Battling substance abuse is a tricky proposition. There are some things you can do. There are some things you can not do. Then there are some things you can’t do without. If you’re looking for an absolute end to addiction, here’s what you can’t do without. An End to Addiction: Detox & Rehab If you’re reading this, you’ve had it…. Read More
Can dopamine fasting actually help cure you of unhealthy addictions? Or is it simply a fancy-named way to kid ourselves? Is it worthy? Can it be harmful? Is this thing really a thing? Healing Properties asks the experts. What is Dopamine? Dopamine is a type of neurotransmitter, says WebMD. Our bodies makes it. And our nervous systems use it to… Read More
Fentanyl and COVID-19 go together like, well, Mass Murder and Black Death. That’s obvious. But did you also know both killing machines spring from the same place? Yep. It’s true. The 21st century’s most lethal synthetic opioid and and its equivalent coronavirus both come from Wuhan, China. And we can just imagine how proud Wuhanians are of giving birth to… Read More
The numbers are anything but good. Opioid overdoses are up all across the U.S. This after a steady two-year decline. Much of the rise is due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which has left people isolated and without their usual lifelines. Healing Properties tapped into Postindustrial‘s podcast interview with Pultizer Prize-winning investigative reporter Eric Eyre to find out more. Opioid Overdoses:… Read More
Workplace substance abuse is a threat to the employer, as well as to the employee. It’s also a threat to the economy at large. And that affects everyone. Here are some steps you can take to address the issue of drugs on the job. Instruction Managers and supervisors need to be trained on all aspects of substance abuse. So do… Read More
