THE INCREASING POPULARITY OF THE DRUG “MOLLY” AMONG YOUNG ADULTS
Anyone who is familiar with the party or clubbing scene or who has known someone who likes to live on a dangerously wild side will instantly recognize “Molly,” the street name for a particularly infamous mind-altering drug called MDMA (or ecstasy). Also known as Lover’s speed and the Love drug (possibly due to its ability […]
THE PATTERN OF ALCOHOL ABUSE EXHIBITED BY AGENT 007: JAMES BOND
A dry martini with a lemon peel, shaken not stirred – this is probably one of the most famous alcoholic drinks in the world thanks to its popularity with a certain secret agent. Since his emergence in the novels by Ian Fleming, superspy and ladies’ man James Bond captivated audiences around the world with his […]
HOW DRUG ADDICTION AND ALCOHOLISM AFFECTS SKIN HEALTH
More often than not, whenever we think about how alcohol or drugs affect the body, we look at our most vital internal structures. Obviously, we are fully aware of how these dangerous substances eat away at our liver, muscles, hearts, and nervous system. Not even our eyes and hormone are safe from excessive drinking, smoking, […]
HERE IS HOW ALCOHOL IS ASSOCIATED WITH A LOW IQ
We have all heard the same comment about how smart people do not do drugs or drink booze (which actually is a given fact), but did you know that alcohol in particular is actually linked to people with low IQs? Now, that might bring up a round of questions, on your part. Despite its unfortunate […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION DAMAGE YOUR DENTAL HEALTH
Quite often, when we consider how toxic drugs affect the body, we often think about more obvious areas including the digestive, cardiovascular, neurological, and hematological (blood) systems. Perhaps you might even consider how drugs can ruin your complexion and create dry, flaky hair and skin. Maybe you also think about the transmission of dangerous viruses […]
NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR RECOVERING ADDICTS TO FIND JOBS
Ultimately, winning the painful and exhausting battle through detox and rehabilitation is the first step toward regaining control of your happy, healthy life. However, for many men and women who have recovered from their drug addiction or alcoholism, one problem can remain: finding a suitable job that can provide a solid income. At one point […]
SOME CRAZY FACTS ABOUT ANIMALS GETTING HIGH ON MARIJUANA
For years and years, large numbers of pet owners have been debating on whether marijuana is a good form of medication for their furry friends. At first, you might think this is absolutely ludicrous. Why would dogs and cats benefit from using something as addictive as pot? Nevertheless, adopted parents of puppies and kittens across […]
THE RECIPE FOR DISASTER KNOWN AS “MOLLY”
Have you ever heard of the drug called “Molly?” If you have, then you probably think it is a pure form or derivative of MDMA, a dangerous party drug that is used to create ecstasy pills. While Molly and ecstasy typically include the same mind-altering, lust-inducing ingredients, however, there are some major differences to take […]
SOME OF THE MOST SIGNIFICANT HEALTH RISKS STEMMING FROM EXCESSIVE DRINKING
Alcoholism and alcohol abuse (simply put) belong to an umbrella of the some of the worst mental illnesses ever recorded on the planet, yet, in an ironic twist, these problems are also some of the most easily preventable illnesses known to science. While we cannot fully understand what drives people to become abusers or addicts, […]
THE EFFECTS OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION ON THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM
Substance abuse and addiction takes place when a person can no longer control their urges to use a drug or alcoholic drink that (simply put) is killing them slowly. Ultimately, when we consider this unfortunate mental illness that is plaguing nearly half of our country, we always think about how certain parts of the body […]