THE CONNECTION BETWEEN BATTERIES AND CIGARETTES
Ultimately, cadmium is a bit of a complicated substance. Obviously, whenever you try to find a new power source for your flashlight or any other device that is lying around the house, you will probably flip through cadmium batteries at the drug or hardware store. However, what you might not know is that this is […]
How Drug Addiction And Eating Disorders Coincide
One of the most common aspects of drug addiction, if not the dominating aspect, is an overwhelming feeling that you have lost complete control over your life. Ultimately, this sensation of spiraling out of control can lead to a feeling of desperation, triggering a near-animalistic desire to get your train back on the rails. However, […]
The Rise Of Pink Elephant Heroin In St. Louis, Missouri
Just when you think the U.S. Opioid Epidemic couldn’t get any worse, one of our states has apparently been invaded by pink elephants. Obviously, we aren’t referring to the balloon-like nightmare fuel that tormented the eponymous pachyderm of the famous Disney film Dumbo. Instead, we are referring to a new string of heroin that has […]
Why Borrowing Drugs Counts As Drug Abuse
For a moment, imagine a situation where your friend has started to suffer from a severe headache, and you try to help them feel better. At one point, though, your friend says this, “Hey, you had dental surgery a few months ago, right? Do you have any more of those painkillers?” Hopefully, and speedily, you […]
The Deadly Secrets of Street Fentanyl
Did you know that fentanyl, inarguably one of the deadliest components of the Opioid Crisis, was designed to help patients? Originally, doctors administered this potent medication to men and women who were suffering from unimaginable pain, typically the kind experienced after surgery or during cancer treatment. How unfortunate has the situation become, when a helpful […]
How to Endure Heroin Withdrawal during Rehabilitation
Although heroin addicts might make the conscious decision to undergo treatment, their difficult journey to health and happiness has only just begun, and, unfortunately, the trip is a bit of a rocky one. From the moment, they enroll at residential treatment facilities, these men and women will have to endure painful and frightening periods of […]
Never Undergo Alcohol Detox At Home
Should you detox from drugs at home? This question might be one of the trickiest in the book, mostly because of the variety of answers. On the surface, some doctors can easily guide you through a detox process at home, in the event that you have been taking prescription opioids (as instructed) or are breaking […]
Moments When Disney Characters Were Drunk On-Screen (Part 2)
Whether we are talking about the intoxicating additions to its amusement parks or the countless times Mickey Mouse got smashed, Disney has definitely maintained a tight-lipped reputation when it comes to alcohol. People can now consume these drinks in some theme parks, but how many times have we seen Disney characters go to town at […]
The Dutch Seem To Live The Dry Life
Needless to say, the countries of our world vary greatly when it comes to alcohol consumption. On the high end of the spectrum, Germany and neighboring nations dominate the roster with overwhelming alcohol consumption, while the French prefer to drink in moderation (even if that quantity can be a little bit steep). However, did you […]
The Complicated Relationship Between Drug Addiction and Insurance
Just when you thought the drug problems couldn’t get any more complicated, a recent news report confirmed that insurance companies may be playing a huge part in feeding patient addiction, though not necessarily by intent. As CNN reports, one mother recently lost her son to cocaine addiction as a tragic result of an unchecked sickness […]