addiction
The realities of addition; the truth about living under, above and beyond the influence of drugs and alcohol.
The Causes of Substance Abuse
Most drugs and alcohol use comes from the genes in the first place. There can also be a history of mental illness since the person who has drug and alcohol problems is self-medicating, like I used to do as an all around addict to caffeine, alcohol, sugar, and second-hand marijuana smoke. Childhood trauma can predispose one to substance abuse since the way to deal with all the C-PTSD flashbacks I used to have is related to how much alcohol I was drinking so that I could cover up my feelings. Peer pressure also causes somebody to fall off the wagon only because the group doesn’t think there is anything wrong with alcohol or drug abuse.
By Iria Vasquez-Paez7 years ago in Psyche
Understanding Addiction in All Its Forms
When the topic of addiction crops up, we know what everybody’s thinking—gambling, drugs, alcohol—all those things that are typically considered as “bad” on a large scale by society. What we do not discuss, however, is the many other things that seem harmless, but can actually turn into dangerous addictions. Not only do we look at these other things as “normal,” but in worse cases, we applaud them.
By Patricia Sarkar7 years ago in Psyche
Product Review: That Little Pink Pill
My life coach gave me a simple writing task a few weeks ago. I was asked to write about a product I use every single day, or a product I absolutely rave about. Being a girl who likes to take care of herself, I use lots of products everyday. From makeup and skin care products, to hair sprays and oils, my bathroom cabinet is just filled with items that I use to beautify myself daily. I love using all of these products, but when I am asked to write about a product that I swear by, or a product that I cannot seem to go a day without, these items are not the first things that come to mind. The first thing that crosses my mind is Adderall.
By Taylor Koploff8 years ago in Psyche
Love Is All You Need
If you’re a little bit like me, you’ve gotten used to smoking weed with your friends. If you’re quite a bit like me, you and your friends have already moved on to harder stuff like cocaine or MDMA. You might even enjoy the edge that comes with as well; doing this stuff at a young age makes you feel more mature, assuming you probably started around 16 years old. Letting it become a part of your character is also a nice way to rise above a lot of the societal bullshit you’ll come across in either high school or college.
By Jon McGuigan8 years ago in Psyche
Pills (Part 1)
Adam crossed the street to walk in the sun so he could avoid the bitter afternoon chill. He bundled into his jacket and reluctantly picked up the pace, eager to escape the cold but dreading the destination. He was still wrestling with himself about whether or not it was worth turning around and walking all the way home, but Lana wanted him to attend the meetings and given that she was the only thing standing between him and sleeping on the sidewalk, there was a certain obligation to make the effort. Still, he wasn't a fan of the meetings. They made him sad. It seemed ironic considering why he was there. He had gone once a week for the last five weeks. Spent eight weeks sober, and ten weeks on Lana's couch. And while he thought about the pills daily, he wouldn't give his mother the satisfaction. Or give Lana the heartache.
By Cameron Dominguez8 years ago in Psyche
Monsters in the Closet: How Drug Addiction Took Over My Life
I was the girl no one ever expected. The tiny, nerdy girl who always smiled and laughed but always kept to herself. I didn't go out. I didn't party. I didn't do normal teenage-get-into-trouble things. Even when I snuck out at night, it was to go to Sonic or McDonald's. I was boring, but drug addiction doesn't care about boring. It doesn't care about your personality, about your friends, or about you.
By Amanda Batson8 years ago in Psyche
