DID YOU KNOW THAT SOME ANIMALS TRY TO GET HIGH IN THE WILD?
If there are any doubts that alcohol abuse, drug abuse, and addiction are (unfortunately) natural elements of our lives, look no further than our furry, feathered, and scaly friends in the wild. As strange as this might sound, our animal companions have the same tendency toward intoxication as we do, and certain species exhibit a […]
HOW JIM BELUSHI IS TAKING PART IN THE MARIJUANA INDUSTRY
Back in the early days of the hit-program Saturday Night Live, one of the most iconic elements of backstage life was (ironically) marijuana. At least, that is how Jim Belushi (brother of one of SNL’s founding cast members, John Belushi) described the situation. In fact, the famous actors and musician specifically mentioned the “Captain Jack” […]
THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Anyone who has known an addict or has suffered from this dreadful mental illness knows the toll these problems can take on your pocket book. Obviously, besides the overwhelming attachment to drugs and alcohol, a victim will also suffer from a bunch of cobwebs and moths in their recently packed wallet and savings account. While […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION DAMAGE YOUR DENTAL HEALTH
Quite often, when we consider how toxic drugs affect the body, we often think about more obvious areas including the digestive, cardiovascular, neurological, and hematological (blood) systems. Perhaps you might even consider how drugs can ruin your complexion and create dry, flaky hair and skin. Maybe you also think about the transmission of dangerous viruses […]
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. […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION DIFFER BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
Did you know that men are more likely to abuse or become addicted to illicit substances than their female counterparts? However, did you know that women can fall victim to relapse and cravings much more frequently than men? Obviously, we understand that sex and gender play huge roles in defining human anatomy and chemical processes, […]
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 […]
THE STRUCTURE OF COCAINE
Here is some helpful information on the structure of cocaine. The Structure of Cocaine Cocaine is a drug that is extracted from the leaves of the coca plant (Erythroxylum Coca). Pure cocaine has a chemical formula: C17H21NO4. Cocaine can be inhaled, smoked, consumed orally, or administered using suppositories. Cocaine appears in several forms, but pure […]
DO COCAINE AND EXHAUSTION GO HAND-IN-HAND?
The usual effects of cocaine are excessive energy, agitation, and the desire to keep going. Cocaine followed by exhaustion and sleepiness is the opposite of what is normally expected after using cocaine; however, it is possible to feel tired after using cocaine instead! Reasons for exhaustion crash after using cocaine include: Physical exhaustion Rebounding Mixing […]
TOP COCAINE HOTSPOTS IN THE UNITED STATES
Underneath Marijuana, cocaine holds second place for being the most popular illegal drug in the United States. The highest percentages of cocaine use come from young adults between the ages of 18 and 25. A study done by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) revealed that 1.9 million people aged 12 and […]