Drug addiction, such as cocaine addiction, has the potential to develop in any person, regardless of their gender, race, ethnicity, class, and more. However, due to specific factors that make the development of addiction more likely, certain communities, such as the LGBTQ+ community, are more likely to abuse drugs like cocaine and develop damaging addictions….
Like many disorders, alcoholism does not affect only one kind of person. Alcoholism can develop in anyone, regardless of their generational status as one of the “Millennials”, “Gen Z”, or “Boomers”. However, alcoholism is more likely to develop as the result of certain factors and conditions. For some people, being a part of a particular…
Alcohol abuse is a dangerous – sometimes even deadly – problem. However, diagnosing the severity of an alcohol abuse issue can be difficult for many living with it due to the sometimes unclear differences between alcohol dependence vs. addiction. While the terms, “alcohol dependence” and “alcohol addiction”, are often used interchangeably, there are some significant…
Heroin addiction can be an extremely difficult disorder for any individual to recover from. However, with the right treatment, recovering from a heroin addiction can be more manageable than many assume. Fortunately, in the United States, there are a variety of treatments and therapies available for those living with heroin addiction. One of these many…
The life of a celebrity typically seems glamorous and carefree, but the constant spotlight is often stressful for many, prompting some celebrities to engage in dangerous behaviors like drug abuse. Sadly, drug abuse and drug addiction can end in tragedy, such as a celebrity overdose. An overdose can happen to anyone, regardless of their status…
In general, laws and law enforcement exist to protect people and property. One of these many laws is the Good Samaritan Law, which seeks to protect those who do what they can to help others. After all, helping others is an ideal and practice every society should strive for. However, knowing what the Good Samaritan…
Dating can be difficult for anyone. However, for some, issues with their significant other can be much more problematic than having conflicting Zodiac signs; for some, the problem can be dating a drug dealer. While it may seem like no big deal at first or even attractive to some, dating a drug dealer is a…
Although many Americans do not realize it, taking care of one’s mental health is one of the most important parts of living a healthy life. Sadly, many live with mental health issues and conditions like PTSD and addiction. While these disorders undoubtedly have a predominately negative impact on one’s life, post-traumatic stress disorder and addiction…
Unfortunately, depression is very common amongst those suffering from addiction. Oftentimes, drugs and alcohol are used as coping mechanisms. Whether people are treated or untreated for their depression, the risk of addiction goes up. For many, avoiding addiction means actively unlearning behavioral patterns and staying away from substances. Treating depression and learning healthy coping mechanisms…
Individuals who struggle with their mental health have an increased susceptibility to substance abuse and addiction. Anxiety and other mental health issues can make substance abuse sound like an appealing coping mechanism. Seeking short-term relief from mental health conditions using drugs or alcohol fails to solve the underlying problems and core issues that need to…