MOVIE CHARACTERS WHOSE DRUG USE RUINED THEIR LIVES
Throughout movie history, we have seen different films tackle the brutal realism of substance abuse and addiction. From the romantic drama When a Man Loves a Woman to the disturbing kaleidoscope of Requiem for a Dream, these films take us on an emotional roller coast that (like a high) leaves us stunned and shaking as […]
THE MOVIE A STREET CAT NAMED BOB ILLUSTRATES ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT STEPS TOWARDS RECOVERY
Whether you are a recovering addict or the family member of a victim, we can all agree that one of the most important components in battling our demons is establishing long-lasting, loving friendships. Social gatherings like Alcoholics Anonymous help individuals find reprieve and share their problems with fellow sufferers. Meanwhile, family therapy helps addicts reestablish […]
WHY JOHN DIES AT THE END IS A PERFECT SOCIAL COMMENTARY ABOUT DRUG USE
Halloween is almost here. At this time, we are scuttling about like spiders as we prepare for spooky parties and ghoulish activities. Parents are busy carving pumpkins with their kids, and blood-crazed young adults are ready to watch some creepy horror films. Scary movies are pretty much a requirement for Halloween, as they have been […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT A PAINKILLER CALLED ENDONE
At this time, the United States is facing a multitude of issues concerning the legalization of marijuana, but the country’s most dangerous problem, by far, is the burgeoning Opioid Crisis. Consider that approximately 100 million Americans suffer from some form of chronic pain, and a staggering 214 million opioids were prescribed to patients in 2016 […]
THE IMPORTANT MEANINGS BEHIND TWO MODERN BOOKS ABOUT DRUGS
Scholars will always tell you “don’t ignore the classics” for a very good reason. Some of the most profound lessons about life, love, and the human spirit can be found in the pages of amazing pieces of literature. Still, some authors create books that are designed to take you on a different sort of adventure: […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON UTAH
In the past 20 years, more and more people have become victims of the Opioid Crisis, which hasn’t appeared to lost steam since it first started. Nowadays, over two million people are suffering from opioid use disorder (specifically addiction), while hundreds of thousands more have died after using these dangerous painkillers. As we have seen […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON CONNECTICUT
Not since the AIDS outbreak in the 1970s and the 1980s has the United States experienced as severe of an outbreak as the Opioid Crisis. Over the past 20 years, millions of people have become addicted to these dangerous substances, while additional hundreds of thousands of victims have suffered from overdose-related deaths. Whether we are […]
EUROPEAN HARM REDUCTION POLICIES COULD HELP THE UNITED STATES
Ultimately, supporters of “harm reduction policy” efforts argue that these specialized programs are convenient, safe opportunities to help drug addicts cope with their illness and get healthier. Likewise, officials have explained how millions of dollars will be saved for medical costs on a yearly basis, all stemming from controlled sites. Over the years, numerous studies […]
EXPOSING THE MYTHS BEHIND METHADONE CLINICS
Have you ever heard of a methadone clinic? Most likely, you will answer “no” or “maybe” after hearing this question, and that is understandable. Unless you work at one of these locations or have suffered from severe forms of drug addiction, the chances are slim that you have ever heard of these facilities (much less […]
METH-RELAPSE PREVENTION STUDIES COULD HELP OPIOID ABUSERS AND ADDICTS
For decades, the United States has suffered from the infectious grip of the Opioid Crisis. In fact, in 2015 alone, officials reported that an estimated 2 million Americans (ages 12 and older) had developed an addiction to prescription opioids, while nearly 117,000 people died from opioid-related overdoses from 2015 to 2016. Now, consider that (on […]
