DEPICTIONS OF DRUG USE IN VIDEO GAMES
Many forms of media depict drug use and drug addiction, and while it is still unknown how much truth there is to the claim that depictions of drug use influence people, especially kids, to take drugs it is a good conversation to have. At the forefront of these concerns are video games. Video games are […]
THE DANGERS MARIJUANA EDIBLES POSE TO YOUNG CHILDREN
Back in January, news sources reported that a young girl from New Mexico shared gummy bears with her classmates, resulting in some frightening consequences. According to the source, the fifth-grader acted very peculiarly after consuming the candy. Later, officials determined the candies had contained the narcotic drug marijuana, a horrifying reality of the great marijuana […]
MONEY MANAGEMENT TIPS FOR RECOVERY AND BEYOND
For those in recovery, money can be a trigger. Whether it is the influx of cash that was previously spent on substances or the realization that your addiction led to debt, you will benefit from managing money. Here are five tips to get you started and maintain financial savviness: 1. Create A Budget Feeling a […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRUG USE DURING HOMECOMING
What better place to share illegal and harmful drugs than a social gathering? As the school year takes its best turn, students are preparing for the homecoming celebration. This is time to make impressions, to cheer for your school’s football team, and to prepare for the late night dance. However, another trend that could take […]
ASANA RECOVERY’S RECENT THREE-YEAR ACCREDITATION
Substance abusers, alcoholics, drug addicts – all of these apply to people who suffer from a serious and debilitating illness that can potentially inflict terrible consequences on their lives. However, with the right forms of intervention, treatment, and therapy, a person struggling with the worst form of this chronic disease can find hope and resolution. […]
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF RED RIBBON WEEK
Creating awareness about drug abuse and addiction is one of the most critical steps in preventing more deaths and more injuries in our nation. Sometimes, however, the people who protect and inspire our lives can fall victim to the small substances that are wreaking havoc in the darkest places of our world. In the case […]
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR DRINK HAS BEEN SPIKED
Sometimes, the best escape from the cramped work week is attending a party with your friends or loved ones. Going bar-hopping or clubbing can be fun and uplifting, but only if the right precautions are taken. No matter where you go, you always face the risks of running into dangers, particularly from people who mean […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT HONEY OIL AND BUDDER
In light of its legalization in multiple states, the drug marijuana has certainly made its presence known in our country. Americans may habitually smoke weed or consume pot-infused baked goods like brownies or cookies. However, some people are turning to a more potent alternative to gummy bears or joints. Potentially toxic, marijuana concentrates offer stronger […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT DABBING MARIJUANA
If recent reports have shown us anything, it is that people love to experiment with marijuana in very bizarre and sometimes very dangerous ways. The days of smoking a joint or a cigar or eating pot brownies are common thanks to the legalization of the drug in nearly half of the United States. Seeing cannabis […]
GRAY DEATH RESPONSIBLE FOR STRING OF DRUG-RELATED DEATHS IN THREE U.S. STATES
Opioids can be terrifying, in every meaning of the word. On one side of the board, you have legal drugs like OxyContin and codeine (typically used as painkillers), which are attainable via prescription. On the other hand, you have illegal drugs like heroin and carfentanil (a deadly fentanyl derivative used to tranquilize massive animals like […]