DOES COCAINE HAVE ANY MEDICAL PURPOSES?
Whenever you heard the word “cocaine,” what immediately pops into your head? For most of you, you will probably picture a fine white powder placed in a fine line along a table (for snorting). On the other hand, some of you might consider a gummy yellow crystal (crack cocaine) that is heated for injection. No […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT COCAINE AND CRACK USE AMONG TEENS
In a world where drug abuse and addiction run rampant through the streets, parents have every right to be terrified of what activities their teens decide to take part in. Ultimately, teenagers are naturally programmed to take risks and experiment with new things, given the fact that their brains and bodies are undergoing radical changes. […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE PUBLIC HEALTH SCARE CALLED “GEEKING”
Have you ever heard someone use the term “geeking”? Unless you have battled addiction to crack cocaine or know someone who is currently using this drug, the chances are slim that you know about this term. Simply put, “geeking” is street slang for binge crack use, during which a person takes higher and higher doses […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT THE FRIGHTENING DRUG CALLED “METHOXETAMINE”
Besides the onslaught of the opioid crisis, other addictive and dangerous drugs continue to creep through our streets. Overall, some of the greatest threats include cocaine, crystal meth, alcohol, and nicotine (even the little green plant marijuana is posing a threat to teens). However, one particularly nasty new player has reared its head in recent […]
THE HORROR OF RITALIN ADDICTION
When you hear the term “addictive stimulant,” what typically pops into your head? Perhaps you consider the dangerous white powder called cocaine or the deadly chemical concoction known as crystal meth. While both of these are illegal drugs, would you ever imagine that a substance that can trigger a severe case of abuse or addiction […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION INDUCE MILD NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDER
Whenever people experiment with potentially dangerous and highly addictive substances, they are not only putting themselves at risk for physical problems but also opening up doorways for cognitive impairment. Although we are familiar with short-term effects (like acid trips or hangovers), one condition called mild neurocognitive disorder transcends these limits and is completely permanent, affecting […]
THE ISSUE OF DRUG ADDICTION AND DELUSIONS
Every one of us has exhibited some strange thoughts of grandeur or an unachievable goal. For example, how many of you have imagined yourselves as a king or queen of a country (when you were young, of course) or thought about what color of Ferrari you would buy (even though you can’t afford one)? We […]
MODEL RUBY TUESDAY MATTHEWS TALKS ABOUT DIET OF COFFEE, CIGARETTES, AND COCAINE
Simply put, the modeling industry is not a steady environment, especially for the young men and women who are put front and center. Spending endless hours in front of a camera and traveling all over the world can result in sleepless nights and hectic mornings, resulting in a mixture of emotions in the afternoon. Needless […]
THE UNITED STATES IS THE WORLD LEADER IN ILLEGAL DRUG USE
Despite having some of the most rigorous drug policies in the world, the United States is still the global leader of illegal drug abuse and addiction. According to a recent study (comparing and contrasting 54,000 people from 17 countries), our nation boasts the highest levels of cocaine and marijuana consumption in the entire world as […]
WHAT DO PEOPLE EXPERIENCE WHEN THEY TAKE HALLUCINOGENS?
According to scientific reports throughout the years, people who take hallucinogens experience a wide variety of visions and perceptions called hallucinations (which can border on traumatic). As doctors have pointed out, this reaction is due to the drugs’ ability to stimulate neural circuits in our brains (specifically the frontal cortex, which governs aspects like mood […]