Addiction & Society

The best way to overcome an addiction is to never fall prey to one in the first place. Of course that’s much easier said than done and there are plenty of extraneous factors that can lead people down the path of dependencies. But if there are preventative measures that parents can take to at least […]

There are often many debates about the addictive nature of cannabis. Now that it has become legal in many states, advocates often praise its benefits; which tie back to pain and anxiety management. But other studies have shown it to be a gateway drug, particularly for young people, and a substance that can lead to unhealthy […]

It is interesting, at times, to put yourself in the mindset of an business owner. Employee welfare is a key component of running a successful operation, which begs the question: How should you respond if someone in your workforce is battling an addiction? Well, truth be told, it’s a much more common occurrence than you […]

NBC News recently published an important article about America’s prison systems and how, for people suffering from addictions, they can be a very dangerous place. This actually ties in to a recent decriminalization law passed in Oregon, which would send people caught with small amounts of heroin into treatment programs versus jails. It is all […]

Though it may be hard to believe, recovery options aren’t quite as widespread as people realize. And the COVID-19 pandemic has only worsened that situation, particularly when you consider rural areas across the U.S. With clinics forced to shut down because of quarantines and people stuck at home, the concept of getting to a treatment […]

Drug addiction causes physical effects in the brain as well as psychological effects. Different types of drugs cause different reactions in the brain. The question “How does drug addiction affect the brain?” has been studied by scientists for decades, but some of the deepest effects are only becoming clear in recent years. Drugs as Neurotransmitter […]

In our field, we come across many “functional addicts.” This, of course, describes people who are battling a substance abuse or alcohol issue, but also manage to hold down a regular job and hide their problem. Well, truth be told, every dependency has a breaking point and there almost always comes a day when your […]

For most people, the summer is an exciting time. The warm long days offer an added excuse to get out, have fun and (truth be told) indulge. And now, it appears there is actual research that shows that drug experimentation rises sharply during this time of year. Coming from The Journal of General Internal Medicine, […]

When it comes to combating crippling addictions to narcotics like heroin, unconventional methods are often proposed as potential solutions. One such suggestion (that has had its fair share of controversy) is the implementation of safe injection sites in major cities. The idea would be for users to get access to clean needles and avoid the […]