STATES WITH THE HIGHEST AND LOWEST RATES OF DRUNK DRIVING
Alcohol abuse and alcoholism seem to be major problems in this country, not surprising given the rate of advertising for alcohol-related products. Booze seems to be everywhere nowadays, from bars and pubs to innocent convenience stores (where children frequent). Despite being as harmful as cocaine or heroin, alcohol is still sold as a mainstream item […]
WHY ART THERAPY CAN BE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF DRUG REHABILIATION
When you really consider the facts, you will begin to realize the finding the right options for drug rehabilitation is never an easy feat. Excluding the fact that an addict will require certain types of care that tailor to their specific type of addiction (e.g. cocaine, heroin, or crystal meth), these individuals will experience different […]
SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE NOTORIOUS YET UNIQUE “PORTUGUESE EXPERIMENT”
Sometimes, when we hear about all the drug problems and alcohol-related incidences sweeping across the news, we often forget that the United States is not the only country suffering from major epidemics. Our companion Australia and our neighbor to the north Canada are battling Opioid Crises of their own, while Scotland is battling from a […]
SOME BELOVED ROCK MUSICIANS WHO SUFFERED FROM SEVERE CASES OF DRUG ADDICTION
No matter what era of recent history you grew up in (from the 60s all the way to the 90s or later), the chances are high that you have one or more favorite musicians or bands. After all, with the rise of pop culture and multimedia grandeur, singers and songwriters ascended from meager ranks to […]
UNDERSTANDING THE “NO-ARREST PILOT” ADOPTED BY ENGLAND
In the wake of drug crisis after drug crisis, we can only ask one question: how do you handle the ever-growing burden of drug abuse and addiction spreading through your country? Considering how many people abuse dangerous substances like crystal meth, heroin, cocaine, nitrous oxide, and alcohol, you have to wonder how it is possible […]
WHO ARE THE REAL CULPRITS BEHIND THE UNITED STATES DRUG EPIDEMIC?
Did you know that, as of February 2018, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) confirmed that (on average) an estimated 115 people die as a direct result of opioid-related overdoses every day? Likewise, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) also revealed that the United States is currently suffering from a $78.5 billon […]
HOW JIM BELUSHI IS TAKING PART IN THE MARIJUANA INDUSTRY
Back in the early days of the hit-program Saturday Night Live, one of the most iconic elements of backstage life was (ironically) marijuana. At least, that is how Jim Belushi (brother of one of SNL’s founding cast members, John Belushi) described the situation. In fact, the famous actors and musician specifically mentioned the “Captain Jack” […]
THE FINANCIAL BURDEN OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Anyone who has known an addict or has suffered from this dreadful mental illness knows the toll these problems can take on your pocket book. Obviously, besides the overwhelming attachment to drugs and alcohol, a victim will also suffer from a bunch of cobwebs and moths in their recently packed wallet and savings account. While […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION DAMAGE YOUR DENTAL HEALTH
Quite often, when we consider how toxic drugs affect the body, we often think about more obvious areas including the digestive, cardiovascular, neurological, and hematological (blood) systems. Perhaps you might even consider how drugs can ruin your complexion and create dry, flaky hair and skin. Maybe you also think about the transmission of dangerous viruses […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION DIFFER BETWEEN MEN AND WOMEN
Did you know that men are more likely to abuse or become addicted to illicit substances than their female counterparts? However, did you know that women can fall victim to relapse and cravings much more frequently than men? Obviously, we understand that sex and gender play huge roles in defining human anatomy and chemical processes, […]
