Everything You Need to Know about JUULing
JUULing is a form of vaping that is becoming increasingly prevalent among high schoolers and young adults. It’s highly addictive yet marketed as a safe and classy way to smoke nicotine. The product is even cleverly disguised as “healthier” because it is made with “nicotine salts” rather than “free-base nicotine.” The slim design and pod…
Accepting a Loved One’s Addiction is a Process
Accepting a loved one’s addiction is not easy. You may feel tempted to downplay the issue or pretend like it’s not there. The stigma of substance abuse doesn’t help. Many families admit that they feel shunned or criticized when people learn of their issues. However, addiction is a worldwide epidemic and no one is exempt.…
5 Myths about Women and Addiction
Addiction affects men and women somewhat differently. Women process emotions differently than men and are biologically more susceptible to certain mental disorders. For example, women are nearly twice as likely as men to be diagnosed with anxiety or depression. It’s also possible that trauma, family history, and loss play a larger role in substance abuse…