BLUE LIGHTS AND PUBLIC DRUG USE
For as long as they’ve existed, public bathrooms have been an ideal place for illicit activities. They’re private, not monitored by surveillance cameras or security guards, and generally tucked in an out-of-the-way corner. With the ever-growing drug problem, more and more people are shooting up in bathrooms, leading to health concerns for other customers and […]
SPEEDBALLS
When you hear the word speedball, your first thought might be of a particularly fast baseball pitch. Unfortunately, in the context of addiction, it’s something much more sinister. A speedball is a mix of cocaine and heroin or morphine that can be taken either intravenously or by snorting into the nose, which is called nasal […]
HEALTH AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Most have us have heard that too much drinking is bad for the liver, but both drugs and alcohol can have a negative effect on the entire body. Depending on the substance and the length of use, there are cardiovascular, neurological, and respiratory effects. Short term, drug use can cause changes in your heart rate […]
THE METH EFFECT
Crystal Meth is rising in popularity in use simply because of its quick high and low price tag. Unfortunately, meth is manufactured by street criminals and contains several poisonous chemicals. Not only can these chemicals pose a serious threat to your health immediately, they can have a lasting negative effect on your mind, body, and […]
KROKODIL
Krokodil is the street name for a drug called desomorphine that first appeared in Russia around 2002. It is made up of codeine-based headache pills and household ingredients like gasoline, iodine, hydrochloric acid, paint thinner, and red phosphorus from matchboxes. These are mixed together and then injected. Some of its other names are zombie drug, […]
DEATHS OF DESPAIR
For nearly as long as we’ve been hearing about the opioid epidemic, we’ve been told that the crisis is worse in rural areas. And it’s true – according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans who live in rural communities are more vulnerable to prescription painkiller abuse and overdoses. Unbelievably, despite only 20 […]
THE REALITY OF CRYSTAL METH AND AMPHETAMINES IN OHIO
Overall, Ohio is a state renowned for many amazing things. Fans of football will instantly be reminded of the famous (and sometimes infamous) Ohio State Buckeyes, one of the most renowned college teams. Others might enjoy the wildlife and scenic resorts across Lake Erie, Zanesville, or Cincinnati. Perhaps you are a fan of the Columbus […]
STEVE CARELL AND TIMOTHY CHALAMET TALK ABOUT “BEAUTIFUL BOY”
How do you perfectly interpret severe cases of drug addiction and also help people understand that speaking about drugs is perfectly fine? This question was successfully answered in 2018’s Beautiful Boy, a film that captures the true story of the turbulent but loving relationship between David Sheff and his son Nic. Based on two memoirs […]
WET HOMELESS SHELTERS
It’s a common belief that most homeless people are addicted to drugs or alcohol. While this isn’t true of everyone, there are a distressingly high number of homeless who struggle with substance abuse. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, in 2003, 38 percent of homeless people were dependent on alcohol and […]
RURAL VETERANS AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, one in ten members of the armed forces who are seen by the VA after returning from Iraq and Afghanistan have a problem with alcohol or drug use. Alcohol is often used while overseas, both as a way to relax and as a social activity. Misuse of painkillers […]