It is a fallacy that older people who are retired cannot abuse substances. As individuals grow older, they have to be more diligent about taking care of their physical and mental health, as they tend to become ill more frequently. They might have trouble with physical tasks that are more demanding and become fatigued easier, Read More…
Peace of mind is a relative term people use but it means something different for each person. One might need peace of mind that comes from a good night’s rest, while another may need a more eternal peace of mind that comes from knowing what happens after death. Living with uncertainty unsettles many people which Read More…
As a society, there is a great deal of reliance on the internet. People are spending more and more time online, which suggests a tendency towards addiction. That being said, due to the fact that everything can now be done online, including work, shopping and studying, individuals perhaps have to spend time online. So what Read More…
Mindfulness is a process for each individual person. It is not the arrival that matters, it is the journey. It starts with one step at a time, one foot in front of the other. Sometimes people want to jump into mindfulness practices and not really make the effort but expect immediate results. It is called Read More…
If an individual has been snorting Adderall, or they have been thinking about snorting Adderall, then they must learn about the effects it could have on the body. Snorting Adderall has negative side effects, including addiction. The Immediate Effects of Snorting Adderall When Adderall is snorted it releases a large concentrated dose of dextroamphetamine and Read More…
The motivation or will to do something is the most significant predictor of success. The same concept applies when an individual wants to make changes in their life. The fact is that making a change is difficult because people tend to remain the way they are for a long time and their habits are deeply Read More…
Ritalin is the brand name for Methylphenidate, which is similar to amphetamine. Ritalin is a central nervous system stimulant and is used to treat ADHD and narcolepsy. In the United States it is classified as a Schedule 2 controlled substance. Ritalin comes in sustained or extended release formulas, and can have different brand names. Effects Read More…
Codependence in an individual can be defined as the person having low self esteem who looks outside themselves for their happiness. These individuals usually look towards other people, often loved ones. A codependent individual has the tendency to see themselves as saviors. Recognizing Codependence The National Institute on Drug Abuse states that codependency poses more Read More…
This is not a simple question to answer. Yes, Ecstasy is a legal narcotic. No, Ecstasy is not a medical narcotic. What does this mean? Ecstasy acts as a stimulant and a psychedelic and is classed as a Schedule 1 drug in the United States. This means that it has no accepted medical uses. Narcotics Read More…
Anger in men is often viewed as masculine. It is seen as ‘manly’ when a man engages in fistfights or acts out their anger in a physical way. Traditionally, men are taught to be strong, and revealing their feelings is not meant to be a sign of strength, rather a sign of weakness. A lot Read More…
