Enabling is when an individual does anything, either directly or indirectly, that helps the person with addiction continue to use drugs or alcohol. This is often done in the interest of avoiding pain or awkwardness with the addicted loved one without an understanding of the consequences. However, enabling is a habit and like most
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How to Help an Alcoholic in Need
In many cases, the word help means to make something easier for someone else by providing your service, money, or resources. When addiction is involved, the best way to help the addict is by detaching yourself from the situation. Don’t let yourself try and manage the behavior. You can love the addict, but you have
Talking to Your College Student About Alcohol
Alcohol abuse is a serious issue in the young people of today, especially for those in a college atmosphere and environment. Many people do not understand the risks of binge drinking as opposed to moderate use, and this can be a deadly mistake. Alcohol poisoning is a risk of binge drinking or alcoholism. However, to
How to Help an Addict Without Enabling
The truth can be many things. When addiction is involved, it can be liberating, refreshing, and over all good for your mind and body. However, you need to understand that you cannot control whether or not people are cured, even when they are the ones you love. No amount of love or affection can cure
When Does Vicodin Kick In?
Vicodin is an opioid, analgesic, and antitussive that is mainly prescribed to treat pain. It is a combination of hydrocodone, an opioid, and acetaminophen that helps absorb the opioid into the body. In addition to the hydrocodone and acetaminophen elements, Vicodin contains colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, pregelatinized starch, and stearic
Normal (and abusive) Uses for Adderall
Adderall contains a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, which are central nervous system stimulants that affect chemicals in the brain and nerves that contribute to hyperactivity and impulse control. When used properly, it can be effective with treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and narcolepsy. However, some end up abusing it which can lead to
Addiction in Crisis: How to Help a Homeless Family Member
Addiction can cause problems in all aspects of the addict’s life—at work, school, home, and especially with family members. An addiction can drain addicts’ relatives of money, energy, and time. At some point, the addict could lose their home due to consequences of drug or alcohol abuse, and end up homeless. So how can you
How long does marijuana stay in your body?
THC is the chemical responsible for most of marijuana’s psychological effects, and works by stimulating the brain to release dopamine, which creates euphoria. We know its effects wear off after 3-4 hours, but how long does THC stay in our systems? We’ll look into potential marijuana addiction and how it affects the body ahead.
Getting through an Adderall detox
When planning to detox off of Adderall, it’s important to be prepared for everything that comes along with it. There are side effects and symptoms one can experience that can last for days, weeks, even months after the last dose taken. We’ll take a look into the symptoms and other important information of Adderall detox
Can you Overdose on Ambien?
Ambien is a sedative used to treat sleeping problems in adults by working on the body to slow down brain activity. When used properly, it can be very helpful in those suffering from insomnia—however some people end up abusing the drug because of its euphoric effects. Ambien can cause negative side effects, but also has