Sunflower Wellness Retreat
Osawatomie, KS:
What You Didn’t Know About Drug Abuse
Sunflower Wellness Retreat Center wants to educate it clients as well as the public on the dangerous impacts of drug and alcohol abuse , by sharing with you a few things you may not be aware of.
Did You Know?
The average age of first experimentation with drugs is 13, and for alcohol it is even younger. Drug use has been classified as a major problem for kids as early as fourth grade by the students themselves.
Alcohol is the most widely used drug in America. It is the third largest cause of death in the United States, second only…
How to Identify Drug Abuse
Identifying drug abuse early increases the chances that a person can be successful in quitting. Read on to find out more about signs that a person is struggling
Gender Differences in Drug Abuse: Why Gender-Specific?
Balboa Horizons offers gender-specific programs for men and women. Gender differences in drug abuse impact reasons for seeking treatment and its outcomes.
Drug abuse rehabilitation centers: What can you expect?
A review of the stages of addiction treatment (and what happens during rehab), with a section at the end for your questions.
How mental health problems and drug abuse fuel each other
There is increasing evidence from hospitals and other treatment facilities showing dual diagnosis in patients of drug dependence.
Why it is so hard to beat drug abuse
Demand and Supply Drugs and alcohol offer a chemical release. One thing they do is trigger brain chemistry that makes people fee...
How Stress Can Lead to Drug Abuse
Although drug abuse can stem from many different sources and reasons, stress is a common factor that contributes to the problem. Understan...
Adderall Drug Abuse Trends Among College Students
Adderall is a medication used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The drug uses a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine to control symptoms of ADHD, giving those with the disorder greater focus. It’s become the drug of choice among college students and high performing young professionals. But Adderall possession is...
How Does Bullying Tie Into Drug Abuse and Alcoholism
Bullying and drug abuse often go hand in hand. Whether it started as a child or into adulthood, it can be difficult to break this cycle.
Drug Abuse and Cancer: What You Should Know
Addiction to drugs and other substances, including tobacco, can have far-reaching medical consequences, including cardiovascular disease, stroke, and cancer.
Warning Signs Of Drug Abuse
Sometimes love is blind. That's the message from health professionals to families who are dealing with someone who has a drug addiction.
The Many Real Consequences of Drug Abuse
If you want to avoid the devastating consequences of drug abuse, call Lakeview Health at 866.704.7692. We have the information you need to stay or get clean.
Tips for Avoiding Incidental Drug Abuse in Seniors
The amount of prescription drugs in the U.S. rising, as is an increase in the occurrence of drug abuse in seniors. Read these tips.
Top 10 Signs You Need an Intervention for Prescription Drug Abuse
When everyone is using prescription pills, it can be difficult to discern the difference between healthy use and use that crosses the line into addictions.
What are the early signs of risk that may predict later drug abuse?
Some signs of risk can be seen as early as infancy or early childhood, such as aggressive behavior, lack of self-control, or difficult temperament. As the child gets older, interactions with family, at school, and within the community can affect that child’s risk for later drug abuse. Children’s earliest interactions occur in the family; sometimes family situations heighten a child’s risk for later drug abuse, for example, when there is:
Preventing and treating drug abuse? There's an app for that
By combining the processing power and connectivity of a smartphone, and a wireless biosensor on the patient's wrist, iHeal can detect when a patient is stressed and at risk of relapsing or suffering a panic attack.
Is Data the Answer to Getting a Handle on Prescription Drug Abuse?
Unintentional overprescribing is contributing to the rise of opioid addition, but state and national monitoring systems are helping public health agencies keep a pulse on the situation.
Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse in Your Home
We've outlined some helpful things parents can do to keep their children safe from prescription drug abuse.
To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse, Involve the School and Family
New research shows that there's a cheaper, easier way to reduce prescription drug abuse; involving school and parents in a prevention program helps kids.
Drug Abusers at Risk for Suicidal Thoughts, Survey Finds
Expert says providing support, treatment could help prevent needless deaths in this high-risk group
