We’ve been talking a great deal about various substances. We’ve covered how abuse and addiction starts. We’ve offered aid and advice to those coping with it, whether they’ve been the addict, family or a close friend. The majority of our drug discussions center on illegal substance because those come with the most risk, from physical…
Robert Downey Jr. – the man behind film favorites like Iron Man, Sherlock Holmes, and Hank Palmer – is the highest-paid actor in the world. Vanity Fair has run a handful of articles covering his rise to superhero-like fame, and they sat down to talk with him about ‘beating one’s demons.’ Did you know this…
CNN details how the public perception of addiction has been warped. While advertising and other media campaigns have twisted information in an attempt to keep children from using drugs, they have instead created a stigma, making people with addictions feel wrong – like bad people – and unable to seek the help they need. Often…
Alcohol addiction is a challenge. It is a struggle that not only affects those suffering from the addiction, but the loved ones surrounding them. Remember, a dependency to alcohol does not make you a bad person, as we all face obstacles in life. With this in mind, here are five ways you can actively beat…