use drugs and alcohol to cope.
The Effects of Drug Abuse on Your Teeth
Drug abuse begins impacting your body after just a short period of time. While each drug has a different impact on the body, including the teeth, there are two types of drugs in particular that cause quick and significant damage to your mouth and teeth. The use of two highly addictive substances, cocaine and methamphetamine, can lead to the type of drug abuse side effects that dentists often identify and subsequently refer to as meth-mouth or cocaine canines. Abusing either of these two substances can turn an otherwise healthy mouth into a cavity of disastrous proportions.
Strong Women In Literature Who Defy Stereotypes of Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression in women is a prevalent topic these days. You can’t turn on the television without coming across a news story, a drama, or a sitcom that deals with anxiety or depression. The fact is, we all experience these emotions. They are natural and common – who hasn’t felt anxious on the first […]
The Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Your Teeth
Alcohol abuse is a growing problem in many parts of the United States. While many people understand some of the risks of excessive alcohol use, like cirrhosis of the liver, metabolic problems, and circulatory problems, they may not understand how alcohol can have a negative impact on your body, including your teeth. Let’s explore how alcohol abuse can have a negative impact your teeth and dental health.
Is Drug Rehab for Women a Quick Fix for Addiction?
Drug rehab for women is the first step in overcoming an addiction, but as anyone who has dealt with addiction before knows, it is not a quick fix. Just as drug and alcohol addictions do not start overnight, they cannot be dealt with overnight. A person who becomes an addict does so over a period […]
Do the Olympics Need Addiction Treatment?
Addiction treatment may be going places it has never gone before: to the Olympics! We all know that addictions can be life-changing. They change the way we think, causing us to lose focus on what is important and to make decisions we normally wouldn’t even dream of. Addictions take over our lives in so many […]
Prescription Substance Abuse Overtakes Illegal Drugs
Substance abuse is one of the greatest concerns of law enforcement. While most public attention and law enforcement dollars have gone to combating illegal drugs like cannabis, cocaine, methamphetamines and heroine, the majority of cases of substance abuse in the US now involve abuse of prescription drugs. An estimated 1.5 million people in the U.S. […]
The Truth About Amphetamines
Amphetamines, like all drugs, are chemical compounds that are used to influence the way the body function. Many people use them to help them become faster, stronger or smarter. Amphetamines, such as Dexadrine, Ritalin, and Adderall, work by stimulating the central nervous system. Use of these stimulants is now common in competitive schools, sports, and the health professions. Unfortunately, what often begins as a way of overcoming a triple shift at the hospital or packed week of exams turns into a habit. After all, if the drug improved performance once, then it should do so again and again and again, right?
Does Substance Addiction Increase Your Risk for Partner Violence?
Substance addiction can be particularly difficult for a woman who has a partner or a loved one also suffering from substance abuse. Why? Because for many women, violence and substance abuse are linked.