Many individuals experience trauma in their lives. Most of us have been able to get over these traumatic events. But for some people, memories of the traumatic event are still fresh in their minds. For these people, the likelihood of developing a mental disorder such as post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD because of the trauma…
Different genders have different responses to drugs and alcohol. The way a man’s body responds to the effects of a drug will be different from how a woman’s will. Millions of people in our country struggle with drug use disorders. It is no secret that the majority of these people are men. But women too…
Consuming alcohol moderately is not bad. Some studies even suggest that consuming alcohol in certain amounts can be beneficial to your health. But sometimes the line between the beneficial use of alcohol and its misuse can blur. Millions of people die every year because of alcohol consumption. There is still hope that we can reduce these…
The likelihood of developing an addiction if you are suffering from mental health disorders is very high. It’s not uncommon for individuals struggling with mental health issues to also develop a substance use disorder in their lifetime. If we can detect illness earlier and quickly, we can then prevent and addiction. Conversely, if we treat…
Many people believe that when they consume alcohol, they become livelier. And they are right. Alcohol can act as a stimulant in lower doses. However, if you consume too much alcohol, you will notice its impairment effects. At this stage, it is quite easy for someone to lose their awareness and engage in activities they…
Addiction is a common mental illness in our society. It affects millions of adults in the United States. But how does one become an addict? We all know that the first time use of most drugs is unlikely to land you in an addiction treatment center such as Blueprint Recovery. There are stages of addiction…
Around one-third of adults above age 16 have used drugs at some point in their lives. Some of these people voluntarily decided to use drugs. But for others, the myths about drugs floating around may have played a role in pushing them to try the drug use. Usually, these myths sound convincing. They give the…
It is possible to live with a drug user without knowing their habits. Drug use is a progressive process. In the earlier stages, the user will exhibit subtle symptoms of drug use. But as they progress, the symptoms of addiction become pronounced. But at this point, it may be too late. The user may already…
Long-term use of any drug will ultimately affect your health and life. The severity of these effects will depend on the drug you are using. Some drugs will have severe effects after long-term use. A good example can be meth. There are millions of people in our country who use meth. Whether these users are…