HOW TO GET AN ALCOHOLIC TO GO TO REHAB
How do you convince an alcoholic to go to rehab? This task might seem to be about as difficult as wrangling a wild horse or trying to swat a bug with a running car. As hard as it might appear, though, you can find a way to convince a loved one or a friend to […]
HOW TO SPOT A CRYSTAL METH ADDICT
In essence, you may have a hard time determining if someone is using drugs or drinking alcohol. For example, if your friend is a habitual pot smoker, you may not begin to notice any symptoms apart from a strange minty smell or calm behavior (which isn’t always abnormal). On the other hand, alcohol abusers might […]
COLORADO LAWMAKER FIGHTS FOR HER MOTHER’S ADDICTION TREATMENT
For a large portion of our lives, our parents serve as our primary caregivers, guardians, role models, and (for many of us) our best friends. Once we become adults, we also earn the wonderful reward of sharing a new camaraderie with our mothers and fathers and joining them as near-equals. However, being grown adults, we […]
HOW PURDUE PHARMA MAY BE PROFITING FROM THE OPIOID CRISIS
Who is to blame for the Opioid Crisis in America? This question has been rattling in the minds of civilians, doctors, lawyers, and politicians for several decades. After all, our country is suffering through one of the most terrifying health epidemics since the AIDS outbreak in the 1970s and 1980s, so it would be obvious […]
VIEWING ADDICTION AS A CHRONIC MENTAL ILLNESS
At some point in your life, you have probably become familiar with the common stigmas about drug addiction. Perhaps you have heard people refer to drug addicts and alcoholics as negligent, irresponsible, or completely immoral individuals who choose to use these toxic substances. On a similar note, some people may label addicts as people with […]
SOME INGREDIENTS THAT ARE FOUND IN HEROIN
One of the most dangerous illegal opioids, heroin is typically sold in three different forms: black tar, brown powder, and white powder. However, keep in mind that (as the names hint) the ingredients can greatly vary among different products. For example, some forms of heroin might contain more potent forms of the opioid and a […]
WHAT KIND OF THREAT DOES ALCOHOL POSE TO CHILDREN?
Simply put, giving children your alcohol is not only a terrible idea, but this drug (yes, it is one) can potentially destroy their bodies and brains. As a nervous system depressant, alcohol can trigger rapid drops in blood pressure and heart rate, which can ultimately cause a little child to suffer from seizures or slip […]
WHY YOU SHOULD ALWAYS REPORT DRUNK DRIVERS
Every single year, drunk drivers are responsible for killing thousands of innocent people. Besides that, these intoxicated motorists are also putting their lives on the line. Being a central nervous system depressant, alcohol can greatly impair judgement and motor skills, turning a car into a death trap. On that note, if you ever do see […]
How Drugs Ruin Your Face
In a nutshell your face is like a giant kidney spread across your muscles. Whatever you put in your mouth or inject into your veins is secreted out through your pores as toxic waste and it doesn’t always look pretty. For drug abusers and addicts good looks will be one of the first things to […]
What You Need to Know About Drug Called “Poppers”
When you hear the word “poppers,” you might have a tendency to think about bite-sized popcorn shrimp or deep-friend jalapeno peppers wrapped in molten cheese. However, an alternative form of “poppers” isn’t your typical comfort food, instead, it is a drug. In fact, these substances are far from comforting. Derived from a variety of chemicals […]