SOME OF THE DRUNKEST COLLEGES IN AMERICA
While most of us would like to think that college is a time for learning and growth (which it can and should be), the reality for many students could not be far from different. For decades and decades, universities have become infamous for hard drinking and outdoor extravaganzas, with some esteemed ivy league establishments garnering […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON LOUISIANA
When you consider how severe the opioid problems have become in our country, you might begin to realize why the government has referred to this issue as a public health emergency. For over 20 years, the Opioid Crisis has wreaked havoc on the United States, killing hundreds of thousands of people and turning millions more […]
LOCATIONS IN CALIFORNIA WITH THE WORST OPIOID PROBLEMS
When it comes to epicenters of the Opioid Crisis, California doesn’t rank high on the list, according to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). However, as we have seen in recent years, even our beautiful Golden State is not exempt from the onslaught of prescription opioids and synthetic painkillers plaguing our country. […]
THE CIGARETTE TOXIN CALLED BENZENE
Have you ever heard of a chemical called benzene? Ultimately, this clear, flammable liquid substance is found is produced during volcanic eruptions and forest fires and is a common component in coal tar and crude oil deposits. Obviously, this would be at the top of your list for items to suck in through your lungs, […]
SOME OF THE MOST TERRIFYING CHEMICALS IN CIGARETTES
Needless to say, if you ever smoked cigarettes before, you will understand why so many smokers are eager to ignore the chemicals in these little sticks. After all, when you are in the grips of addictive behavior, you will go to any lengths to get a drug (in this case, nicotine) into your system. However, […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT A TIME WHEN GOOFY SMOKED CIGARETTES
If you are a fan of the Walt Disney Company, animated films, or just comedy in general, the chances are high that you love to return to a classic pioneer of modern animated slapstick: Goofy. Since his creation in 1932, this loveable anthropomorphic dog has served as the “everyman,” someone each of us can relate […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON NORTH DAKOTA
When you lay the cards on the table and assess the long-term damage that has been inflicted on our country, you may fully understand why the U.S. Government has labeled the Opioid Crisis as a full-blown public health emergency. In the span of 20 years, hundreds of thousands of people have died as a direct […]
SOME DISTURBING FACTS ABOUT CIGARETTES
Perhaps you have swayed back and forth as you consider the right time to quit cigarettes, but we are here to tell you that there is no “right time.” The only time to snuff out your little stick of death and quit is right now, at this very moment, and this grim reality sinks in […]
HOW TO MANAGE STRESS AND WEIGHT PROBLEMS AFTER YOU QUIT SMOKING
After you have successfully stopped smoking, one of the first things you will notice is an overwhelmingly strong feeling of relief and satisfaction. After all, you have just battled your attachment to poisons that were slowly killing you and stripping you of any shred of decency or happiness. Now, you are proud to return to […]
THE IMPACT OF THE OPIOID CRISIS ON OREGON
When you consider how many lives have been ruined and lost due to an influx of legal and illegal painkillers in our country, you can easily see why the government has labeled this situation as the “Opioid Crisis.” For over 20 years, this national health epidemic has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, while millions […]
