Marijuana’s Effect on the Brain

Marijuana’s Effect on the Brain

Smoking, ingesting, and vaporizing marijuana continues to trend in the younger generation. Unfortunately, marijuana affects the brain in ways that may compromise young people’s future endeavors, relationships, and quality of life. In a nutshell, marijuana...
Spirituality and Addiction Recovery

Spirituality and Addiction Recovery

The connection between spirituality and addiction recovery is real. Addiction is a powerful force. Someone suffering from addiction experiences every life circumstance as a reason to use alcohol or drugs: good days, bad days, sadness, happiness, other people’s...
Side Effects of Meth

Side Effects of Meth

Crystal meth is one of the most dangerous street drugs currently available. Known as Crystal, Crissy, Crank, Speed, Glass, Ice, and more, methamphetamine is highly addictive and extremely dangerous. The side effects of meth are devastating physically, emotionally, and...
New Legislation on Opiate Addiction

New Legislation on Opiate Addiction

Recent legislation regarding opioid addiction may help the country recover from the opioid epidemic. One such event took place in Maine by Governor Paul LePage, who signed in “An Act to Prevent Opiate Abuse by Strengthening the Controlled Substances Prescription...
Does a DUI equal a drinking problem?

Does a DUI equal a drinking problem?

Many people believe that if you get a DUI, you must be an alcoholic. Driving under the influence is a serious matter. It puts innocent people at risk and can lead to fatalities, so it should be avoided at all costs. But does a DUI equal a drinking problem? Not...