THE MEDICAL MARIJUANA HOLDUP IN NEW JERSEY
Every time we turn around, the little green plant called marijuana seems to be causing a new wave of trouble across the United States, despite the string of victories that have set in over the past four years. While Oregon and Colorado plow ahead in the race to promote the herb, states like New Jersey […]
DO “CONTACT HIGHS” ACTUALLY TAKE PLACE?
If you are a parent or are friends with some who has children, then you may be familiar with the phenomenon called “sympathetic labor pains,” where a man starts to feel cramps in response to his pregnant wife’s discomfort. However, did you know that researchers have also discussed a condition called “contact highs,” where a […]
HOW “HUNGER HORMONES” OFFER NEW PATHWAYS FOR ADDICTION TREATMENT METHODS
At some point, each of us has been affected by a gnawing hunger. From that desire for waffles or eggs in the morning to that mid-afternoon craving for a snack, we seem to be plagued by a natural urge to put fuel in our tank (literally). So, did you know that this desire for food […]
THE DANGEROUS WAYS ALCOHOL CAN WARP DNA
Each of us is fully aware of what a dangerous drug alcohol can be. In the same manner as deadly opioids like heroin or potent stimulants like nicotine, alcohol can completely dominate your body and trigger severe forms of abuse, dependency, and addiction. If you are a heavy drinker or know someone who is an […]
THE CONNECTION BETWEEN ALCOHOL AND NIGHT SWEATS
Remember how you would frequently suffer from night sweats whenever you contracted that annoying bout of the common cold or the seasonal flu? Obviously, waking up in a cold shiver is not exactly a great start to your day, but at least this kind of symptom is normal. After all, each of us gets an […]
HOW SLEEP DEPRIVATION AND ADDICTION ARE CONNECTED
Regardless of what your friends might tell you, the term “beauty sleep” actually has more of an important meaning than you may realize. In fact, did you know that getting the required amount of sleep will increase collagen production and repair damage to your tissues? For the population that is happy and healthy, sleep is […]
HOW DO LONG-TERM DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE BRAIN?
Oftentimes, whenever we consider the side effects of drug abuse and addiction, we think about “highs,” experiences when a user feels a euphoric rush and an overbearing feeling of happiness (followed immediately by a crash). However, while these changes are short-term (lasting for a few seconds or a few hours, at most), research confirms that […]
UNDERSTANDING THE “NO-ARREST PILOT” ADOPTED BY ENGLAND
In the wake of drug crisis after drug crisis, we can only ask one question: how do you handle the ever-growing burden of drug abuse and addiction spreading through your country? Considering how many people abuse dangerous substances like crystal meth, heroin, cocaine, nitrous oxide, and alcohol, you have to wonder how it is possible […]
OPIOIDS, COCAINE, AND CRYSTAL METH ARE THE MOST COMMON DRUGS IN CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA
Over the course of several decades, Australia has been waging its private battle against a horde of illegal drugs, and we in the United States can relate to their struggles on so many levels. As we attempt to flush out dangerous opioids from Midwestern towns and the southern reaches of our shores, police Down Under […]
OPIOID PROBLEMS HAVE NOT INCREASED SINCE AUSTRALIA IMPLEMENTED CODEINE RESTRICTIONS
As we continue to fight the ongoing fight against opioids on the shores of the United States, a similar situation is taking place along the beaches and in the forests of our long-distance neighbor Australia. For a while now, the government has been struggling to fight overwhelming issues with opioid addiction, opioid-related death, and a […]