CNN details how the public perception of addiction has been warped. While advertising and other media campaigns have twisted information in an attempt to keep children from using drugs, they have instead created a stigma, making people with addictions feel wrong – like bad people – and unable to … [Read more...] about Myth Busters: The True Nature of Addiction
5 Ways to Beat Alcohol Addiction
Alcohol addiction is a challenge. It is a struggle that not only affects those suffering from the addiction, but the loved ones surrounding them. Remember, a dependency to alcohol does not make you a bad person, as we all face obstacles in life. With this in mind, here are five ways you can actively … [Read more...] about 5 Ways to Beat Alcohol Addiction
Society’s Addiction to Addiction
“Have you tried their fries?” Courtney asks over lunch. “Oh my god, I am so addicted to them!” “No, I haven’t,” replies Ginger, “but did you see the season finale of Game of Thrones last night? I’m completely addicted! I’m going to have withdrawals waiting for the next season to start.” “Game … [Read more...] about Society’s Addiction to Addiction
Alcohol Awareness: The Hidden Risks & Dangers of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Did you know because of the effect alcohol can have on the brain, it is actually considered a drug? It's a fact, the more alcohol you drink the more it can reduce your ability to think clearly and slow down your ability to respond, similar to the way other drugs affect the body. Any substance that … [Read more...] about Alcohol Awareness: The Hidden Risks & Dangers of Drinking Too Much Alcohol
Acetyl Fentanyl Could Hit Charlotte’s Streets
Last winter, a headline in The Charlotte Observer read, “Two powerful street drugs behind recent overdoses across NC.” The story, covered by Thomasi McDonald, opened with a reference to a warning issued by the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) in the winter of 2013. The NCDHHS … [Read more...] about Acetyl Fentanyl Could Hit Charlotte’s Streets
Infant Care and Drug Addiction: Why It Matters
Ask anyone how drug addiction affects pregnancy or infant care, and you’ll receive a slew of answers, all of which have one thing in common. Drug addiction affects both negatively. A recent NCBI study involving inner-city, low-income mothers in New Haven, Connecticut, delved deeper into the impact … [Read more...] about Infant Care and Drug Addiction: Why It Matters
A Fun, Safe & Sober Prom? Yes! Here’s How.
Although the legal drinking age is 21 in the U.S., studies show that by age 18, more than 70% of teens have had at least one drink (NIAAA). When asked who gave them alcohol, many responded they got alcohol from a family member or friend. Some simply were experimenting and drank alcohol they found at … [Read more...] about A Fun, Safe & Sober Prom? Yes! Here’s How.
