Decriminalizing Fentanyl
You’re probably wondering, Why is fentanyl legal in some places? For starters, let’s talk about the difference between decriminalizing and legalizing.
Category: Addiction
Informative articles on drug addiction, alcohol addiction and process addictions.
Why Is It So Hard to Stop Using Drugs?
It’s probably the No. 1 question we hear from family members or loved ones of those with a substance use disorder: Why is quitting drugs so hard? It would be great if there was a simple answer. Both biological and psychological factors play into the “why” questions of drug addiction. Not only does your brain chemistry change when using drugs, but there are the underlying causes of why the drug usage started in the first place. In order to break the cycle of addiction, both factors need to be addressed together.
Addiction Transfer: Why Treating Underlying Causes Is Key
Addiction transfer, also known as cross-addiction or transfer addiction, is what happens when you trade one addiction for another.
Stop the Stigma: Why Do We Look at Addictions Differently?
We have all done it. We see someone battling addiction and we ignore them, shake our heads, or maybe even glare with disgust. We judge. It can be easy to do, especially when the addiction is so severe, it can be hard to see the person inside of the “junkie” — or any number of any names we call them — drunk, druggie, pothead, burnout, stoner, crackhead, etc. These terms are proof that addiction stigma exists as none of them convey compassion or empathy. Yet, compassion and empathy are precisely what those living with addiction need and deserve.
Excessive Exercising and Eating Disorders
When it comes to exercise, more isn’t always better, especially for those who struggle with eating disorders. Hypergymnasia, exercise bulimia, anorexia athletica, and sports anorexia are all common names for behaviors associated with a compulsive drive to spend an extreme amount of time exercising. It becomes a way for them to control their bodies, their […]