The Anti Drug Abuse Act of 1988 helped to fund the ‘War on Drugs’. While drug addicts were already treated like criminals, these enhanced laws only furthered that stereotype, reducing the amount of treatment drug addicts had access to and, instead, sending them to jail without the treatment they needed. To learn more about the…
Unfortunately, many musicians have been a victim of overdose fatality throughout history. An overdose occurs when someone takes too high a dose or combines too many drugs at once, overpowering their system. Overdose isn’t always fatal but can be without immediate medical treatment. Overdose may be accidental or deliberate. Oftentimes people overdose to kill themselves,…
Asheville, along with a handful of other cities across the nation, has been nicknamed “Beertown, USA” for the number of breweries they have in the area. As of 2020, the greater Asheville area had a whopping 48 breweries and is now considered a “party town”! Though Asheville has gone from a small, quiet town to…
The city of Asheville, which is tucked away in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, was once a small mountain town. Over the past decade, however, Asheville has seen exponential growth and is now home to an estimated 92,000 individuals. Due to its beautiful surroundings and access to an abundance of nature and outdoor…
Alcoholism is an extremely problematic disorder that affects nearly 15 million Americans. Sadly, this includes members of each of the branches of the United States Military. Though it may come as a surprise to some, alcoholism is a major problem in every branch of the military. It can not only have negative effects on the…
Are you looking for opioid abuse treatment near you? We’re here to help. “Gray Death” is a dangerous substance, but we’re ready to help you get and stay sober, no matter what drugs you’re using now. To learn more about our programs and how we can help you, check out this article and find our…
Military members often struggle with drug use at a higher frequency when compared to regular citizens. While the military has a zero-tolerance policy for drug use, many still use anyways. Drug use is also a huge problem amongst veterans who are struggling with mental health issues because of their time in the military. To learn…
Unfortunately, addiction doesn’t only affect the addicted party. There are many effects of addiction, and struggling with a drug or alcohol problem can cause stress on your relationships or marriage. Once you’ve started to recover from your drug or alcohol problem, it may seem like rebuilding your marriage is impossible. With so many roadblocks, it…
Benzodiazepines have a well-deserved reputation for being extremely addictive. In fact, even those who are prescribed benzodiazepines like Xanax and etizolam can become addicted or dependent on the drug, even if they use their prescription exactly as followed. The body gets used to these types of drugs quickly, meaning that the dose will need to…
Are you worried that your husband might be an alcoholic? Are you trying to encourage him to seek alcoholism treatment? We’re here to help you. Being in a relationship (whether you’re married or just dating) with an alcoholic can be difficult for all parties. There are many problems that can come up, such as communication…
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