Perky Percocet: Addiction, Detox and Rehab Percocet is a combination of Acetaminophen (Tylenol) and Oxycodone. Oxycodone is a pain reliever derived from opium that when combined with the active ingredient in Tylenol creates a fast acting pain reliever. Percocet is considered to be an opiate and is a Schedule II drug. If you are taking
Stop the Chaos: Recover from Addiction and Gain Control of Your Life
Stop the Chaos: Recover from Addiction and Gain Control of Your Life Does your brain ever tell you one thing but you end up doing something different? Almost all people who suffer from addiction struggle with this experience. The statement often sounds like, “this is the last time I will ever use….” and the promise
Drug Rehab: A Therapist’s Perspective
Drug Rehab: A Therapist’s Perspective When entering a drug rehab program, addicts are first introduced to a therapist who becomes their support and counselor throughout the treatment process. A bond forms between the primary therapist and addict enhanced by the amount of time spent together in treatment as well as disclosure of intimate details to
Alcohol Abuse in Women and the Risk of Breast Cancer
Alcohol Abuse in Women and the Risk of Breast Cancer Women metabolize alcohol differently than men. The health risks of dependence and alcohol abuse in women occurs faster than in men and in many cases is more devastating. According to the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: The damage to a woman’s health due
Marijuana and its Impact Upon Driving
Marijuana and its Impact Upon Driving The data surrounding marijuana and its harmful or non harmful impact upon people continues to be confusing. News of the latest studies is mystifying. Recently, two new reports about marijuana and driving were released, leaving readers scratching their head in confusion. In a “ground breaking new study” reviewed in
Drinking While Pregnant: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Drinking While Pregnant: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders There have been plenty of mixed messages over the years about drinking a glass of wine while pregnant. However, in 2005 the United States Surgeon General issued a warning that women should not drink any amount of alcohol while pregnant. Unfortunately, the disease of alcoholism does not stop
Holiday Happiness or Holiday Horrors
Holiday Happiness or Holiday Horrors The holidays for most people have become a time of increased stress, worry about finances and buying gifts, overeating, difficult family scenes, excessive partying, or drunken embarrassing business parties. The holidays can also be a time of joyful celebration, of reunion, and of giving thanks. The choices we make will
An Explanation of Hypnotherapy
An Explanation of Hypnotherapy Many people have a general misconception about hypnosis. They tend to think of the high energy stage performer who jokes around and makes people quack like ducks. While hypnosis is often used as a form of entertainment at corporate events, night clubs and on cruise ships, true clinical hypnotherapy is a
Study illustrates the relationship of binge drinking and sexual assaults
Study illustrates the relationship of binge drinking and sexual assaults A 2011 study led by the University of Buffalo examined the drinking patterns of 437 female college freshmen. While the results are not surprising, they continue to be disturbing. Even young women who never drank in high school engaged in binge drinking in their first
Shame, Secrets and Sex Addiction
Shame, Secrets and Sex Addiction The movie Shame seems to be raising a lot of social recognition of sex addiction. This movie is filmed with an artistic perspective and depicts a man who has compulsive sex and a lack of emotional involvement in all relationships, including his family. The viewer gets the feeling that the