The Rocky Road for Oxycodone
When you think about which painkillers are fueling America’s Opioid Crisis, what immediately comes to mind? One of our first go-to targets is definitely heroin, which had been a pain in America’s backside long before this epidemic took root. On the other hand, many of you are probably blaming Big Pharma for the spree of […]
The Severe Alcohol Consumption Rates of Estonia
By this point, you probably won’t be surprised to hear that European nations (and America, for that matter) have some major problems with alcohol. Take a quick glance at U.S. Super Bowl ads, or hang-ten with the night hoppers in Australia, and you can clearly see that these people love to party hard and get […]
Some Crazy Drugs You Can Only Find in Movies
Over the years, we moviegoers have been treated to films that showcase the horrors of addiction and have capitalized on comedic outcomes of drug use quite often, haven’t we? Remember the time that Cheech and Chong lit up a joint in Up in Smoke (1978)? Let’s also not forget the moment that Fenton traumatically withdrew […]
Keep These People Close during Detox and Withdrawal
During the course of detox and withdrawal, many patients learn that the healing process not only involves physical endurance but also psychological and emotional bonds. Without the support of a loving and caring group of people around them, addicts can potentially experience relapses or, during the course of detox, die due to the absence of […]
Crystal Meth Is a Wartime Drug
If you were to investigate a variety of illegal drugs on the market, you may be surprised to learn that many of these potent substances were not only approved for human consumption but were also legal at some point. For example, doctors (including a highly misled Sigmund Freud) proposed the medical benefits of cocaine, while […]
Shetland Residents Have a Price to Pay for Alcohol Culture
To say that Scotland has a bit of a drinking problem would be an understatement, and, ironically, residents of this small country would heartily agree. According to a recent report from the Shetland Times, public officials have been conversing about the major problems surrounding Shetland’s drinking culture, which has apparently been steadily spiraling out of […]
Go to Maine to Find America’s Heaviest Drinkers
Overall, you probably don’t need us to tell you that Americans have a bit of a drinking problem. After all, the pleasant time of the Prohibition Era showcased our citizens’ desperation to get their hands on booze, a love that seems to extend to present times. Although research has proven that a little bit of […]
Are Italians Giving the British a Booze-Run for Their Money?
While we focus on the alcohol-related problems that occur in America (on a daily basis), we also need to remember that the concept of “drinking to have a good time” is also a frequent game-changer in European countries. For example, let’s take into consideration two countries: Britain and Italy. On the surface, both of these […]
Considering the Effectiveness of Sweden’s Zero Tolerance Policy for Drug Use
Which course of action works best to combat drug addiction? This question has been tossed around by leaders of countries around the world, and results have varied greatly. Should leaders provide assistance to people suffering from addiction to ensure these men and women heal properly and lead better lives? On the other hand, should governments […]
The Details of Instagram’s Drug Market
Nowadays, the chances are high that you or someone you know currently has at least one or two social media profiles. In fact, if you were to connect each person together with lines, our Earth would probably look like a big ball of yarn. Imagine how many opportunities we have to share our experiences and […]