HEALTH ISSUES RELATED TO DRUG ADDICTION
People with addiction often have one or more associated health issues, which could include lung or heart disease, stroke, cancer, or mental health conditions. Imaging scans, chest X-rays, and blood tests can show the damaging effects of long-term drug use throughout the body. For example, it is now well-known that tobacco smoke can cause many […]
8 REASONS WHY YOUR TEENAGER WILL ABUSE DRUGS and/or ALCOHOL.
For many young people, using alcohol, drugs, or other substances, such as cigarettes, is just part of growing up. Many of them try these substances only a few times and stop, while others may continue to use them on a more regular basis. There are many reasons why teens havecuriosities, and experiment with alcohol or […]
THE IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY BALANCE LIFE IN RECOVERY!
When breaking free from a life of addiction, sobriety takes center stage in your life. Recovery takes all your time, energy and focus. While this is natural and necessary, it’s important to remember that there is more to life than your Recovery process. The keyword to remember is “balance.” Balance means allowing all the good […]
WHAT IS ADDICTION ? ADDICTION IS A COMPLEX DISEASE.
Addiction is a disease of the brain. It is a chronic disease that requires long-term treatment, just like any other chronic medical condition. As researchers continue to work toward understanding the disease of addiction, the picture becomes more complicated. There are many factors that go into a person becoming addicted to a substance. As a […]
Exploring the World of Cannabis (Marijuana/Pot/Weed)
A Brief History of Cannabis Cannabis, also known by different names such as marijuana, weed, and pot has been a hot topic in recent years . It’s time to explore (Cannabis) the various aspects of this fascinating plant, as attitudes and legislation continue to evolve. From its historical roots to its contemporary uses, from the […]
