The Tragic Reality of Fentanyl in Our Country
When people heard that the iconic singer Prince died from a fentanyl overdose, their reactions were most likely a mixture of sadness and shock. However, many Americans were probably asking, “What is this drug called fentanyl, and how could it kill someone so easily?” The tragic death of this music legend probably kickstarted many of […]
Recognizing the Forms of Three Potent Opioids
Nowadays, painkillers of any sort should not be taken lightly. What started out as an attempt to help people cope with pain has escalated into a full-blown national epidemic, one which doesn’t seem to be dying out anytime soon. In the midst of the Opioid Crisis, men and women of different ages are scared that […]
Books About Drugs Which You Should Totally Check Out
Sometimes, to learn more about your addiction (or a friend’s or family member’s), you need to look in the most unlikely places. For a moment, let’s put down those reputedly helpful “self-help” books and take a look at some classic stories that, despite having crude content and themes, can serve as Grade-A warning signs against […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT DRUG USE IN GERMANY
Anyone who has met a native German will definitely tell you how boisterous, fun-loving, and vigorous these men and women can be. Everything from the architecture to their lifestyles echoes big, bold, and loud, and tourists enjoy every moment of it. We here in the States have even incorporated Oktoberfest and German Christmas traditions into […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON CALIFORNIA
Once you take a closer look at how much damage opioid painkillers have caused over the past couple of decades, you will begin to see why government officials have dubbed this incident the Opioid Crisis. For nearly 20 years, America has been suffering from one of the worst public health crises since the outbreak of […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON ARKANSAS
Once you take a closer look at the facts, you might be shocked by how much damage opioids have inflicted over the course of a few decades. In fact, the aptly-named Opioid Crisis has not only stemmed from illegal synthetic drugs but has also been triggered by drugs that, ironically, are legally regulated by the […]
THE MOST INTOXICATED TV SHOWS EVER
Needless to say, each of us can agree that a lot of television shows include references to drugs and alcohol, both subtle and obvious. From innuendos in kids’ shows designed to appeal to the adult audiences, to comedies that include hilariously over-the-top scenes of intoxication, many famous shows have featured problems with alcohol, party drugs, […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON MISSISSIPPI
When you consider how long our country has been fighting the Opioid Crisis, you will probably begin to understand why our government has declared this epidemic a public health emergency. Over the past 20 years, the United States has been fighting a seemingly unending fight against synthetic drugs like heroin and fentanyl and a string […]
HOW SEVERE IS THE U.S. OPIOID CRISIS?
After decades of fighting the ongoing fight against drug problems in our country, you may be eager to ask one simple question: just how severe is the U.S. Opioid Crisis? In actuality, we have to agree with you on that one. How did a series of beneficial pills suddenly explode into one of our nation’s […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON MINNESOTA
When you consider how much damage the ongoing opioid epidemic has inflicted on our country, you may begin to understand why government officials have labeled it the “Opioid Crisis.” In the span of 20 years and more, millions of people have suffered from opioid use disorder, while hundreds of thousands more have died as a […]
