The Trouble with Analogue Laws and Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are man-made chemically laced substances that are designed to mimic the effects of other illicit drugs such as marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The difference between synthetic drugs and drugs such as marijuana, cocaine and meth are that synthetic drugs are often legal (at least for a while) and sold over the counter at some . . . . Continue Reading
5 Awesome Things About New Attorney General Loretta Lynch
After a five-month-long wait, Loretta Lynch will finally get her confirmation vote for Senate Attorney General. Lynch will be will replacing Eric Holder, who was temporarily holding the position. Even President Obama acknowledged the exceptionally long delay, which last week called “crazy” and “embarrassing,” and said that it was due to a variety of . . . . Continue Reading
Some Women Are Stuck On the “Smoker’s Diet”
Have you ever heard of the “smoker’s diet” that people refer to when they compensate for missing meals by puffing down cigarettes? It’s the whole idea that smoking dulls your appetite, or that if you quit smoking you will fill the habit with eating, be it a need to do something with your hands, or . . . . Continue Reading
Treatment Instead of Deportation for Immigrants Charged with Drug Crimes
In California, there has been a proposal made that would allow drug offenders to complete treatment and avoid entering a guilty plea. This latest effort is in line with the great strides California has been taking in recent months in order to keep nonviolent drug offenders out of the prison system. For instance, last November . . . . Continue Reading
Laughter Really Is The Best Medicine
By Cheryl Steinberg Laughter is one of the most powerful, natural stress relievers out there. And societal recognition of just how important laughter can be is growing; there are such things as laughing meditation and even certified laughter teachers. Lynda Tourloukis is one such teacher based out of Park Ridge, Ill. “I think one of . . . . Continue Reading
Movement Therapy for Addiction
By Cheryl Steinberg You can often find “holistic” doctors nowadays as more and more understanding has developed when it comes to treating the things that ail us. And the same goes for drug and alcohol treatment. Holistic medicine – which is even recognized by the more traditional, westernized mode of medicine – treats the person . . . . Continue Reading
Music Therapy Key in Treating Addiction
By Cheryl Steinberg If you’re one of those people who “just isn’t into music,” this post might just change your mind. First off, I am a self-proclaimed music connoisseur (read: music snob). Yeah, I’m that person who would rather listen to music in the car than have a conversation with my passenger. Sorry, not sorry. . . . . Continue Reading
Higher Risk of Fatal Drunk Driving Accidents for Young Women
Every day, all across the United States, more than 30 people die, and countless others are injured in alcohol related accidents. When anyone gets behind the wheel of a vehicle while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they put the lives of everyone around them at risk. Drinking and driving is always a bad idea, . . . . Continue Reading
Bipolar Disorder and Drug Addiction: Where Does One End and the Other Begin?
Bipolar disorder, which used to be called manic depression, is a serious psychological disorder characterized by sudden and intense shifts in mood, behavior as well as energy levels. There are four major types of mood episodes that constitute bipolar disorder: mania, hypomania, depression and mixed episodes; each has its own set of symptoms: Symptoms of . . . . Continue Reading
Common Psychological Disorders Among Women
Are you a woman who experiences depression, anxiety, or any other mental health condition? If you said “yes,” then take comfort in knowing that you are not alone. A recent survey by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that 23% of the female population – that is, 29 million American women – . . . . Continue Reading