Should You Go to Rehab for Cannabis Abuse? The use of cannabis is prevalent throughout the country. And though this drug has been decriminalized in many areas, that is not to say that it cannot have problematic effects on some people. Those who have developed heavy dependence on cannabis over their...
Most Substance Use problems are, in some way or other, a reaction to perceived stress. Recovery is abouts learning how to deal with life on lifes terms. Here are some suggestions. Thanks too Lisa S. for the contribution. Stress Management Techniques Today's culture rewards...
The longer I work in this field the more I understand that the substance use is generally a symptom. I also understand that the substance use quickly makes everything worse. Here is a great website that looks at the connections https://silvermistrecovery.com/childhood-trauma-and-addiction-in-adulthood/
Thank you to Goeff Crain for the article Emotional Development Risks With Adolescent Substance Use Drug and alcohol abuse amongst adolescents is on the rise. Before they graduate high school, 70% of students will have tried alcohol while 50% will have used an illegal drug. Adolescents experiment...
Please Read this excellent report from Hazelden Betty Ford Emerging Drug Trends Report Concerns Rising Over High-Potency Marijuana Use New research raises concerns about the ever-increasing potency of marijuana and the new ways it is being used, according to an analysis by the Hazelden Betty Ford Institute...
One of the issues that we need to pay more attention to is mixing drugs. Once kids get into the habit of partying it becomes very easy to start mixing things or trying something different. Becuase kids don't really see energy drinks as a "drug" it is quite easy for them to combine them with alcohol...
Early identification is always helpful in treating any problem. Substance mis-use/abuse by teens fits into this category. Here is a link to some very useful information to help parents keep an eye on what is happening with their kids. http://www.onthewagon.org/teen-rehab/ Play safe!!
One of the dvantages of the push for legalization is that there is more research happening. Here is a good look at one of the long term effects. BY PETER HECHT [email protected] DAVIS, CALIF. Chronic marijuana smokers, who use cannabis four or more days a week for many years, are more likely...
Watching the media try to deliver information on marijuana is very interesting, the pro-marijuana folks keep delivering more on potential benefits, here is some more info you need to know. Marijuana’s effects and why age matters Dr. Gary Wenk is a professor of psychology and neuroscience, among...
Below is a guest blooger article from Lena Butler, although Lena is addressing the workplace home testing is also a good idea for many of the same reasons. 3 Kinds of Drug Testing Done in the Workplace Although workplace drug testing is relatively uncommon in Canada, it has been commonplace in the...
