Health Archives | Struggling With Addiction

by Drew Lewis

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HealthHow Adderall Can Fry Your Heart

1 hour ago3215 min

Stimulants like Adderall increase body temperature, blood pressure, and heart rate. When used for a prolonged period, especially in high doses, they can damage the heart and cardiovascular system. The most common medical issues arising from Adderall use are high blood pressure and tachycardia, as published in the National Institute of Health. But a 2017 study reveals that those who abuse stimulant drugs, like Adderall, show signs of premature aging in their cardiovascular system. It is...

by Paul Chastain

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HealthWhat Skin Problems are Tied to Regular Drug Use?

1 week ago27313 min

The skin is the largest organ in your body. It is also the most visible one and is often referred to as the window into a person’s overall well-being. The skin carries a clue about the health of other organs. Changes in the skin color or texture may sometimes indicate severe health conditions, according to dermatologists. Drug and alcohol use can have severe consequences on the body organs. Drugs like cocaine, and heroin can...

by Alexandra LaFollette

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HealthWhy is the Drug Rehab so Frequently Unsuccessful?

3 weeks ago63718 min

Drug rehab statistics show that the percentage of those who will relapse after a period of recovery ranges from 40 to 60%. These recurrence rates are similar to those of chronic illnesses like hypertension and diabetes. People spend a lot of money and effort on treatment, so why is drug rehab so frequently unsuccessful? Addiction is commonly known as relapsing disease. This might explain why over 85% of patients with drug use disorders relapse...

by Drew Lewis

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Advice HealthConfidence Vs. Complacency: When Does Minor Drug Use for Anxiety Become a Problem?

3 weeks ago72113 min

It’s normal for minors to feel anxious or worried from time to time. It happens when they move to a new area or school or before a game and so on. But for some minors, anxiety affects their thoughts and behavior every day, interfering with their home, social, and school life. In this case, a professional may prescribe anxiety medication to help the minor overcome the problem. Anti-anxiety medications influence the body and brain to...

by Drew Lewis

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HealthWhat Makes an Addict so Impulsive?

1 month ago4109616 min

Have you ever wondered why some addiction patients act with no thought of consequences? Like they run into a friend in town and accept a sudden invitation to get high when they have a job interview? Or they take part in pathological gambling despite the well-known risks of doing so? What really makes an addict so impulsive? As it turns out, most people who are struggling with substance abuse act on impulse. So, this...

by PJ Haarsma

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HealthWhy is Therapy Essential in Treating Addiction?

1 month ago3104114 min

Addiction can be both psychological and physical. Treating the physical aspect alone won’t address the psychological triggers that compel an individual to keep abusing substances. Addiction needs personalized treatments that address the symptoms, triggers, and consequences that drug abuse has on different areas of an individual’s life. That’s why many treatment facilities use various types of therapy as part of a holistic approach to tackle addiction and its related issues to reduce the risk of...

by Kreed Kleinkopf

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Advice Health LifestyleBoost Your Confidence After Getting Clean: 7 Ways to Maintain Sobriety

1 month ago5136216 min

Confidence is an integral part of recovery. It not only influences your choices and decisions but also leaves you empowered. There are ways to boost your confidence while in recovery and they are crucial to your success. But if you’re like most people, you likely had self-confidence issues before you developed an addiction. Unhealthy decisions, guilt, shame, anxiety, and fear can wreak havoc on your self-esteem. Luckily, there are a few things you...

by Alexandra LaFollette

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Health LifestyleWhy Do Ravers Grind Their Teeth?

2 months ago2151613 min

A concerned Reddit user posed a question about a bizarre thing that had happened to him after using molly. He bit his cheeks and lips without even noticing. “The next thing I know, my lips got huge, puffy, and swollen as though I had a disease,” he added. The user wanted to know why he bit his lips that bad and whether there was anything he could do to prevent it from ever happening...

by Drew Lewis

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Advice HealthIs Long-Term Inpatient Drug Treatment Best for Those Who Have Relapsed?

2 months ago5156315 min

When a loved one goes through the tough recovery journey and comes out on the other side sober and clean, there’s a lot to feel good about. However, the joy almost always comes with the fear of relapsing. After winning the difficult battle against substance abuse, it can be heart-wrenching to imaging that the victory may not last forever. But the reality is that the recovery from addiction seldom goes as planned. Many patients slide...

by Olivia Kibaba

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Health LifestyleHow Does Family Therapy Work?

2 months ago1126013 min

Addiction is sometimes referred to as a “family disease,” and rightfully so. It affects the patient and his or her entire family’s physical health, finances, and psychological well-being. At the same time, the family also has the power to make or break their loved one’s recovery efforts as he or she goes through the journey to sobriety. That’s why the importance of family therapy can never be overstated. Family therapy is designed to address...

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