Understanding addiction and abuse are difficult challenges for those who haven’t experienced them. Or at least experienced them in the form of a drug dependency. Addiction can trigger a shift in a person’s physical habits and mental well-being. We have already discussed what this can look like and … [Read more...] about Why Do People Get Addicted to Prescription Painkillers?
5 Signs of a Prescription Painkiller Dependency
What does a dependency on prescription painkillers look like? How does it affect one mentally? Physically, a dependency will drive the body to a point where it requires the drug to “feel okay.” Mentally, an addiction can cause a drastic change in behavior, affecting a person’s mood, their energy, … [Read more...] about 5 Signs of a Prescription Painkiller Dependency
What Is G.S. 90-96?
Numbers, not many of us like them. In fact, most of us fall into two categories; we either loved math and got it, or we hated it and didn’t understand it. But the amount of things designated by numbers in our world is astounding. Between the math we use on a daily basis and the important policies … [Read more...] about What Is G.S. 90-96?
How to Have a Safe Summer Vacation
It’s summer; the season we’ve been waiting for all year long. It’s time to kick back, relax and have some fun, creating memories that will last forever. But you don’t want your memories to include a DUI, or being arrested for drug possession. While it may be tempting to take this time away from … [Read more...] about How to Have a Safe Summer Vacation
Hiding the Struggle: When Drug Addiction Wins
Drug addiction is a heartbreaking struggle, a devastating blow not only to the physical and mental strength of the victim, but also to the addicted person’s friends and family. While we may do everything we can to help those in trouble, we must face the facts: some people are lost to drug addiction. … [Read more...] about Hiding the Struggle: When Drug Addiction Wins
Introducing Drug Education School
Absolute Advocacy is excited and proud to announce the approval of our Drug Education School. It’s a pretty big deal for two reasons. First and foremost, we are officially one of only two agencies in the counties of Mecklenburg and Cabarrus qualified and legally able to offer drug education classes. … [Read more...] about Introducing Drug Education School
5 Myths about Prescription Painkiller Addiction
Prescription painkillers; we all know they have strongly addictive properties, and yet they tend to fall outside of our awareness when we think about drug addiction. Regardless, they pose a serious threat to those prone to dependency. Plenty of myths about prescription painkiller addiction float … [Read more...] about 5 Myths about Prescription Painkiller Addiction
