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Why Alcoholism and Eating Disorders are Co-occurring
Research says that alcoholism and eating disorders are linked to each other and they are co-occurring diseases. Nearly 50% people with an eating disorder have been observed to be abusing alcohol/drugs. Substance abuse in people with eating disorders rises five-fold as compared to the general population. The eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and […]
Posted on July 26, 2020How to Identify Addiction Symptoms in your Pal
Drug abuse which wreaks a havoc on mind and body can leave behind tell-tale signs that are indicative of a person’s addiction phenomena. Right from absenteeism to school or work to unexplained disappearances and mood disorders, there could be innumerable signs and symptoms of drug abuse. Below mentioned are a few changes that you could […]
Posted on July 24, 2020Potential risks to people who abuse drugs during Covid
While several countries across the world continue to grapple with Covid-19, each of us is supposed to take necessary precautions to prevent exposure. Considering the fact that Corona pandemic could land addicts with already compromised lung and heart conditions in jeopardy, it is advisable for higher risk groups including drug/alcohol addicts to be extra cautious […]
Posted on July 20, 2020Effects of Marijuana on Social and Personal life
Marijuana is the most extensively used illegal drug across the globe. Marijuana is highly addictive. The users prefer to stick to Marijuana rather than opting for high potency drugs. Lately, Marijuana has been reported as the major reason for high school dropouts and poor academic performances. The idea of Marijuana as a ‘gateway drug’ has […]
Posted on July 14, 2020Reversible and Irreversible Consequences of Drug Abuse
Drugs are mood-altering chemicals that lead to addiction. Drug addictions result in undesirable health consequences that are sometimes reversible and sometimes not. Different drugs have different effects. Some ill effects continue to bother the addicts even after they discontinue the use. Let us now discuss the reversible and irreversible health disorders that long term drug […]
Posted on July 10, 2020