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HEALTH RISKS
Summer Holds Increased Danger for Drug and Alcohol Users
Summer has arrived, and with it comes sunshine, vacations, barbecues, and social gatherings of all kinds. But for those struggling with drug or alcohol addiction, summer can bring additional threats. While summer is enjoyed by many, the addition of heat and changes in routines can bring about additional dangers...
The Importance of Avoiding Alcohol During Difficult Health Times
Alcohol is an accepted part of our culture, but that doesn't make alcohol "good" by any means. In fact, there is always risk in even moderate drinking, and that risk is exacerbated during a health crisis. Why is it so crucial to avoid alcohol during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Marijuana Use and Its Effects on the Mind
There's no doubt that marijuana has harmful effects. But as scientific studies of the drug continue to report their conclusions, it would appear that there is much in the name of harmful effects regarding marijuana that we did NOT know, not until now.
Don’t be a Guinea Pig – The Importance of Knowing What You Put Into Your Body
We’ve all heard the phrase, “You are what you eat.” When I went off to college and traded my parents’ home-cooked, farm-grown three meals a day for cheap cafeteria food, boy did that distinction become apparent. But I think we can take that old saying a step further. Yes, you are what you eat.
Flesh-Rotting Bacteria in Heroin Now Linked to Several Poisoning Deaths
The conversation on heroin has almost always centered on overdose and for a good reason. The statistics on heroin overdoses are frightening (more on the statistics later). But now a new threat has appeared on the horizon. Now, it’s not just overdosing that addicts and their family members and loved ones have to worry about.
Aging, Substance Abuse, Leads To Spike In Cancer Deaths
A recent news report in U.S. News opens with, “Due to population growth and aging, the number of cancer cases worldwide is expected to jump 60% by 2040 – but unhealthy lifestyle habits are likely to make the surge even larger.” That’s a pretty shocking statement.
How to Heal from a Surgery While Avoiding Addiction Risk from Painkillers
No one wants to undergo surgery, but it is sometimes necessary or desirable. Anything from a simple wisdom teeth removal to an appendectomy for a ruptured appendix or a C-Section for a pregnancy complication, all of these count as surgeries.
Drug Abuse Linked to Shorter Life Spans
While most people know that drug and alcohol addiction is risky to one’s health, most don’t know the gruesome details as to exactly how damaging drug use and alcoholism are to one’s health. When people abuse drugs and alcohol, they shave hours, days, even years off their overall lifespan.