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How to talk to your teen about substance abuse
We all have been there and done things that test our parental controls. Challenging the way systems and society work are a great dopamine booster for teenagers. Adventure, peer pressure, an urge to establish their own identities already, impulsivity coupled with ignorance can drag teens into the traps of organised crime. It is important to […]
Posted on April 4, 2021Role of movies in making alcoholism and addiction a casual affair for the audiences
Drugs began showing up in movies more often during the 1990s and continued to become more common with each passing year. Most movies started portraying the ‘highs and euphoria’ associated with alcoholism and drug addiction as a glamour quotient. As much as we desire to believe that the movie makers have their hearts in the […]
Posted on April 3, 2021Should education about illegal drugs and consequences be included in curriculum for early adults?
An effective curriculum is said to increase students’ understanding about the world around them and prepares them to live in the 21st century. A well-crafted curriculum should not be an isolated signpost for a single academic year. Instead, it should be constantly re-crafted to create awareness among the students about the current social and economic […]
Posted on April 2, 2021Avoiding cravings during Sobriety
Turning over a new leaf after one has gone through a phase of alcohol or drug abuse is indeed very difficult. Although the more herculean task is the phase of trying to prevent relapse, trying to prevent those irresistible urges to reach for that ‘one more sip’ or having it ‘one more time’, which can […]
Posted on April 1, 2021Are substance abuse and gambling disorder inter-related?
Gambling is the act of staking something of a good value hoping to win something of a greater value in return. Gambling, though can be enjoyed once in a while without any problem, a continued pursuit can become an addiction for some and can even become a cause of concern when an individual feels a […]
Posted on February 5, 2021