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Whitney Houston’s Autopsy Reveals Relapse We all watched as Oprah Winfrey interviewed Whitney Houston’s family about her struggle with cocaine addiction and the events that led up to her death in February of this year. Statements were made regarding Houston’s ongoing addiction issues with or without Bobby Brown being in the picture. Since Houston’s family
Bath Salts, DEA Ban and Addiction In the beginning of March 2012, the DEA extended the ban against the sale of bath salts and other synthetic drugs such as Spice and K2 for another six months. Last March the DEA banned five chemicals whose ingredients mimicked THC found in marijuana. The DEA ban places these
Cruise Ship Driven by Actively Using Addict In January of this year, a cruise ship sunk when it hit land from being too close to shore. Captain Francesco Schettino, fled the seen before his passengers were safe. A recording was released that depicted his cowardly approach to the situation while the nature of his character
Alcohol Detox: The Physical, Emotional and Psychological Realities March 13, 2012 Millions of Americans suffer from alcohol dependence. Millions more suffer from alcohol abuse or binge drinking. No one who abuses alcohol or who is dependent upon alcohol remains untouched by this powerful drug. It does not take a great deal of alcohol, including beer,
DUIs and Serious Consequences of Alcoholic or Binge Drinking Alcoholic or Binge Drinking There was a time, not long ago, when one would drink too much get in his or her car and drive without serious consequences. Over the last few decades, perhaps due to the powerful voices of organizations such as Mothers against Drunk
Making Amends and Securing Ongoing Recovery There was a blog in the Huffington Post recently addressing the issue of amends. Speaking of active addictive behavior the writer described himself as one who didn’t take responsibility for his actions, who was subject to the thoughts of others for his understanding of self, thereby leaving himself vulnerable
Women and Alcoholism Alcoholic women face many conflicts in personal relationships, careers, identity roles and health issues. Underlying issues such as anxiety, depression and post traumatic stress are common reasons why women abuse alcohol. Oftentimes there is a history of abuse, violence and/or neglect from their past and that may continue in the present. Due
The Stereotypical Drug Addict Has Changed For many years there has been a stigma that drug addicts are criminals, shady and non-functioning. Maybe they would be homeless, getting kicked out of their homes, and are alienated from their families. While all of this may contribute to who a drug addict is, there has been a
Internet Addiction Changes the Brain like Drug Addiction The BBC News Health reports that web addicts have brain changes. A study done and published in Plos One, reports that in China there were 17 young internet addicts who consented to have their brains scanned. The white matter in the brain changes when using the internet
Ecstasy: From euphoria and warm fuzzies to permanent brain changes The illegal substance known as ecstasy or MDMA is commonly used as a rave club drug because it creates euphoria and feelings of warmth. A new study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry found evidence that ecstasy left long-lasting levels of serotonin neurotoxicity. What
