Medical Marijuana vs. The Workplace: Who Will Win?
The federal laws on marijuana are very clear: don’t have it, don’t grow it, don’t use it. It’s illegal, according to the Federal Controlled Substances Act. There are more than a few states, though, that beg to differ. Fourteen states, to be exact: Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Maine, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, . . . . Continue Reading
How Drug and Alcohol Addiction Develop in Women
Not everyone who picks up a drink, is prescribed an addictive medication or experiments with cocaine, heroin, crystal meth or ecstasy will become addicted. So why is it that some who “pick up” drugs and alcohol develop an addiction that just can’t be put down without drug rehab? What are some of the factors that . . . . Continue Reading
Cocaine Rehab for Women: One Step at a Time
Women of all economic classes, races, and ages use cocaine. Some shoot it, others snort lines, still others smoke it in powder form or in the form of crack. However you use it, the result is the same: a terrifying addiction that is impossible to break alone. Cocaine Rehab and Withdrawal Most women who resist . . . . Continue Reading
Addiction Relapse and Birth Order Response To A Blog Reader
In September, a commenter asked a great question about addiction relapse risk after reading this post about addiction and family dysfunction. Drug rehabilitation includes many strides and setbacks, including relapse at times. Everyone has certain challenges to face with relapse including possible affects from birth order. Karen, I hope this gives you some good follow-up to your . . . . Continue Reading
Dating and Addiction Recovery Can Be A Tough Mix
You’ve hardly gone a few weeks without a boyfriend since you were in high school. Even through all your drug addiction problems, you’ve had a few steady guys. So now that you are trying to stay sober, you’ve been hearing that you are better off single. Nobody needs to tell you what to do with . . . . Continue Reading
Differences Between Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction
Not everyone who uses drugs and alcohol becomes addicted. Some people can get away with casual use with few consequences, and others ride the thin line between “some trouble” and “big trouble”. How do you know if you are abusing drugs or truly addicted? Drug and Alcohol Problems Depend on Control and Level of Problems . . . . Continue Reading
Drug Abuse and Addiction
Drug abuse is a problem affecting every area of the United States. Drugs have been around for centuries, changing the lives of women and their families. Narcotic “tonics” were commonly given to women in the 18th and 19th centuries. Women in the early and mid-twentieth century commonly used tranquilizers, and street drugs became more available to . . . . Continue Reading