Sexual Trauma and Drug Addiction
The link between sexual trauma in women and drug addiction is strong. So many women who’ve been sexually abused as children, raped, or sexually manipulated in some way also try to cover that enormous emotional pain with drugs and alcohol.
Prescription Drug Addiction What Makes It Different
An addiction is and addiction is an addiction, right? Wrong. Each type of addictive drug affects people and their lifestyles in slightly different ways. Just the legality of some drugs can make a big difference. Today, we’ll look at a few things that set prescription drug addiction apart. Prescription Drug Addiction Can Begin With Legitimate Needs Many . . . . Continue Reading
Percocet Addiction and Drug Rehab
Percocet is a commonly prescribed opiate form of painkiller medication. Used properly, it can help a person with temporary pain (such as from surgery or intense activity) get relief and live their life. However, it doesn’t take much misuse and you can get addicted. Find out more about this powerful drug and what this means . . . . Continue Reading
Women Drugs and Crime
The connection between women and crime is not simple. In many cases, it involves drugs, bad childhoods, and sex. The way drugs fit in can be somewhat unexpected as well. The stereotype for crime still seems to be focused mostly on men. But women’s arrests have been on the rise. Incarceration is often the end . . . . Continue Reading
New Year New Start With Drug Rehab
You know what the biggest problem is with New Year’s Resolutions? Follow through. The ideas are nice, but people hardly stand behind what they promise to do. What’s holding you back from following through on your thoughts on going to drug rehab? Let’s look at some compelling reasons to consider a fresh start with drug . . . . Continue Reading
Addiction and Social Problems
Drug addiction is a complex problem. It is a condition that deeply affects the individual’s mind and body. Addiction also has wide sweeping affects on that person’s social connection and functioning. Unfortunately, many addicts don’t realize the social impact of their addiction until much of their functioning has greatly deteriorated. Stigma From Addiction Interferes With . . . . Continue Reading
Girls Mom Comes Home From Drug Rehab For Christmas
Sarah, a fictitious 9 year old girl, gets her wish of having her mom home at Christmas from drug rehab Christmas Wish of Mommy Coming Home From Drug Rehab My best Christmas wish ever came true! Mommy was gone at the drug rehab place for a super long time, and I really missed her. Then I . . . . Continue Reading
Drug Addiction and Infectious Disease
The risk of infectious diseases goes hand-in-hand with drug and alcohol addiction. A person with a drug addiction may not realize it, but they are at a greater risk for chronic illness and death from infectious disease. If you have any drug addiction history, you need to find out more about your risk from infectious disease. . . . . Continue Reading
Heather Locklear Addiction and Mental Health Problems
Heather Locklear is one of the most well known steadily working TV actresses of the last thirty years. She has been married to two rock stars and has dated several TV actors. It would appear that she has an enviable life. However, she has recently had struggles with both mental health and drug use recently, . . . . Continue Reading
Suicide and Women With Addiction
Suicide is a tragic way for a life to end. Unfortunately, drugs and alcohol sometimes have a hand in making it happen. Drug addiction and alcoholism can put a woman at great risk for suicide for various reasons. For safety’s sake, take a look at what makes drugs and alcohol such a potent factor in suicide. . . . . Continue Reading