CONCERTA ADDICTION
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 Concerta is similar to other stimulants like cocaine and amphetamine, and the drug is similarly addictive. Concerta […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN CHILDHOOD TRAUMA AND ADDICTION
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. We all are aware of these severe effects of addiction. But we do not know how it […]
THE “NASTY” IN NICOTINE
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 after inhalation, nearly 25% of the nicotine reaches the brain – a rate almost twice as fast […]
CAN A BETTER DIET AID IN RECOVERY?
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 break you: nutrition. Ignoring your nutritional habits can put you at risk of relapsing; simply put, eating […]
The Tragic Reality of Fentanyl in Our Country
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 could it kill someone so easily?” The tragic death of this music legend probably kickstarted many of […]
How Yul Brynner Took One Final Stab at Cigarettes
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 of us can agree that one of the most compelling and unnerving PSAs of all time was […]
THE MOST INTOXICATED TV SHOWS EVER
Needless to say, each of us can agree that a lot of television shows include references to drugs and alcohol, both subtle and obvious. From innuendos in kids’ shows designed to appeal to the adult audiences, to comedies that include hilariously over-the-top scenes of intoxication, many famous shows have featured problems with alcohol, party drugs, […]
WHICH STATES HAVE THE MOST FREQUENT OVERDOSE-RELATED DEATHS?
Perhaps one of the most tragic realities about addiction treatment is that, for every man and woman who successfully separates from dangerous drugs, another group will fall victim to their poisons and, tragically, lose their lives via a drug overdose. Although we would like to say otherwise, toxic fatalities of this nature are frequent in […]
ROCK LEGEND STEVEN TYLER SAYS HIS ADDICTION TOOK HIM DOWN THE “RABBIT HOLE”
When it comes to icons of rock and roll, Steven Tyler is definitely up there with some of the greats. Since the start of his fabulous career, the legendary rock singer stunned audiences with his insane vocals, wild stage antics, and out-of-this-world costumes. Although he has released some solo albums in recent years, kids from […]
HOW CAFFEINE AFFECTS OUR BODIES
So what would you do if we told you that caffeine is a drug like cocaine or crystal meth? You would probably look around in confusion wondering where that message board posted that. But caffeine is a stimulant and triggers the same neurochemical receptors as illegal drugs like coke or ice. In short all of […]