The Unnerving Rise of Alcohol Use among Young Adults in Orange County
When it comes to the beauty of the Golden State, Orange County might easily be one of the most magical places in all of Cali. From the Walt Disney World amusement park to sparkling golden sands, and from reality TV shows and a giant glowing hermit crab off the I-57, this special little place seems […]
The Dark Side of Modeling and Drug Use
Sometimes, the most amazing people can hide their pain behind a pearly white smile. Just ask the models who use their bodies and faces to flaunt beauty for the happiness of men, women, and children around the world. For centuries, lovely ladies and handsome men have been strutting their stuff on catwalks and stages, posing […]
Should You Force an Addict to Go to Rehab?
As cliched as this may sound, you can lead a horse to water, but you definitely can’t make him drink. In other words, you can’t make someone do something they don’t want to do. From riding roller coasters to trying new food, a person will put their foot down and stand firm on a subject […]
“Chasing the Dragon” Introduces Young Audiences to Opioid Addiction
For over two decades, the United States has burrowed deeper and deeper into the hot mess of the Opioid Epidemic, possibly one of the worst public health emergencies since the outbreak of AIDS in the 70s and 80s. Hundreds of thousands of people have died due to opioid-related overdoses, while millions more have suffered from […]
Crystal Meth Is a Wartime Drug
If you were to investigate a variety of illegal drugs on the market, you may be surprised to learn that many of these potent substances were not only approved for human consumption but were also legal at some point. For example, doctors (including a highly misled Sigmund Freud) proposed the medical benefits of cocaine, while […]
Some Crazy Drugs You Can Only Find in Movies
Over the years, we moviegoers have been treated to films that showcase the horrors of addiction and have capitalized on comedic outcomes of drug use quite often, haven’t we? Remember the time that Cheech and Chong lit up a joint in Up in Smoke (1978)? Let’s also not forget the moment that Fenton traumatically withdrew […]
The Strong Alcohol Policy of Greenland
Needless to say, if you are the kind of person who prefers a nearly silent vacation spot and enjoys the freshness of winter air year-round, you don’t need to look any further than Iceland’s northwestern cousin, Greenland. In fact, this is the last place you would expect to run into any social problems or drug-related […]
3 Countries That Have Decriminalized Drugs
Over the past couple of decades, America’s drug problem has taken a downward spiral, transforming from an irritating issue into a public health crisis. Opioids, meth, and marijuana are still nestled in the heart of addiction, abuse, and hundreds of thousands of fatal overdoses with each passing year. How we have dealt with these drugs […]
Survey Shows That Great Britain Is a Capital of European Drug Problems
Needless to say, the current drug situation in Europe is not looking very promising, particularly for members of Great Britain. According to a recent survey conducted by the European Union, this island nation is the epicenter of the majority of drug problems over the entire continent, a very unnerving piece of information over the past […]
Five Cities in Switzerland Are Epicenters for Cocaine Problems in Europe
Although cocaine might be a giant thorn in the backside of the United States (as it has been for nearly a century), we have to consider the fact that Europe is also taking a massive binge on this unpleasantly overbearing white stimulant. A recent report suggests this little power-booster is widespread across wealthy European nations, […]