SAY HELLO TO FLORIDA’S LITTLE FRIEND: COCAINE
Needless to say, we don’t’ have to tell you to watch Scarface (1983) for you to understand that Florida has a bit of a history with cocaine. Back in the 1980s, during the height of the Miami drug wars, Colombia was distributing boatloads of this South American drug, but those numbers have quickly escalated over […]
Signs of a Deeply-Rooted Cocaine Problem
Besides opioids and crystal meth, cocaine might easily be one of the most complicated and dangerous substances Americans have ever faced. Ironically, much like opioids, this white powder was one an ingredient for natural medications and was even used to boost energy. Fortunately, as science advanced, more and more people started to drop this drug […]
The Right Mixture for a Cocaine Overdose
Many of you may have witnessed a person overdose on a drug, or, in some cases, have experienced one for yourselves, and it is inarguably one of the scariest moments you will ever endure (on both sides of the equation). While it is relatively easy to overdose on a variety of medications, some drugs are […]
MOVIES THAT FOCUS ON THE DANGERS OF COCAINE
If drugs didn’t make an appearance in a few Hollywood films, people would probably think there was something wrong with directors. After all, thanks to the portrayal of nasty substances like heroin and meth, audiences have witnessed some incredible acting and screenwriting from some amazing talents around the world. Take Trainspotting (1996) and Requiem for […]
The 4 Layers of Cocaine Consumption
When it comes to the most dangerous drugs in our country, cocaine naturally tends to land among the top contenders. Ever since Peruvian marching powder was brought to the United States, many people started scrambling to get their hands on this deadly stimulant, drawn from the extract of the coca plant from South America. What […]
The Deadly Secrets of Street Fentanyl
Did you know that fentanyl, inarguably one of the deadliest components of the Opioid Crisis, was designed to help patients? Originally, doctors administered this potent medication to men and women who were suffering from unimaginable pain, typically the kind experienced after surgery or during cancer treatment. How unfortunate has the situation become, when a helpful […]
How Mighty Mouse Created A Cocaine-Infested Upheaval
Anyone who grew up during the 50s and 60s, or is just a fan of nostalgia, probably grew up watching the cartoon series Mighty Mouse. With one glance, you can quickly see why. With his adorable little red and yellow costume and his happy-go-lucky confidence, the super-strong little rodent was cute enough for kids and […]
The Complicated Relationship Between Drug Addiction and Insurance
Just when you thought the drug problems couldn’t get any more complicated, a recent news report confirmed that insurance companies may be playing a huge part in feeding patient addiction, though not necessarily by intent. As CNN reports, one mother recently lost her son to cocaine addiction as a tragic result of an unchecked sickness […]
ELTON JOHN DISCUSSES HIS BATTLE WITH ADDICTION
In many cases, drug addicts are not only grateful to have completed their addiction but will definitely feel blessed to be alive in the first place. Just ask Sir Elton John, who has profoundly announced how his experience with drug addiction could have easily ended his life. Possibly one of the greatest performers of all […]
SOME COMMON DRUGS THAT ARE LINKED TO HIV
When people start consuming addictive substances, they will not only experience a rush of euphoria but will also suffer from a dangerous lapse in judgement. As a result, they will most likely engage in behavior that can put their health and well-being at risk, such as unprotected sex (sometimes with multiple partners) or the use […]
