Synthetic drugs are taking the world of drug usage by a storm. These are chemically altered or laced substances mimicking marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamines and sold over the counters in shops. The packaging of the drugs always indicate “Not fit for human consumption” but are blatantly sold. Every 2-3 weeks a new altered synthetic drug […]
Addiction is a disease afflicting the entire family. No one asks to become addicted to a substance whether alcohol or drugs when they start using it , the substance controls the person when it reaches a stage of addiction and not the other way round as assumed by people around. Hence, they need to be
How to talk to your child about a Parent’s Addiction Growing up in a family in which a member is addicted to alcohol or drugs , can be chaotic and scary to a chid. Witnessing the fights and the tears between the parents and the displaced anger they are inflicted upon many times makes them
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SOBER FUN Currently in society “fun” is associated with drinking and using . Every occasion in most households is incomplete without opening the bottle. By the time it reaches the stage of addiction drinking and using is no longer fun but is indulged in to keep away pain. There would be a glass in hand
The month that follows, beckons the beginning of a slew of festivals in India from Raksha Bandhan, Onam, Ganesh Chaturthi , Dussehra, Diwali, Eid, Christmas etc. India is a melting pot of cultures- however, one culture that seems to be alarmingly on the rise is that of popping the cork for every celebration pan socio-
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Addiction to alcohol and illicit drugs has always been spoken about, prescribed medication has remained silent but IS also a frontline addiction.. Addiction to prescription drugs is on the rise in India and across the world. There are drugs to sleep, there are drugs to wake up, there are drugs to perform, there are drugs
The dictionary definition of Codependency is excessive emotional or psychological reliance on a partner, typically one with an illness or addiction who requires support. Just as there are denials in those addicted to a substance regarding their addiction, so are there denials in Co dependents most times far more deeper and more intense than in
Human beings are mainly hedonistic in nature. Addiction is part of human nature. In the pursuit of pleasure one runs after a tomorrow that soon becomes yesterday and the here and now is forgotten. Addiction is defined: A chronic progressive behavioural pattern of an individual to seek pleasure or to reduce pain, not a necessity
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Zolpidem is a non benzodiazepine prescription medication used in the treatment of insomnia . It is known to induce and enhance the quality of sleep. Long term use can result in drug tolerance which can lead to increased use, abuse and addictive use. Common brand names of the same are Ambien, Zolfresh etc Addiction to
