IS SUGAR THE MOST WIDELY ACCEPTED ADDICTIVE DRUG?
Ultimately, drugs come in different shapes and forms and come from a variety of sources. For example, cocaine is drawn from the juices of the coca plant (a sacred bush from South America), while heroin is synthesized from morphine (a painkiller synthesized from the opium poppy in Asia). On the other hand, alcoholic beverages are […]
HOW YOU CAN PREVENT A TRAMADOL OVERDOSE
Sometimes, in the midst of the Opioid Crisis, we tend to focus our attention on illegal drugs like heroin and particularly nasty medications like fentanyl and OxyContin, while other drugs slip past the radar. One drug in this category of lesser-touched-upon opioids is Tramadol, a synthetic painkiller that is designed to treat pain ranging from […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT VICODIN ADDICTION
Did you know that a large portion of the medications responsible for fueling the Opioid Crisis are actually 100% legal and approved by doctors? Despite the inarguable fact that painkillers are necessary for survival (especially if a person suffers from unending pain), we have to question where the line must be drawn to prevent more […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT RISK FACTORS FOR DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM
At some point in our lives, we will meet someone who suffers from drug addiction or alcoholism, two of the most debilitating and tragic mental illnesses on the planet. Although once dismissed as a form of immoral behavior or the product of bad lifestyle choices, addiction is now housed under the umbrella of chronic mental […]
THE DANGEROUS WAYS ALCOHOL CAN WARP DNA
Each of us is fully aware of what a dangerous drug alcohol can be. In the same manner as deadly opioids like heroin or potent stimulants like nicotine, alcohol can completely dominate your body and trigger severe forms of abuse, dependency, and addiction. If you are a heavy drinker or know someone who is an […]
THE PROGRAMMED INSENSITIVITY TOWARD ADDICTS
How many times have you witnessed a drunk person in public or heard a news story about heroin addiction? Then, in the back of your mind, you thought about how disgraceful that behavior is. Even though you would not like to admit it, you are naturally programmed to despise addictive behavior, as each and every […]
WHY POLICE OFFICERS ARE WEANING THEIR DOGS OFF MARIJUANA
As terrible drug problems continue to wreak havoc on our country, we must turn to the real superheroes of our society: law enforcement officials and rescue teams. Needless to say, some of the finest fighters in the aptly named “war on drugs” are the K-9 unit officers and their dogs, which are trained to sniff […]
CELEBRITIES WHO RECENTLY DIED FROM FENTANYL-RELATED OVERDOSES
Overall, the death of a beloved celebrity figure is pretty much equivalent to losing a family member. Throughout their incredible careers, these immensely talented men and women have appeared in some of the most beloved films and TV shows, many of which we grew up watching as children. On the other hand, a unique group […]
SHOULD RECOVERING DRUG ADDICTS TAKE MEDICAL-GRADE MARIJUANA?
Overall, harm reduction is a very unique form of therapy for recovering drug addicts, a process that (overall) begins with self-approval and acceptance. Simply put, this procedure avoids the harshness of full-blown abstinence (which can lead to deadly withdrawal symptoms) and, instead, opts for slowly weaning people off a drug. For the most part, this […]
WHY THE DEA IS PUTTING CAMERAS INSIDE VACCUM CLEANERS
Since its formation in the mid-1900s, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has fought hard to protect the American public from the vile hold of criminal drug activity and the poison of alcohol and drug use disorders. Under the jurisdictions of the federal government, the DEA enforces laws and regulations established by the civil […]
