WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE “SHAKE AND BAKE” METH LABS
Part of what makes methamphetamine such a dangerous drug (outside the obvious biochemical and physiological changes to the mind and body) is the fact that it is 100% illegal, meaning that the methods to create it are far from safe. In fact, some of the cooking processes for crystal meth are as equally life-threatening (if […]
CONFIRMATION OF RISK FACTORS FOR NEONATAL ABSTINENCE SYNDROME
Perhaps one of the most tragic aspects of the opioid epidemic is the fact that adults and teens are not the only subgroup that is falling victim to these addictive drugs. In a cruel twist of fate, babies are being exposed to opioid painkillers in the womb as their mothers continue to consume these substances. […]
BUSTING SOME MYTHS ABOUT METH USE IN THE GAY COMMUNITY
Have you heard of the strangely named “gay meth use epidemic”? Although this might sound like a propaganda campaign from the less than reputable days of the past, believe it or not, this is a genuine issue that has scores of medical professionals concerned. According to some research, many gay men are being tempted by […]
THE MOST COMMON DRUGS BEHIND OVERDOSES
Did you know that drug overdoses currently rank as the leading cause of death for American citizens under the age of 50? According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 63,000 U.S. residents died from drug-related overdoses in 2016 alone. Even worse, the CDC confirmed rate of 72,000 […]
THOUGHTFUL PRESENTS TO LOVED ONES WHO HAVE RECOVERED FROM ADDICTION
No matter the occasion (birthdays, holidays, or simply special events), you may begin to wonder what you can get a loved one or a friend who has successfully been recovering from alcoholism or drug addiction. After all, they have already made major accomplishments in their life. Still, what are you supposed to give a person […]
WHY MOONSHINE IS STILL EXTREMELY DANGEROUS
When you studied the Prohibition Era in American history class, you most likely heard the term “moonshine.” In fact, for many of us, school was one of the first places we learned about this dangerous home-made alcoholic beverage. During this chaotic time of our country’s history, moonshine was known as the secretive Appalachian backwoods liquor, […]
WHY JEWS HAVE LOWER RATES OF ALCOHOL DEPENDENCE
Everyone has a set of beliefs that dictate everyday life. However, one the major determining factors for a person’s alcohol use is (as you expected) religion. Even if you do not belong to these faiths, you may be aware of the strict rules about overindulgence or a unique set of guidelines for alcohol consumption among […]
CONSIDERING RECENT STATISTICS FOR DRUG ADDICTION
If you are currently recovering from drug addiction or alcoholism or have a loved one who is coping with one or both problems, taking a close look at some recent statistics for drug abuse and addiction would not probably not be a good tool for helping you recover. Keep in mind that this process can […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE UNDERGROUND DRUG MARKET IN SOUTH EAST ENGLAND
Sometimes, every time the world attempts to attack drug-related crime, newer and more dangerous substances and practices emerge to take their place. While the U.S. and Australia battle opioid epidemics on our fronts, our associates in England are fighting to put an end to a practice that, in a very strange twist, used to be […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT METHADONE AND BUPRENORPHINE TREATMENT
As the government simply stated, we have a national health crisis on our hands. For decades, prescription painkillers and illegal drugs have been contributing to the Opioid Crisis, possibly one of the most terrifying emergencies since the HIV/AIDS outbreak in the 1970s. Every day, someone is either abusing or developing an addiction to opioid medications […]