Is Sugar Addiction a Real Thing?
When most people think about substance abuse they do not think of sugar, but there is such a thing as a sugar addiction and many people struggle with this issue. For years scientific study after scientific study has shown that sugar can trigger the pleasure …
Read More →New Year Resolutions, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health
The new year is a time to make resolutions. These resolutions are made in order to have a better and more successful life, maintain better physical and mental health, and eliminate any bad habits that you may have. Some of the top resolutions for …
Read More →If Meaning in Life is Missing then the Risk of Substance Abuse and Depression is Much Higher
A new study performed by researchers at Florida Atlantic University shows that when meaning in life is missing the risk of depression and substance abuse is much higher. Meaning in life, also considered spirituality, can also help lower the risk of mental health issues. …
Read More →4 Common Substance Abuse Relapse Triggers to Avoid During the Holidays
1. Stress- Stress can be one of the major contributing factors for substance abuse, and during the holiday season we all suffer from increased stress. There are parties and social gatherings to attend, gifts to pick out and purchase, financial factors to consider, and a …
Read More →Low Self Esteem Often Leads to Substance Abuse But When is This Personality Trait Formed?
It has long been known that low self esteem can contribute to substance abuse in teens and adults, but when is self esteem formed? This question is an important one, because knowing this fact could help with the development of new treatment modalities that increase …
Read More →Ignoring Substance Abuse Won’t Make It Go Away
Substance abuse is a common problem around the world, and some people believe that if they just ignore this issue that it will go away but that is not true. If you or someone you know has a problem with alcohol or drugs then addiction …
Read More →Tips to Help You Stay Sober
Take life one day at a time, especially in your first few months of sobriety. Don’t worry about tomorrow or next week, focus on getting through today without giving in. Don’t make the mistake of thinking that you can just have a little. You …
Read More →5 Designer Drugs With Devastating Consequences
1. Flakka- Flakka is one of the newest designer drugs to hit the street. This substance can cause the user to act in a crazed manner, becoming paranoid and suffering from a high body temperature which makes the user want to take their clothes off. …
Read More →Substance Abuse and Employee Addiction Reported by 10% of US Workers
Roughly 1 in 10 workers in the USA reported employee addiction issues or substance abuse on the job according to a new study by the American government. The results of this study is alarming because it shows that an average of 10% of the employee …
Read More →Adjustment Disorders: What You Should Know
Adjustment disorders, which may also be called stress response syndromes, and a form of mental illness which can be caused by many things including substance abuse. These disorders are characterized by reactions to an identifiable stressor in life which are extreme, excessive, and abnormal. The …
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