HOW “UNDERCOVER COLORS” CAN PROTECT YOU FROM SPIKED DRINKS
“Never leave your drink” – each and every one of us has heard this phrase before entering a bar, restaurant, club, or concert. Whether you prefer large venues or small events, you should always keep your drink in your scope of vision. After all, you never know when a shady person will drop a club […]
A COMIC BOOK CHARACTER WHO GOT HIS POWERS FROM SNORTING COCAINE
In general, comic books are a great medium for educating kids, teens, and young adults about the dangerous drugs. After all, who better to teach them about addictive substances than some of the most iconic superheroes of all time? From Iron Man’s alcoholism to Bane’s steroid dependency, heroes and antiheroes have shown us the dangers […]
HERE ARE SOME DANGEROUS CHEMICALS THAT ARE MIXED INTO COCAINE
Whenever people experiment with illegal drugs, you can guarantee that dangerous toxins have been mixed into some batches (at certain points). One of the most powerful nervous system stimulants on the market, cocaine is derived from the leaves of the South American coca plant and is eventually processed into a fine, white powder or crystals […]
HOW ALCOHOLIC HOMES IMPACT CHILDREN FOR LIFE
Living with an alcoholic mother or father is never easy and never will be easy. For many boys and girls around the world, adulthood comes a little too early when they have to clean up after or care for a negligent parent. In many situations, verbal and physical abuse can accompany negligence, which can ultimately […]
COULD DRUG ADDICTS GET “PERSONALIZED MEDICATIONS” SOON?
Wouldn’t it be great if you could take medications that are specifically made for you? Although this might sound like the lead-in to a science fiction novel, in reality, doctors might be on the brink of tailoring drugs to meet the needs of individual patients. For example, some physicians can test the genetic makeup of […]
SIDE EFFECTS OF OXYCODONE ADDICTION
Simply put, for people suffering from chronic pain or recovering from an intricate surgery, painkillers are a natural and essential part of life. After all, the last thing we want is to cope with agonizing pain over the course of several weeks (or even months). Despite the ultimate benefits, however, opioids are still some of […]
THE DANGERS OF SELF-MEDICATION
Let’s start off by saying there is a very good reason why doctors give you detailed instructions for your drug intake: to prevent abuse, addiction, or a medical emergency. Although they can provide relief or provide aide to an underlying health condition, drugs are testy and risky elements to bring into your life, and you […]
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT DURING ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
Needless to say, the decision to stop drinking alcohol (whether you are an alcohol abuser or alcoholic) might be one of the best choices you can ever make for your health and relationships. However, one question will probably be rattling in the back of your mind: how severe will my withdrawal be? If you have […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT STIMULANT DRUGS
Did you know that some of the most commonly abused drugs are actually right under out noses? In fact, you might be consuming some of them right now, and you may not even know it. Overall, stimulant drugs might be one of the most complicated drug families on the market, given the fact that half […]
THE REALITIES OF ALCOHOL AND HAIR LOSS
Did you know that you lose about 50 to 100 hairs every day? In that light, seeing a few stray hairs on your brush or in your drain cover shouldn’t frighten you too much. However, for thousands of people suffering from alcohol use disorder across the country, seeing clumps of hair clogging the sink drain […]