THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ATHLETIC INJURIES AND DRUG ADDICTION
Did you know that the Opioid Crisis partially stems from a group of drugs that are highly addictive and 100% legal? Over the course of several decades, doctors have prescribed a flood of painkillers called opioids to patients suffering from chronic pain or recovering from severe injuries. Although some people can easily wean themselves off […]
RECORD LOW REPORTED FOR BINGE DRINKING AMONG HIGH SCHOOLERS IN 2018
If you haven keeping up with addiction news over the past couple of months, you may be aware that certain drugs are not as popular among teenagers as they had been in the past. We could argue that, as technology and resources become more plentiful, teenagers and young adults are becoming more aware of the […]
ACTRESS AMANDA BYNES SHEDS LIGHT ON HER DRUG USE
If you have been keeping up with Hollywood media over the past decade, you may have noticed one celebrity (and former teen star) had disappeared from the front lines for a while. However, actress Amanda Bynes recently reappeared in the public spotlight and has proudly proclaimed that she is ready to get back to work. […]
THE DRUGS THAT ARE HEAVILY INFLUENCING POP CULTURE AT THIS TIME
Some media researchers consider Confessions of an English Opium-Eater by Thomas De Quincey (1821) to be the first project that revealed why creative people indulge in drugs. Since the 19th century, however, Quincey’s ideas have skyrocketed into a pop culture jungle flooding with images of drugs, alcohol, and other distasteful activities. From LSD use during […]
CAN MELATONIN BE MIXED WITH ALCOHOL?
Using melatonin to sleep but wondering, can melatonin be mixed with alcohol? Here is what you need to know. Can Melatonin Be Mixed With Alcohol? Melatonin is a hormone responsible for regulating the sleep-wake cycles our bodies naturally develop. Melatonin releases during the night or evening as the light around us decreases. Long before the […]
ALL ABOUT AMBIEN
Here is everything you need to know all about Ambien and its effects. All About Ambien Ambien is the brand name for Zolpidem Tartrate, a sedative that falls under the hypnotic class of medication. In general, the purpose is to treat insomnia in patients and is seen as a better alternative to benzodiazepines or barbiturates. […]
HOW DOES XANAX WORK?
So how does Xanax work exactly? Here is all that you need to know. How Does Xanax work? Xanax is the brand name for Alprazolam, which is a short acting benzodiazepine often used to treat panic attacks, anxiety, and sometimes nausea from chemotherapy. It is the most widely prescribed psychiatric drug in the United States, […]
ALL ABOUT ADDERALL
Here is everything you need to know all about Adderall. All About Adderall Adderall is the most commonly prescribed drug for the treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unfortunately, Adderall abuse has become one of the leading types of prescription drug abuse in the U.S. When used correctly for a qualifying condition, Adderall can […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE REALITY OF DRUG ABUSE ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES
Did you know that, when pitted against the population of our country, college students constitute one of the biggest groups of drug abusers in the United States? In fact, people ages 18 to 24 and students enrolled in full-time programs are at an exceptionally high risk for subsequently falling victim to severe cases of drug […]
THE AFFECTS OF MARIJUANA ON ADHD
Recent studies have shown that 5% of adults and 6-9% of children in the world are affected by some degree of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While this disorder is not necessarily severe, people suffering from ADHD will frequently experience fidgeting, restlessness, and hyperactivity and will have a hard time sitting in one spot for […]
