LOOKING BACK AT THE TRAGIC DEATH OF PRO-SURFER ANDY IRONS
Together, brothers Andy Irons and his younger brother Bruce took the world of competitive surfing by storm. Although he lost to his sibling at the start of his career, though, Andy’s ascent into the role of All-Star began after consecutive wins for the World Championship Tour. During his incredible career, Irons won 3 world titles […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON NEW HAMPSHIRE
Over the course of several decades, the people of our country have been waging a private war against a notorious yet familiar enemy: opioids. In the midst of illegal drugs like crystal meth and marijuana, many opioids pose a particularly nasty threat because (in an ironic twist) they are 100% legal and are approved by […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT CRYSTAL METH HOT SPOTS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES
In the wake of the opioid epidemic (easily one of the most terrifying public health crises in American history), we tend to forget that another silent killer is wreaking havoc in our streets: crystal meth. Before painkillers became a major issue in our country, you may recall how police were busting hundreds of meth labs […]
The Traumatic History of Carrie Fisher’s Drug Addiction
img.attachment-full.size-full.wp-post-image { display: none; } https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DCa3ZUEOVK8 Needless to say, the entire world fell in silence after learning that Carrie Fisher died. Cementing her role among film lovers for her portrayal of Princess Leia Organa-Solo in the Star Wars franchise, the iconic actress left a positive mark on many generations who would come to adore her […]
THE MANY EXPLOITS OF SIGMUND FREUD AND COCAINE
No matter what kind of education you’ve had, when you say the name “Sigmund Freud” you’ll get a few laughs. He’s the father of psychoanalysis (and some modern psychology) and he came up with a front to knock humanity off its pedestal of greatness and shame us for being proud, selfish and childlike self loathing. […]
Tatum O’Neal and the Family Connection of Drug Addiction
At some point, you have probably read studies linking drug addiction or alcoholism to genetics, which has been proven to be correct on multiple occasions. However, (in reality) actually viewing cases of this nature can be quite shocking. After all, to see a parent pass this trait onto their children and so forth can be […]
THE TRUE NATURE OF DRUG ADDICTION IN INDIANA
Simply put, Indiana might possibly have one of the worst drug problems in the United States, and, given how severe the impact of the Opioid Crisis has been, that’s saying a lot. According to a new study produced by WalletHub, the Hoosier State has been listed as the 14th worst hub for drug abuse and […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE INGREDIENTS OF CRYSTAL METH
Whenever you think about the drug crystal meth, we can bet that you aren’t just picturing Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul donning yellow hazmat suits and cooking in a trailer. However, the fact of the matter is that this scenario (while sometimes played for parody) is an all-too-real aspect of the real world. For decades, […]
SOME TELLTALE SIGNS OF CRYSTAL METH USE
Over the course of several decades, the deadly drug called crystal meth has leaked into the alleyways, homes, and offices of the United States and has somehow managed to turn parts of society inside out. In fact, in 2017, the National Drug Threat Assessment (U.S. Department of Justice) reported that crystal meth constitutes 30% of […]
THE HIGH LIFE OF ADDICTIVE PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS
On many occasions, addiction and creativity seem to blend together like peanut butter and jelly. For example, the popular rock band the Beatles used LSD and marijuana to write some of their most iconic songs (including the obvious acid reference “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds”), while author Edgar Allen Poe frequently used opium while […]