A CLOSER LOOK AT HEROIN PROBLEMS IN THE U.S.

When it comes to public health problems in our country, you can easily argue that the Opioid Crisis is certainly one of the most severe issues to date, but we must also not forget how one opioid, in particular, is affecting the United States. Based on the 2016 National Survey on Drug Use and Health […]
SAY HELLO TO FLORIDA’S LITTLE FRIEND: COCAINE

Needless to say, we don’t’ have to tell you to watch Scarface (1983) for you to understand that Florida has a bit of a history with cocaine. Back in the 1980s, during the height of the Miami drug wars, Colombia was distributing boatloads of this South American drug, but those numbers have quickly escalated over […]
TALKING TO YOUR DENTIST ABOUT OPIOIDS

Did you know that a majority of teenagers and young adults receive their first prescription opioids from a dentist or oral surgeon? On the surface, you are probably not surprised. After all, what fantastic teen and college years would be complete without the removal of baby teeth, the wonderment of braces, and everyone’s favorite wisdom […]
What a Cocaine Overdose Feels Like

For many people (possibly you), overdoses are one of the most terrifying experiences someone will ever have in their lifetime. By taking too much of a drug, you are forcing your body to work in overdrive, processing an abundance of a substance that is, for lack of a better word, not supposed to be there. […]
HOW THE WORLD IS ADDRESSING AFRICA’S OPIOID CRISIS

Taking a brief break from the epidemic in the U.S. and the growing problem in Australia, we also have to consider how opioid painkillers aren’t just affecting nations but are also impacting entire continents. In the case of Africa, these dangerous drugs are drifting through major cities and small towns across the vast region, and […]
Signs of a Deeply-Rooted Cocaine Problem

Besides opioids and crystal meth, cocaine might easily be one of the most complicated and dangerous substances Americans have ever faced. Ironically, much like opioids, this white powder was one an ingredient for natural medications and was even used to boost energy. Fortunately, as science advanced, more and more people started to drop this drug […]
THE SUBTLETY OF PROBLEM DRINKING IN NEW YORK CITY

When you live in a steel jungle populated by millions of people, you tend to experience some pretty weird and bizarre events once in a while. Nerves of steel and a strong head are required to live in such a chaotic place, but, in the whirlwind of lights, cars, and parties, certain activities tend to […]
MOVIES THAT FOCUS ON THE DANGERS OF COCAINE

If drugs didn’t make an appearance in a few Hollywood films, people would probably think there was something wrong with directors. After all, thanks to the portrayal of nasty substances like heroin and meth, audiences have witnessed some incredible acting and screenwriting from some amazing talents around the world. Take Trainspotting (1996) and Requiem for […]
The 4 Layers of Cocaine Consumption

When it comes to the most dangerous drugs in our country, cocaine naturally tends to land among the top contenders. Ever since Peruvian marching powder was brought to the United States, many people started scrambling to get their hands on this deadly stimulant, drawn from the extract of the coca plant from South America. What […]
The Right Mixture for a Cocaine Overdose

Many of you may have witnessed a person overdose on a drug, or, in some cases, have experienced one for yourselves, and it is inarguably one of the scariest moments you will ever endure (on both sides of the equation). While it is relatively easy to overdose on a variety of medications, some drugs are […]