A recent study conducted by researchers at Oregon Health and Science University and published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine has outlined some guidelines for physicians and pharmacists in order to reduce the likelihood of opioid dependence in patients being prescribed opioids.
While methamphetamines have been the subject of hip and prestigious television shows like Breaking Bad, there has been a real and growing meth problem that has continued to escalate around the country, despite people being more educated than ever about the dangers of meth. This modern meth situation is a two pronged attack on our way of life: one from the black markets and illegal producers who continue to flood rural areas with crystal meth, and one from the legal pharmaceutical companies who are filling our schools with dangerous drugs like Adderall. Either way, there is a complicated meth problem in modern America, and one that must be addressed. Here is a lowdown on the modern meth situation...
There are many different types of addiction that persist in the human experience. However, one type of addiction that rarely gets talked about enough is sex addiction. Unlike substance abuse, sex addiction isn’t necessarily about being addicted to a type of behavior. Instead, there are usually a large amount of underlying factors, such as anxiety, depression, self doubt, and extreme stress. Sex is simply the way that a sex addict chooses to try to wash away these problems that should be dealt with head on. From there, the addiction continues to persist. Here are some of the major challenges of sex addiction, today...
While most types of addiction we hear about have to do with substance abuse, there is actually an entire world full of all sorts of addictive habits that are deemed (mostly) acceptable by society. Some of these addictive traits are pretty harmless, while others can actually affect your life closer to the way that substance abuse might do, although probably not quite that much. The tolerance of much of these addictive habits will probably have to do with the people around the person who exhibits these habits, but they still remain with far less stigma. Here are some of these tolerable addictive habits...
While it may seem that painkiller abuse often serves as the stepping stone that leads toward heroin abuse, a recent study reveals that many are, in fact, using painkillers and heroin concurrently depending on their availability. The study was published in a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine in late October.
The purpose of art and storytelling is to sort out distinct parts of the human experience. The trials and tribulations of addiction are certainly a slice of human experience that deserve to be explored in our modern world. Thankfully, there have been many great films that explore different aspects of addiction, as well as the recovery from that wretched disease. Keep in mind, many of these films could be triggers for a former addict. Watch with discretion. Now, here are some great films about addiction...
There are many tools available to those who are going through addiction recovery, and a recovering addict very well may need all of them. One of these tools is simultaneously very social and very personal. Blogging during your recovery can be a very spiritual experience that acts as your own personal guide to this unique time of your life. Here are some wonderful benefits of blogging during addiction recovery...
The 12 step addiction recovery model is one of the most common and beneficial recovery programs available for individuals who are striving to recover from addiction. Research has proven that many addicts only half commit to recovering from addiction; however, it has been recorded that if a person can commit to a 12-step recovery program, that their ability to fully recover is much stronger. Here are some of the benefits of that a 12-step addiction recovery program offers for recovering addicts.
Addiction affects families as well as individuals. It detaches the addict from the family unit, deteriorating trust, safety and security. It also creates fear, guilt and resentment among family members. Healing the family is crucial for the long term success of the addict as well as the success of the family.
Recovery from addiction can be a time when you’re feeling uncertain about your future and uncertain as to how you will find purpose in your life after addiction. Finding purpose, however, is essential to remaining accountable for staying sober, and it can offer something rewarding to fill your time with. Here are some things that you might be able to find purpose in as you navigate recovery from addiction.
