Mental Health, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism, College Substance Use, Love and Sobriety
Why an Alcoholic Cannot Love
It is well known that alcoholics cannot maintain healthy relationships. But what is the reason why an alcoholic cannot love? This is because alcoholism is a progressive disease that slowly erodes the drinker’s ability to function in all areas of life, including personal relationships. As the disease progresses, the alcoholic becomes increasingly selfish and addicted… Read More
Drug Abuse, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, College Substance Use, Drug Rehab, Meth Addiction, Polysubstance Addiction
Signs of Meth Use
If someone you knew was abusing crystal meth, would you know? Many people would say yes. While crystal meth is a powerful drug that does cause many people to exhibit clear signs of abuse – this isn’t always the case. In fact, it’s not unheard of for many users to go years without parents, siblings,… Read More
Breaking News, College Substance Use, Fresh News, Mental Health, Psychosis, Sobriety
Tiktok Mental Health
Way back, before TikTok was even a thought in the creator’s mind – a decade before Instagram, and nearly a half-decade before Facebook – yes, way back to the Myspace era, an article was written regarding virtual support groups and social media platforms for mental and physical health conditions that encouraged the exaggeration, or full-blown… Read More
Mental Health, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism, College Substance Use
Boofing Alcohol – The Risks of Alcohol Enemas
Boofing is the act of anal-inserting alcohol through the rectum. It is also known as the butt chug, booty bumping, and booty beer. It is often associated with fraternities and college-aged men. Technically, this is little more than people giving themselves or others alcohol enemas. Keep reading to discover why people would choose such a… Read More
Mental Health, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism, Ativan Addiction, College Substance Use, Drug Abuse, Drug Rehab, Holiday Stress, Meth Addiction, Painkiller Addiction, Polysubstance Addiction, Xanax Abuse
Self Medicating to Deal With Stress
Stress is an unavoidable part of daily life, and while it can be a positive motivator in some cases, it also takes a toll on our bodies in many ways. A constant state of stress can lead to high blood pressure and heart disease, weakens the immune system, causes stomach problems and headaches, leads to… Read More
Drug Abuse, Addiction Aftercare, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, College Substance Use, Drug Rehab, Mental Health, Meth Addiction, Painkiller Addiction, Polysubstance Addiction, Sobriety
Can Antidepressants Help Addiction?
Antidepressants have long been used to treat mental disorders. Over the years, their adoption has led to in-depth research about how these drugs can aid someone seeking to overcome these illnesses. Depression is one of the most prevalent mental illnesses afflicting persons across the world in the modern day. According to the WHO, an estimated… Read More
Drug Abuse, Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, Breaking News, College Substance Use, Drug Rehab, Painkiller Addiction
Fentapills: What you need to know
The Rise of Fentanyl In America Fentanyl is a powerful, synthetic opioid similar to morphine but is 50 to 100 times more potent. It’s most commonly used to treat severe pain in cancer patients, those with chronic pain, and people experiencing acute pain. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, the drug was first… Read More
Alcohol Addiction, Alcohol Rehab, Alcoholism, College Substance Use, Mental Health
The Alcohol and Depression Connection
I used to drink to feel better. I needed to get that immediate relief and escape from my everyday life. It led me to a crippling alcohol addiction that lasted years and drove away a lot of cherished people in my life. I am still working to make up for the wrongs that I committed… Read More
Addiction Recovery, Addiction Treatment, College Substance Use, Mental Health, Sobriety
Marijuana and Depression: Using MMJ to Self-Medicate
We think of marijuana as a harmless substance, but it quickly led me to harder drugs that nearly took my life. The great people at Emerald Isle were able to get me through my struggle and open my eyes to the dangers of gateway drugs like marijuana. I’ve always dealt with depression off and on… Read More
College Substance Use, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse
Most Commonly Abused Drugs in College
The Challenges of Campus Life Many college students feel pressured to try new things, citing that they abused drugs as a result of this pressure. However, peer pressure is not the only reason for substance abuse in college. Moving from your teens into adulthood is challenging. Most college students have will experience the freedom… Read More
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