Which States Have the Worst Rates of Drug Use in the United States?
When looking at drug use across the country, it’s clear we have a big public health problem. On one hand we have substances like alcohol being promoted, on the other hand the opioid epidemic is killing thousands a year. Drug overdoses are taking thousands of lives a year and some states are getting hit harder […]
Ewan McGregor vs Heroin During the Filming of Trainspotting
Although they must definitely be commended for their devotion to their crafts, method actors do tend to make us cringe after we read the stories about how they prepared for roles. From starving themselves for months, or even years to reach a certain weight. Some living homeless on the streets, these men and women have […]
HOW CAFFEINE AFFECTS OUR BODIES
So what would you do if we told you that caffeine is a drug like cocaine or crystal meth? You would probably look around in confusion wondering where that message board posted that. But caffeine is a stimulant and triggers the same neurochemical receptors as illegal drugs like coke or ice. In short all of […]
HOW MONTHLY BUPRENORPHINE INJECTIONS CAN HELP OPIOID ADDICTS
How do you help people who have become addicted to some of the most dangerous drugs on the planet? This question has been repeatedly asked by medical professionals as they attempt to find viable medications for opioid addicts. In the wake of a crisis that is ripping through America, more and more men and women […]
HOW WESTERN AUSTRALIA IS HANDLING DRUGGED DRIVING
Needless to say, drugged driving is one of the most serious crimes that can be committed on the roadway. Besides putting the lives of the impaired drivers in danger, other people, including sober drivers, passengers, and possible pedestrians, can also fall victim to a deadly accident caused by drugs. In this case, addiction hurts both […]
LOOKING BACK ON CHRIS BENOIT’S VIOLENT AND TRAGIC ROAD DOWN DRUG ADDICTION
When we take a look back at the world of professional wrestling, fans will all agree that one of the greatest wrestlers during the early 2000s was Chris Benoit, a small but strong member of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). During his time in the ring, Benoit teamed up with the likes of fellow superstars Shawn […]
Tennis Star Andre Agassi Discusses His Crystal Meth Addiction
Needless to say, anyone who is a fan of professional tennis will immediately recognize the name Andre Agassi. Also known by the nickname “The Punisher.” Long regarded as one of the greatest tennis players and possibly one of the most influential athletes of his time, Agassi dominated the playing field between the 1990s and the […]
The Dangerous Downward Spiral of Cory Monteith
Needless to say, even if you are not a fan of the original series, you have definitely heard of the smash hit simply called Glee. During its amazing 6-year run, the iconic TV show gathered a collection of followers numbering in the millions (happily calling themselves “gleeks,” a portmanteau of the words “glee” and “geek”). […]
Looking Back at Judy Garland’s Severe Case of Addiction
Throughout the time American cinema started to explode with popularity. Many stars and starlets began to capture the hearts of the public. But perhaps one of the most iconic and beloved is Judy Garland. Even today, fans young and old adore the actress for her childlike demeanor. Not to mention her gorgeous singing voice. Today, […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LOS ANGELES METH CRISIS
Often, whenever we think about crystal meth and laboratories where it is manufactured, we will typically picture a bald man dressed in a yellow hazmat suit toting chemicals around a trailer. Although Walter White might have seared the image of meth cooks into the heads of mainstream media for years now, keep in mind that […]