Understanding addiction and abuse are difficult challenges for those who haven’t experienced them. Or at least experienced them in the form of a drug dependency. Addiction can trigger a shift in a person’s physical habits and mental well-being. We have already discussed what this can look like and how to tell if a person is…
What does a dependency on prescription painkillers look like? How does it affect one mentally? Physically, a dependency will drive the body to a point where it requires the drug to “feel okay.” Mentally, an addiction can cause a drastic change in behavior, affecting a person’s mood, their energy, and their concentration. These shifts in…
It’s summer; the season we’ve been waiting for all year long. It’s time to kick back, relax and have some fun, creating memories that will last forever. But you don’t want your memories to include a DUI, or being arrested for drug possession. While it may be tempting to take this time away from school…
Drug addiction is a heartbreaking struggle, a devastating blow not only to the physical and mental strength of the victim, but also to the addicted person’s friends and family. While we may do everything we can to help those in trouble, we must face the facts: some people are lost to drug addiction. We are…