Thursday, May 2, 2024
People struggling with a substance use disorder (SUD) often feel that life is an uphill battle. Addicts may experience physical and emotional exhaustion, deep hopelessness, debilitating cravings for drugs or alcohol, and fear about what may be in store for their future. One in ten Americans abuse illicit drugs or […]
60% of the people who remain sober after Alcohol Use Disorder treatment can avoid relapsing for life. However, getting to that point is challenging. 2/3rd of the people who sign up for substance abuse treatment relapse before completing their program. 85% relapse after the treatment, which is where post-rehab recovery […]
Marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in some states in the United States. However, it remains illegal under federal law. Prospective employers may require job applicants to undergo a drug test for weed as one of the conditions for employment. Safety-sensitive industries such as transportation may also require employees […]
There are numerous reasons why people take drugs. They may be using them for recreational purposes or to manage pain. When it comes to managing pain, these pills get consumed in a controlled manner before being discontinued. Taking drugs is inherently not wrong but becomes an issue when drugs get […]
There indeed is a history of people using natural methods to overcome addiction without any clinical intervention. However, it still remains crucial to always consult with a doctor or therapist before embarking on a course of treatment to manage your addiction or withdrawal syndrome. Different natural remedies, both herbs and […]
It may start with a few beers or a pill to ease your pain. You know addiction is a possibility, but never think it can happen to you. You have everything under control, until you don’t. This script plays out over and over with different characters and substances. However, it’s […]
During this pandemic, many of us have the hope deep down that things are going to gradually return to the way they were and cling to an optimistic outlook on life. But what if you feel like you are no longer the same, and maybe never will be? Many survivors […]
A survey conducted on “Smart Stores – Rebooting Retail Stores Through In-Store Automation”, in North America, Europe, and Asia on more than 5,000 consumers and over 500 retail executives. The survey report stated that most consumers believe that automation has helped solve pain points. Of which about 66% of consumers […]
Advances in the neurobiology of alcohol dependence have enabled the introduction of new drugs in the treatment of alcoholism. The pharmacological treatment of alcoholism is reviewed. Drugs that decrease the desire to drink have become a first-line alternative. The review of the studies carried out with acamprosate or with naltrexone […]
Heroin is a highly popular recreational opioid drug, commonly used to treat patients in a medical setting. Known as diamorphine, the drug is used to relieve pain or in opioid substitutional therapy. However, outside of medically supervised settings, heroin abuse is, unfortunately, damaging the lives of many individuals across the […]
At some point in our lives, we’ve all been told about the seriousness of addiction. Addiction can refer to a dependency on alcohol or drugs, or even an activity like gambling or sex. But there are so many important facets of addiction that most people don’t fully understand. It’s important […]
Money management is not only made for big companies or the rich but for everyone whether you make more or less. Many individuals are always in quest how to live a life so full and worry-free financially. The problem, however, is while many would want to start building their own […]