What a Cocaine Overdose Feels Like
For many people (possibly you), overdoses are one of the most terrifying experiences someone will ever have in their lifetime. By taking too much of a drug, you are forcing your body to work in overdrive, processing an abundance of a substance that is, for lack of a better word, not supposed to be there. […]
Signs of a Deeply-Rooted Cocaine Problem
Besides opioids and crystal meth, cocaine might easily be one of the most complicated and dangerous substances Americans have ever faced. Ironically, much like opioids, this white powder was one an ingredient for natural medications and was even used to boost energy. Fortunately, as science advanced, more and more people started to drop this drug […]
The 4 Layers of Cocaine Consumption
When it comes to the most dangerous drugs in our country, cocaine naturally tends to land among the top contenders. Ever since Peruvian marching powder was brought to the United States, many people started scrambling to get their hands on this deadly stimulant, drawn from the extract of the coca plant from South America. What […]
MOVIES THAT FOCUS ON THE DANGERS OF COCAINE
If drugs didn’t make an appearance in a few Hollywood films, people would probably think there was something wrong with directors. After all, thanks to the portrayal of nasty substances like heroin and meth, audiences have witnessed some incredible acting and screenwriting from some amazing talents around the world. Take Trainspotting (1996) and Requiem for […]
How to Endure Heroin Withdrawal during Rehabilitation
Although heroin addicts might make the conscious decision to undergo treatment, their difficult journey to health and happiness has only just begun, and, unfortunately, the trip is a bit of a rocky one. From the moment, they enroll at residential treatment facilities, these men and women will have to endure painful and frightening periods of […]
The Deadly Secrets of Street Fentanyl
Did you know that fentanyl, inarguably one of the deadliest components of the Opioid Crisis, was designed to help patients? Originally, doctors administered this potent medication to men and women who were suffering from unimaginable pain, typically the kind experienced after surgery or during cancer treatment. How unfortunate has the situation become, when a helpful […]
What Are The TSNAS In Cigarettes?
Have you ever heard of tobacco-specific nitrosamines (TSNAs)? Unless you know someone who works in the tobacco industry, the chances are slim that you know about these chemicals, even if you were once an avid smoker. Simply put, TSNAs are some of the most dangerous and toxic carcinogens in tobacco products and, to make matters […]
DEA MUSEUM’S “DRUGS: COSTS & CONSEQUENCES” EXHIBIT FEATURED IN NEW MEXICO
Creating public awareness is one of the most critical steps to helping people understand the nature of drugs in our country. Over the years, these dangerous substances, both legal and illegal, have paved a cavernous pathway through the United States and have destroyed millions of lives in the process. Now, as part of a new […]
REVIEW THE TRAGIC ADDICTION STORY OF ELVIS PRESLEY
When it comes to people who have earned the distinction of “American icons,” you don’t need to look any further than the “King” himself: Elvis Presley. Rising from his backwoods Mississippi and Tennessee roots to become a sensation of music, Presley was adored for his deep, sensual singing voice, and his incredible stage presence. Boys […]
SOME COMMON DRUGS THAT ARE LINKED TO HIV
When people start consuming addictive substances, they will not only experience a rush of euphoria but will also suffer from a dangerous lapse in judgement. As a result, they will most likely engage in behavior that can put their health and well-being at risk, such as unprotected sex (sometimes with multiple partners) or the use […]