JOSH HAMILTON’S DIFFICULT STRUGGLE WITH ADDICTION
Fans of the classic sport of baseball will no doubt recognize the name Josh Hamilton. From his time with the Cincinnati Reds all the way to his last round with the Texas Rangers, this baseball player quickly proved that he had the right stuff for the sport from a very early age. During the 1999 […]
WHAT YOU HAVE TO UNDERSTAND ABOUT THE REBOUND EFFECT
Have you ever heard about how relapses are important parts of recovery? In many cases, you can see why slipping back into drug use would seem like a critical part of the learning process, as mistakes (even bad ones) are a part of growth. Nevertheless, prior to entering rehab, addicts will suffer from incidences that […]
THE PUBLIC INTERVENTION OF BASEBALL LEGEND DWIGHT “DOC” GOODEN
When it comes to iconic lineups in the realm of sports, many people will still agree that one of the greatest teams of all time was the 1986 lineup for the New York Mets. Besides the iconic moment when Mookie Wilson hit a home run between the legs of Bill Buckner, the Mets of the […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW YOUR BRAIN REACTS TO NICOTINE
Did you know that cigarette smoking is still listed as the number one most preventable cause of death in our country? Now, consider the fact that over 480,000 people die each year as a direct result of inhaling cigarette toxins, and you can see why this situation is so frustrating. Although the number of people […]
THE TRAGIC COCAINE-RELATED DEATH OF BASKETBALL PLAYER LEN BIAS
Throughout history, many people with promising futures had been lost by the most frustrating, yet common, mental illness on the planet: drug addiction. From musicians like Elvis Presley and Prince to movie stars like Marilyn Monroe and Judy Garland, numerous celebrities have lost their lives as a direct result of forming an attachment to drugs. […]
WHAT ARE STIMULANTS AND HOW CAN THESE HURT ME?
Here is a riddle for you: what do Chai tea, Camels, and cocaine have in common? If you guessed “stimulants,” you would be right. Although many of us are overly wary of dangerous substances like coke and meth, two legally-sold drugs that have caused a lot of trouble in our country over the past years […]
CAN YOU IDENTIFY THE 5 TYPES OF ALCOHOLICS?
At some point in your life, you will either become friends or become acquainted with a person who suffers from alcohol abuse and alcoholism, especially given how popular this drug is in our country. However, as it turns out, people do not simply follow a set pattern of behavior if they suffer from this illness. […]
DENNIS QUAID TALKS ABOUT HIS NEAR-FATAL COCAINE ADDICTION
At every turn throughout his long career, Dennis Quaid has continued to leave a lasting impact on audiences both young and old. From his original run in Breaking Away (1979) and The Right Stuff (1983), the iconic actor started to pursue his career as a dramatic and comedic artist, taking on the memorable leading role […]
HOW COCAINE IMPACTS YOUR ABILITY TO MAKE CLEAR DECISIONS
If you have ever known a drug addict or have formerly suffered from drug addiction, you will understand how dangerous substances can eventually create a noxious “mental fog” that clouds judgement. In the case of cocaine users, though, long-term drug use can lead to memory problems that are so severe, victims will no longer be […]
COCAINE CAPITALS OF THE UNITED STATES
Alcohol and drugs have always been major problems in the United States, but some of the worst issues revolve around imported substances. Besides the hordes of heroin, fentanyl, and other deadly opioids being shipped across borders, Americans are also facing the onslaught of an old enemy: cocaine. Since its rise to infamy in the 1980s […]
