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Usage Throughout Youth Though chemically addicted to crack cocaine and alcohol, Jimmy’s come to an understanding that he was “addicted to lack of identity and lack of worth”. Jimmy started using at age 7, getting drunk and high with his babysitters (using pot and alcohol), who thought...
Many may be familiar with the drug known as LSD, but its origins may be somewhat of a mystery to some. While the drug itself may be commonly known as a drug used in a club environment or a means of escaping reality. But a...
How Society Views Drug Addicts Drug Addiction is an ever-present threat in our society today. It is viewed, however, in a very specific context by society and the majority of people are not aware of it's existence outside of the homeless, the teenage rebels, and the...
Addiction on Deployment Even after Corey graduated as a United States Marine, his addiction continued by way of drinking heavily. Traveling around the world on the expense of the U.S. government, Corey saw the world bits and pieces at a time, as he would get blackout...
The medication Suboxone has demonstrated uses in the treatment of certain substance use disorders. However, this drug has darker side. Even though Suboxone can be used to help recovering individual, the drug itself can also worsen one's state because of it's own addictive qualities. This...
Celebrate Recovery “is a fellowship of men and women who proclaim Jesus Christ is their higher power”, explains Clinical MA Jimmy Monaghan. It’s a Christian-based program that uses literal biblical verses and passages to help members through the recovery process. 12-Step Method Like other fellowships and recovery...
The Man Behind The Addiction Coming from a home that stemmed from two vary diverse population groups, Corey was expected to conduct himself within certain parameters. His mother was a hippie and his father was a U.S. Marine. The dichotomy of messages he received while growing...
In light of recent events, we are witnessing a surge in GHB overdoses, and the purposes it is used for. Earlier in October, John Stamos was arrested for driving while under the influence of GHB. When questioned about his use of the substance, Stamos posited...
Alcohol abuse is becoming more common these days as people not only use this intoxicating liquor for letting loose and having fun, but also as a method for escaping the burden of their problems or drowning their sorrows. Alcohol has been an unhealthy coping mechanism...
When you think of drug addiction you can’t help but envision a poorly lit alley with two shady figures looking over their shoulders and whispering menacingly. Dirty and unkempt, they perform a slight of hand to exchange heaven knows what and they depart from each...