Learn About Smoking Triggers
A trigger is something that makes an individual want to do an activity, usually harmful. Triggers are different for different people. An individual who smokes or has recently quit smoking might have triggers such as drinking coffee, socialising, being in a stressful situation, or smelling cigarette smoke. Types of Triggers Knowing what triggers affect an […]
Methods of Quitting Meth Cold Turkey
What does quitting meth cold turkey mean? It’s stopping use of meth abruptly without any medical guidance or formal treatment plan. Is quitting meth cold turkey safe? What are the signs of meth withdrawal? Cold Turkey Meth Withdrawal Quitting meth cold turkey, that is, totally and all at once is the most difficult way to […]
Learn About the Length of Withdrawal from Cocaine
Cocaine is a very effective stimulant. Withdrawal symptoms for the drug usually start within hours of taking the last dose. Symptoms of Cocaine Withdrawal Withdrawal from certain substances, like alcohol and benzodiazepines, can involve severe physical withdrawal symptoms; however, detoxing from Cocaine brings most psychological withdrawal symptoms. Some symptoms of Cocaine withdrawal are fatigue, increased […]
Prescription Stimulants on College Campuses
If one assumes that kids in college only abuse alcohol and illegal drugs, then that would be a false assumption. As a matter of fact, legally obtained drugs are some of the most widely abused on college campuses. Prescription drugs are easily available, and a lot of students use them to improve academic performance. When […]
Learn Whether Gender Matters in Addiction Recovery
Addiction has historically been seen as a man’s problem, not one that typically affects women. Recently, addiction research has focused attention on the differing impact addiction has on women and men. Women and men process the experience differently and often need different support mechanisms to get through addiction recovery. Learn more about whether gender really […]
How to Beat the Relapse Stats
Relapse statistics may appear gloomy at first glance but the percentage of people who will relapse after a period of recovery ranges anywhere from 50% to 90%. This is often used as justification for those who want to keep doing addiction. Rather than hide behind the statistics, let’s learn about how to find aftercare resources […]
Treatment of Opiate Addiction
When looking for information on getting help for opiate addiction, it helps to know the signs of addiction but also where to go for help. Finding the right resources is a challenge but not impossible to overcome. Take a look at some of the best ways to find treatment options for opiate addiction. Treatment True […]
How Do I Navigate Jealous Emotions?
Jealousy is an emotion everyone experiences at some point. Human beings have a variety of emotions and sometimes jealousy pops up. Responding to this emotion is a choice and is something that does not need to take over a person’s life. Learn how to live with this challenging emotion. Wallowing in Jealousy Jealousy becomes a […]
Street Names for Cocaine
Statistics demonstrate nearly 7 percent of teens have tried cocaine by the senior year of high school and half have tried some sort of illicit drug by the time high school is finished. The more parents know about what children are doing and what is happening in peer groups, the easier it is to recognize […]
How Cocaine Affects the Brain
Cocaine is produced from the leaves of the coca plant. Cultivated in large quantities in South America, the drug is mixed with an array of chemicals including sulfiric acid, kerosene, caustic soda and cement to produce a liquid. This then is boiled to get a more solid form of cocaine. Learn more about how cocaine […]