Technology has gained in popularity over the last decade and has secured a fairly central place in our life. While the advantages of using it are obvious and praised more often than the Second Coming, the downsides are not mentioned as often. People have used to stay up late for any number of reasons. This is not something new. Before the internet era, watching television until the late hours of the night was responsible for a good portion of grumpy employees and students in the morning. Things have changed with the introduction of the internet and its subsequent rise to the top of technological marvels. The internet has made us addicted to it. It should come with a warning label saying: “Possible side effects of prolonged use can be, but are not limited to, addiction, a retreat from social life, health issues, a recurring lack of sleep, distorted views of reality, cheering on stupid people and making them famous etc. Some people can’t sleep without watching a movie. This is a modern…
I live in an area of WV that has an extremely high opioid addiction rate. Many people are addicted to other substances as well (like alcohol or cocaine). I have several friends and family members that are in recovery. When someone you love decides to go into recovery it's important to show them support. Here are some things you can do to help someone if they're in recovery from addiction. 1. Remember that addiction is a "family disease". An addict isn't the only person that suffers from their addiction. Their friends and family also suffer. They can suffer because they have had to watch addiction take its toll but they may also suffer because the person lied or stole from them. Addiction can cause a lot of pain for many people. So it's important to recognize that and realize that you may need some time to recover yourself. If you possibly can you might want to see a therapist or join a support group for loved ones of people with addiction. 2. Learn about addiction. Addiction truly is…
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