Finding rehab on a regular day can be overwhelming, especially if you do not know what to look for. Finding rehab during COVID-19 can be even more overwhelming, which is why it is helpful to have an idea…
THE MOST POPULAR DRUGS AMONG COLLEGE STUDENTS
- February 8, 2020
Aside from studying and planning for the future, college is undoubtedly about partying and testing your limits for many students. Many of the students who did not drink during high school will take their first sip while in…
HOW MUSIC CAN BE LINKED TO DRUG USE
- February 8, 2020
Popular music is chock full of song lyrics that idolize glamorous lifestyles, fancy cars, and spur of the moment adventures. Listeners hear these songs condoning the use of illicit drugs and consuming dangerous amounts of alcohol. However, the…
CELEBRITIES WHO WON THE FIGHT AGAINST OPIOID ADDICTION
- February 6, 2020
On average, 130 Americans die every day from an overdose related to Opioids, and approximately 1.7 million Americans have a diagnosable addiction to prescription opioids (such as hydrocodone or OxyContin). Celebrities are one and the same and their…
CONCERTA ADDICTION
- January 20, 2020
Concerta (methylphenidate) is a prescription stimulant in the same class as Ritalin. In fact, Concerta and Ritalin have essentially the same chemical make-up, but Concerta is the extended-release version, lasting up to 12 hours. The chemical makeup of…
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ADDICTION
- December 31, 2019
We are all well-versed with the adverse effects of addiction on our body and how it can bring down our mental faculties to a low. It brings about a lot of changes to a person’s behavior as well….
THE “NASTY” IN NICOTINE
- November 25, 2019
Nicotine administration through any route can create psychoactive effects, mood alterations, positive reinforcement, and eventually, addiction. However, inhalation of tobacco smoke is the quickest and most efficient method of nicotine delivery to the brain. Less than ten seconds…
CAN A BETTER DIET AID IN RECOVERY?
- November 24, 2019
Getting to the point of recovery from addiction is a huge victory. But, what do you do once you get there? Maintaining this status is highly important, and there is one major factor that can potentially make or…
The Tragic Reality of Fentanyl in Our Country
- May 1, 2019
When people heard that the iconic singer Prince died from a fentanyl overdose, their reactions were most likely a mixture of sadness and shock. However, many Americans were probably asking, “What is this drug called fentanyl, and how…
How Yul Brynner Took One Final Stab at Cigarettes
- April 18, 2019
Over the past decades, we Americans have watched some pretty bizarre and unnerving drug PSAs. Remember the moment when Paul Reubens dressed as his iconic character Peewee Herman appeared on screen to teach kids about crack cocaine? Each…