Daily Drug Use Signals a Problem While there are some surveys that indicate drug abuse among teenagers is decreasing, that does not mean the problem has gone away. It’s still common for teens to experiment with drug use for the purpose of fitting in, escaping from reality, or simply out of curiosity. Could your teen… Continue reading 7 Common Signs and Symptoms of Teen Drug Use
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Horse Riding as Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Equine Therapy: Does It Help Address Addiction? Yes, equine therapy be used to help address issues related to addiction. It helps us shift emotional and mental patterns, and discover new ways of being. While relatively new, this type of therapy has been shown to have many widespread benefits for both mental and emotional health. How?… Continue reading Horse Riding as Therapy in Addiction Treatment
Heather Locklear Addresses Addiction On Instagram
“Addiction is ferocious and will try to take you down. Recovery is the best revenge.” Heather Locklear, the TV star best known for role on Melrose Place has had a difficult year. She’s been making headlines for her struggles with addiction and mental health, including several trips to treatment. Locklear is also currently facing a hearing… Continue reading Heather Locklear Addresses Addiction On Instagram
Science Series NOVA Tackles US Drug Crisis in PBS' "Addiction"
The PBS documentary airs on October 19th. The opioid crisis affects entire communities across the United States—yet there is still much about opioid abuse that is poorly understood. A new documentary airing on PBS aims to change that by exploring the crisis from different angles. ADDICTION, produced by NOVA, tackles both the science of addiction… Continue reading Science Series NOVA Tackles US Drug Crisis in PBS' "Addiction"
Are Teens' Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?
It all comes down to the developing brain. While teenagers have always experimented with mind-altering substances, they are at more risk of addiction than ever. The combination of modern drug availability and the specific vulnerability of the teen brain make the teen years a higher risk for addiction than in adulthood. The Centers of Disease… Continue reading Are Teens' Brains More Vulnerable To Addiction?
Iceland May Be On The Verge Of Opioid Epidemic Similar To The US
In 2017, there was about one drug-related death per 10,000 people in Iceland, compared to one per 4,500 in the US. During the first half of this year, Iceland has already seen 29 likely drug overdose deaths—nearly as many as the 32 total that the country had in 2017. The alarming increase, according to Reykjavík Grapevine… Continue reading Iceland May Be On The Verge Of Opioid Epidemic Similar To The US
The Go-Go’s Talk Addiction, New Broadway Musical
“We only had one tool in our box, and that was drugs and alcohol because there was just so much going on,” said guitarist Jane Wiedlin. The Go-Go’s are back in action with a new Broadway musical and a fresh take on the band’s hectic heyday. In a recent interview with People, the LA-based band,… Continue reading The Go-Go’s Talk Addiction, New Broadway Musical
Rapper Vic Mensa Deals With Addiction, Mental Health In New Song
The 25-year-old rapper gets candid about relapsing, recovery and mental health in his new song “10K Problems.” Chicago rapper Vic Mensa just dropped his second single in a month called “10K Problems.” The song tackles addiction, his struggles with his mental health and dealing with family tragedy. “10K Problems” immediately received strong reviews upon its release, and… Continue reading Rapper Vic Mensa Deals With Addiction, Mental Health In New Song
Farrah Fawcett's Son Blames Recent Arrest On Parents, Not Drugs
Redmond O’Neal claims his troubled life is a result of the expectations and attention placed on him for being the son of the famous couple. Redmond O’Neal, son of Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O’Neal, blames his recent arrest not on drug problems, but because of the pressure of having famous parents. After many speculated that… Continue reading Farrah Fawcett's Son Blames Recent Arrest On Parents, Not Drugs