Since the 1960s, some people have been arguing that marijuana is no more dangerous than alcohol. It turns out that’s not a good thing. Alcohol is actually extremely dangerous, according to a new study that says it’s worse than heroin, meth, and even crack cocaine. The British experts ranked various drugs (alcohol, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, […]
Sugar Addiction
Although the term “sugar addiction” often appears in magazines and on television, scientists had not demonstrated that such a thing as sugar dependency really exist. Recently, researchers studying rats that were induced to binge on sugar and found that they exhibited telltale signs of withdrawal, including “the shakes” and changes in brain chemistry, when the […]
Low Fat Diet Helps Treat Alcoholism
Large amounts of alcohol and/or drugs take a toll on the liver. Alcohol is known for causing a variety of liver diseases and chronic drug abuse can damage the liver. Because of this anyone who has a history of substance abuse should consider adopting low fat diet, beginning with eliminating the trans fats associated with […]
50 Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food
Food has the power to temporarily alleviate stress and sadness, enhance joy, and bring us comfort when we need it most. It’s no wonder experts estimate that 75 percent of overeating is triggered by our emotions, not physical hunger. The good news is you can instead soothe yourself through dozens of mindful activities that are […]