Survey Shows That Great Britain Is a Capital of European Drug Problems
Needless to say, the current drug situation in Europe is not looking very promising, particularly for members of Great Britain. According to a recent survey conducted by the European Union, this island nation is the epicenter of the majority of drug problems over the entire continent, a very unnerving piece of information over the past […]
The Drug-Infested World of “I Come in Peace”
Sometimes, to get a wake-up call for the horrors of drug addiction, you just need to take a dip into the seas of science fiction and horror. Beyond the machine guns, fake (but still entertaining) CGI, and pointless action scenes, some of these films not only contribute much to the drama or story department, but […]
The Harm Reduction Policy of the Netherlands
Ultimately, harm reduction policies are a bit of a mixed bag. While the notion of providing assistance to drug addicts to prevent the spread of disease is extremely noble, many critics have argued that needle-exchange programs and safe injection sites promote drugs use instead of preventing it. On the surface, you can see why this […]
Naloxone Injectors Work Better Than Naloxone Nasal Sprays
In the midst of the U.S. Opioid Crisis, more and more Americans seem to be falling victim to these deadly painkillers. From legal medications like OxyContin and morphine to street drugs like heroin and gray death, new types of opioids are appearing in both legal and underground markets on a daily basis. In the midst […]
How You Can Help to Reduce the Severity of the Opioid Crisis
Nowadays, you’ve probably heard at least one story about America’s opioid epidemic on the news or read about this health scare in the papers. Perhaps the true irony of this crisis is the simple fact that half of the drugs fueling this sickness are federally regulated and were initially designed to help people, not hurt […]
Portrayals of Intoxication in Popular Video Games
To say that video games are a little controversial might be a bit of an understatement. Parents, focus groups, therapists, and a whole horde of young adults have jumped on the bandwagon of anti-video game movements, mostly because some studies have shown how certain games can, in certain contexts, trigger addiction. When you consider that […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON LOUISIANA
When you consider how severe the opioid problems have become in our country, you might begin to realize why the government has referred to this issue as a public health emergency. For over 20 years, the Opioid Crisis has wreaked havoc on the United States, killing hundreds of thousands of people and turning millions more […]
LOCATIONS IN CALIFORNIA WITH THE WORST OPIOID PROBLEMS
When it comes to epicenters of the Opioid Crisis, California doesn’t rank high on the list, according to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). However, as we have seen in recent years, even our beautiful Golden State is not exempt from the onslaught of prescription opioids and synthetic painkillers plaguing our country. […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON NORTH DAKOTA
When you lay the cards on the table and assess the long-term damage that has been inflicted on our country, you may fully understand why the U.S. Government has labeled the Opioid Crisis as a full-blown public health emergency. In the span of 20 years, hundreds of thousands of people have died as a direct […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON OREGON
When you consider how many lives have been ruined and lost due to an influx of legal and illegal painkillers in our country, you can easily see why the government has labeled this situation as the “Opioid Crisis.” For over 20 years, this national health epidemic has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, while millions […]
