Treating Internet Addiction: A Trending Idea
In the past few years many media sources have been advertising various reasons why internet addiction is not only a reality, but a serious issue that many are living through, suffering without treatment. Some would even go as far as to say we as a society are facing an epidemic of internet addiction, and one of . . . . Continue Reading
New York Senator Knows Weed Bill Won’t Pass but Pushes Anyway
One of the biggest topics getting any attention these days is the reforms and discussions that revolve around legalization of marijuana. Last November the supporters of medical and legalized marijuana showed up in full force to vote in the Midterm elections in some states. Several states have passed legislation to allow marijuana to become available . . . . Continue Reading
Jon Jones Speaks Out, Says He is NOT an Addict
Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has officially spoken for the first time publicly since it was in the news that he tested positive for cocaine in a recent drug test. Jones took responsibility for using cocaine late last year, but said he has never been more than a recreational user and insists that he . . . . Continue Reading
Predicting the Power of Personalize Medicine in Recovery
For people with addiction, there are already so few effective drugs available to help in the recovery process, so this demographic takes the hit from failed medications especially hard. People with addiction tend to have even less of an effective experience with medication on a smaller average than most people, so how much good is . . . . Continue Reading
Fast Food Affects More Than Just Your Waistline
Fast Food Affects More Than Just Your Waistline You might have seen a post shared on Facebook that McDonald’s is getting rid of their famous Big Mac, as well as other popular menu items like their apple pie and even the ability to ‘super-size’ your meal. While it’s true that this billion-dollar fast food staple . . . . Continue Reading
Wine Made from Tiger Bones Endangering the Species
Have you ever wondered about the cost of some alcoholic drinks, and the prices being paid beyond the price-tag for some of these beverages to be made and marketed. In China, one recipe has been used for making an exotic and expensive wine for a long time, and one of the main ingredients is putting . . . . Continue Reading
Touch-Screens Training Our Minds with Our Thumbs
It’s been brought to the forefront before, the dependent nature developed through constant smartphone and social media usage, but it’s also come to light that using touch-screens has a way of actually re-shaping the way our brain works, and continually using our thumbs may re-shape our minds. The flexibility of the human brain and how . . . . Continue Reading
Woman Challenges Wisconsin’s “Cocaine Mom” Law
A Wisconsin citizen, Sara Ainsworth plans to challenge the state’s so-called “Cocaine Mom” law, a 16-year-old law that allows authorities to detain and force pregnant women into treatment on suspicion of drug and alcohol abuse. She is filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court in Madison and is being supported by the National Advocates . . . . Continue Reading
Can Crystal Meth Cause Parkinson’s in Women?
When someone battles with an addition to crystal meth they run the risk of suffering from an innumerable menu of debilitating side effects associated with methamphetamine use. But now they have one more terrible disorder to look forward to, because a new study is suggesting that users are actually 3 times more likely to contract Parkinson’s disease. . . . . Continue Reading
Pfizer Sued for Causing Addiction
It is not that out of the ordinary that Big Pharma is sued by people who suffer from side effects caused by their drugs. These kinds of cases you hear about all the time. You probably see a commercial for a drug, then weeks later see a commercial for a lawyer on a crusade against . . . . Continue Reading