PEELING BACK THE LAYERS OF AN ACID TRIP
Whether you have experimented with this drug or are simply familiar with drug culture, the chances are high (no pun intended) that you are familiar with the “acid trip.” A blatant reference to a high experienced by people who consume LSD, this psychedelic experience is often accompanied by a warped perception of reality (hallucinations) and […]
CAN NICOTINE TRIGGER TYPES OF CANCER?
Over the years, cigarettes have incredibly transformed due to the advancements of medical science. At one point, hundreds of thousands of men and women smoked tobacco products in an effort to keep with the time and look “glamorous,” but, now, tobacco items are frowned upon (and even banned in a variety of public locations). Ultimately, […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT THE FRIGHTENING DRUG CALLED “METHOXETAMINE”
Besides the onslaught of the opioid crisis, other addictive and dangerous drugs continue to creep through our streets. Overall, some of the greatest threats include cocaine, crystal meth, alcohol, and nicotine (even the little green plant marijuana is posing a threat to teens). However, one particularly nasty new player has reared its head in recent […]
HOW TO TELL IF YOUR TEENAGE CHILD IS USING ECSTASY
As a parent, the last thing you want to find is drug paraphernalia in your teenage child’s room. In reality, however, teens are prone to risk-taking and experimentation, meaning they are at a higher risk of test out mind-altering drugs. One particularly popular drug in the young adult demographic (particularly at clubs and raves) is […]
THE HARDSHIPS OF DAILY LIFE FOR SMOKERS
Imagine the torment of waking up every day with a chronic cough and a desire to pull out a cigarette and take a drag. This repetitive cycle is a definition for the lives of men and women who abuse tobacco and have developed a severe addiction to nicotine. No matter what time of day, no […]
HOW PREGNANT WOMEN ARE TREATED FOR HEROIN USE
For millions of women around the world, pregnancy might be one of the most amazing times of their lives and an opportunity to reflect on lifestyle choices. After all, these expectant mothers are nurturing new lives and must make new decisions about their health (for their sake and for the babies’). While a large number […]
THE HORROR OF RITALIN ADDICTION
When you hear the term “addictive stimulant,” what typically pops into your head? Perhaps you consider the dangerous white powder called cocaine or the deadly chemical concoction known as crystal meth. While both of these are illegal drugs, would you ever imagine that a substance that can trigger a severe case of abuse or addiction […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION INDUCE MILD NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDER
Whenever people experiment with potentially dangerous and highly addictive substances, they are not only putting themselves at risk for physical problems but also opening up doorways for cognitive impairment. Although we are familiar with short-term effects (like acid trips or hangovers), one condition called mild neurocognitive disorder transcends these limits and is completely permanent, affecting […]
THE ISSUE OF DRUG ADDICTION AND DELUSIONS
Every one of us has exhibited some strange thoughts of grandeur or an unachievable goal. For example, how many of you have imagined yourselves as a king or queen of a country (when you were young, of course) or thought about what color of Ferrari you would buy (even though you can’t afford one)? We […]
LETTING ALCOHOLICS GO VS. THE THREAT OF SUICIDE
How far can you let an alcoholic fall until they’ve hit rock bottom? Although circles of wisdom throughout the years have countlessly told people to stop helping their loved ones and friends who suffer from alcoholism, we have to remember that these victims have incredibly weak minds. So, what happens when their version of rock […]