Regular exercise reduces your risk of developing a wide range of diseases, but daily physical activity can also help you maintain successful recovery from a substance use disorder. Whether you enjoy biking, swimming, walking, running, playing sports or getting your hands dirty in the garden, staying active in recovery is one of the best ways…
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Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can of garbanzo beans 1 (4 oz) jar of roasted red bell peppers 3 tbsp lemon juice 1 1/2 tbsp tahini 1 clove garlic 1/2 tsp cumin 1/2 tsp cayenne 1/4 tsp salt Preparation Drain the liquid from the garbanzo beans into a bowl. Add all the ingredients into a food…
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Ingredients 1 box orzo pasta 1 red bell pepper diced 1 yellow bell pepper diced 1 cup sun dried tomatoes diced 3 cups julienned spinach leaves 2/3 cup red onion diced 1/2 cup feta cheese balsamic vinegar olive oil salt Preparation Boil orzo pasta until fully cooked. Pour into strainer, and drain well. Add…
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Opiate pain relievers are the most commonly abused prescription drugs, particularly among adolescents. The National Institute on Drug Abuse found that around one in 12 high school seniors used Vicodin for non-medical purposes in 2010, and one in 20 used OxyContin recreationally. Why Teens Abuse Drugs Teenagers experiment with drugs for a variety of reasons.…
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Molly is the pure, crystalline form of MDMA, also known as ecstasy. MDMA, short for 3,4-methylenedioxy-methamphetamine, is a psychoactive drug that has properties similar to both amphetamine, a stimulant, and mescaline, a hallucinogen. Molly is particularly popular among adolescents and young adults involved in the nightclub or rave scene, but it’s used by a wide…
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If you suspect your child may be addicted to drugs or alcohol, you’re probably feeling a lot of overwhelming emotions, including fear, anger, disbelief and frustration. It’s not easy watching your teenager make poor choices and struggle with the consequences of addiction, and of course you want to do everything you can to help. Addiction…
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Learning that your teenager has an addiction to drugs or alcohol probably feels like a nightmare come true. Adolescent drug abuse is a serious problem in the U.S., affecting millions of teens and their families. Of high school seniors, 39 percent reported drinking alcohol in the past month, and 23 percent reported using marijuana. Even…
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Ritalin is a brand name for the drug methylphenidate, which is prescribed to treat narcolepsy and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD. A central nervous system stimulant, Ritalin works by increasing the activity of the neurotransmitter dopamine, which is associated with pleasure and wakefulness. When taken as directed by a physician, Ritalin raises dopamine levels…
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Although “lapse” and “relapse” are terms that are used interchangeably, they aren’t the same thing. A lapse is a slip-up, or an instance of using drugs or alcohol again once in recovery. A relapse, on the other hand, is the recurrence of an addiction, characterized by compulsive drug or alcohol abuse despite negative consequences. While…
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Red Bull, the progenitor of energy drinks, was introduced in the United States in 1997, and since then, the market has exploded with hundreds of brands of energy drinks, most of which are heavily marketed toward young males. With names like AMP Energy, Full Throttle and Cocaine, it’s no surprise that these drinks may contain…
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