Mental illness and drugs are linked and schizophrenia and substance abuse particularly so. While most researchers believe that substance abuse does not cause schizophrenia, people with schizophrenia are much more likely to suffer from drug abuse. About half of those with schizophrenia may abuse drugs and alcohol Not only is substance abuse inherently problematic in the schizophrenic’s life but substance abuse can also…
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Making a First Step into Recovery No journey in life can begin without first making a first step. It is this that puts things into motion. In the case of addiction recovery the first step is always going to be admitting that there is a problem. This is because it is denial of the situation that keeps people trapped indefinitely. Even those…
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Increasing at an alarming rate and destroying the lives of multitudes of young and old people around the world, drug addiction is a major threat to the society. Teenagers, adults and old people are addicted to various kinds of drugs like cocaine, marijuana, heroin, alcohol and prescription drugs. To help the drug addicts, there are many a customized drug addiction…
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Alcohol is a problem that all people face regardless of gender, age, employment or marital status. Women are particularly at risk of the negative aspects of alcohol, which can include an increased risk of alcohol-related crimes or abuse. Women also face unique challenges regarding their health and well being when they drink alcohol. Serious health concerns such as depression,…
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A recent global review of marijuana (cannabis) suggests it has been used by one in 25 adults aged 15 to 64 years. Published in the Lancet, the report focuses on nonmedical use. Its authors, led by Professor Wayne Hall of the University of Queensland, Australia, say that cannabis is the most widely used illicit drug by young people in high-income countries.It…
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