With the holidays almost upon us, now is a time for many of us to figure out a game plan to help us enjoy them and not wind up with the Holiday Blues or anything else that can make us feel like we’re missing out. And the great thing is that there’s no missing out
Cocaine is a highly addictive, illegal substance. It is the most trafficked drug in the world. In the United States alone, hospital emergency rooms report cocaine use as the most frequently cited drug involved in medical emergencies and overdoses. Signs of Cocaine Withdrawal: Irritability Anxiety Lethargy and exhaustion Increased appetite Poor concentration Depression Entering Cocaine
The world is a curious mixture of wonderful and weird. The precise biological and environmental factors that breathe life into us every day are as exact as they are seemingly random. We have so much for which to be thankful that our bounty can’t be contained to one day of the year (Thanksgiving). Rather, let’s
Cocaine is expensive. Look at the books to see how fast a person is going through cash. This is an early sign of cocaine addiction. Changes in behavior in another sign— exaggerated efforts to bar family members or friends from entering a room or being secretive about where they go. Also look for drastic changes
Alcohol addiction in men is a common problem. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, men are two times more likely to binge drink than women. Inpatient treatments could benefit those that are struggling with a severe alcohol addiction. Keep in mind that withdrawal can be extremely intense and more than 5% of
Our individual health is as unique as our fingerprints. Every experience, every interaction, and every genetic factor weigh on our emotional landscape, making us the person we are today. And gender is one of the most determinant influences on people’s overall health. Our sexual identity and gender identification shape the ways in which we interact
Many people don’t realize it, but alcohol abuse still reigns as the #1 addiction in the United States. One in ten American children lives in a home with at least one alcoholic parent, and over 17 million people over the age of 18 struggle with an alcohol use disorder. Some signs of alcoholism
Orange County Health Care Agency reported an increase in drug-related overdose deaths (of 88% between 2000 and 2017). Hospitalization rates in Orange County studies show that the rates for alcohol and drug-related issues in Orange County have not shown any significant improvement since 2011. Almost half of the hospital visits (48%) were patients with symptoms
