Dissociation is most common in trauma that involves a betrayal of trust. This is a survival mechanism that protects our need for social support. Sober October has ended and now (hopefully sober) November begins. Fall brings the annual three-fold challenge: Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s. This year, the midterm elections have created a fourth stressor… Continue reading Blackouts and Memory Gaps: How Alcohol and Trauma Affect the Brain
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How Much Do College Students Know About Heavy Drinking & Blackouts?
A new study revealed that a lot of students are unaware of the consequences of risky drinking. With some statistics showing that nearly half of all college students who drink alcohol regularly also experience a memory blackout, researchers have launched a series of studies to determine exactly what this demographic understands about alcohol and blackouts, as well… Continue reading How Much Do College Students Know About Heavy Drinking & Blackouts?
Francis Ford Coppola Enters The Cannabis Business
Coppola is launching a “cannabis lifestyle brand” in partnership with a sustainable cannabis farm in the Emerald Triangle. Francis Ford Coppola is best known as the director of the Godfather series and Apocalypse Now. But in recent years, Coppola has launched a lucrative wine business and also owns hotels in Italy, Guatemala, Belize and Argentina.… Continue reading Francis Ford Coppola Enters The Cannabis Business
Get Rid of Drug Cravings Once and for All
ARTICLE SUMMARY: There is no way to completely eliminate drug cravings. However, you can learn to live with them…and get through them. This article reviews why cravings occur and offers three practical ideas on how to cope. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 5-10 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Drugs and Pleasure Craving Definition Triggers Are Cravings Normal? What… Continue reading Get Rid of Drug Cravings Once and for All
How to Help a Spice Addict
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Research into Spice and its ingredients is only beginning. However, we do know it’s a heavily addictive drug with both short and long term effects to your health. Withdrawal can also occur. This article gives you background into the physical and mental effects of Spice, and offers suggestions for where to seek help.… Continue reading How to Help a Spice Addict
A New Addiction Intervention Book: INTERVIEW with Dr. Louise Stanger
Addiction and Families Addiction affects an estimated one in three American families. So, how do these families get help? Some struggle along on their own. Other families seek help directly treatment providers: detox clinics, psychotherapists, addiction treatment centers, or addiction counselors. Still other families are just lost. Still, there is one group of professionals that… Continue reading A New Addiction Intervention Book: INTERVIEW with Dr. Louise Stanger
Is It Hard To Quit Adderall?
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Yes, it can be hard to quit Adderall. Physical changes to brain function occur when you take Adderall daily. So, drug dependence makes quitting hard. Increased tolerance and brain chemistry also make it difficult to quit. This article reviews the main obstacles to quitting and how you can quit safely. ESTIMATED READING TIME:… Continue reading Is It Hard To Quit Adderall?
Detox From Marijuana
ARTICLE OVERVIEW: Many people seem to think marijuana is different from other drugs. This is not the case: you can get addicted to marijuana and may need to go through detox. This article describes what this process can be like and how cases of withdrawal are treated. Then, we invite your questions at the end. ESTIMATED… Continue reading Detox From Marijuana
The Secret of Talking to Your Addicted Sibling (Brother or Sister)
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Just one family member with a drinking or drug problem can bring imbalance to the entire group. And if you’ve offered help, your brother or sister may have refused it because they still don’t believe they have a problem. This article reviews ways to improve your approach to convince your sibling to get into… Continue reading The Secret of Talking to Your Addicted Sibling (Brother or Sister)
Alcohol Addiction and Abuse
ARTICLE SUMMARY: Alcoholism the #1 addiction in America. The social acceptance of drinking can often lead to denial. But if left untreated, a drinking problem has severe consequences. ESTIMATED READING TIME: 5-10 minutes. TABLE OF CONTENTS: No Healthy Amount Abuse Definitions Beer Wine Liquor Binge Drinking Mixing Alcohol with Drugs When It Becomes Addiction High-Functioning… Continue reading Alcohol Addiction and Abuse