CELEBRITIES AND ADDICTION
Celebrities influence fans and media but are simultaneously exposed to the massive stresses of fame. As a result, some turn to alcohol or drugs as a way to coddle the insecurities and anxieties that their lifestyle causes. Below are inspiring stories of famous individuals who have committed to a life of sobriety and are now […]
WHY ALCOHOL IS THE MOST DANGEROUS DRUG
Alcohol is the most socially acceptable drug on the market, as well as the most easily accessible. Even with this knowledge, the public generally still has a tendency to believe alcohol is not at all dangerous and is a valid form of relaxation. However, science proves these theories wrong and instead shows that alcohol is […]
THE DURATION OF HYDROCODONE IN YOUR SYSTEM
Hydrocodone stays in your system for a long time after you take the drug. Drug tests detect hydrocodone for different amounts of time depending on the type of test and your personal factors. Drug tests screen the following for traces of hydrocodone: Blood Saliva Urine Hydrocodone Detection in Your Blood Lab tests can find hydrocodone […]
HEROIN HITS HOME
The heroin epidemic has tormented the United States since the early 2000s, with some cities being struck harder than others. Heroin is a very powerful, dangerous drug that causes detrimental physical and psychological effects. Below is a list of the top 3 cities in the U.S. where heroin use has proved to be the most […]
THE DANGERS OF BLACK TAR HEROIN
Heroin comes in two main forms: a brown or white powder, or a sticky, black substance known as black tar. The powdered form is often referred to as “pure” heroin. Common street names for black tar heroin include: Big H Mexican Tar Horse Chiva Smack Black tar heroin is usually injected directly into the bloodstream […]
COMMON DRUG TYPES AND THEIR EFFECTS
Opioids Opioid drugs are substances that relieve pain. They cause a sense of euphoria, or a “high,” which leads some patients to abuse their medication. Prescription opioid drugs can lead to street heroin use and addiction. 29% of patients who receive a prescription for an opioid abuse that prescription. Of those, 10% go on to […]
MORPHINE WITHDRAWAL
Morphine is a cheap and readily available opioid drug, making it one of the most abused opioids. Heroin is simply a synthesized version of morphine. Morphine is available in the form of a liquid, injectable solution, and both regular and extended release capsules and tablets. The injected solution provides a more rapid high, which peaks […]
HOW TO SPOT A HEROIN USER
You may have an image in mind of a heroin addict, but that isn’t always the case. Here is how to spot a heroin user. How to Spot a Heroin User Typically, when you think of a heroin addict, a certain picture pops into your head of what their appearance and behavior should look like. […]
Drug Problem Becomes Rampant In Costa Mesa Hotels
Costa Mesa hotels have a budding drug problem. A high-profile example of this allegedly occurred on May 4th, 2018 . Police were called to a Holiday Inn in Costa Mesa, CA. Once police arrived at the scene, they found two individuals— one of whom was Michael Herman Spence, the mayor of West Covina at the […]
Breaking the Stigma: Addiction and Judaism in Orange County
The addiction epidemic sweeping across the country has taken many by surprise. The young and old, rich and poor are all finding themselves stuck in the cycle of addiction. As it hits Orange County in particular, the members of the Jewish community are especially vulnerable. Myths among the Jewish community deny that addiction is an […]
