THE TRAGEDY OF SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND ADDICTION AMONG POLICE OFFICERS
As we look to helping the young generation fight the good fight against binge drinking, we also have to consider a particularly serious problem seated at the heart of our nation’s defense force. Across the United States, addiction and abuse are huge problems among law enforcement officials, and the issue is still getting worse. According […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT LEGAL CANNABIS IN OKLAHOMA
Over the course of several days following the 2018 midterm election, the little green plant called marijuana has left one of its biggest marks yet on the United States of America. Recently, Michigan became the 10th state to legalize recreational cannabis use, while Missouri and Utah permitted the use of medical-grade weed. While we are […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT LEGAL CANNABIS IN PENNSYLVANIA
Over the course of several years, the little green plant called marijuana has continued to leave a huge impact on our country. Now, after the 2018 midterm election, the fragrant, mind-altering herb has once again tipped the legal scales, opening the gates for Missouri and Utah to approve medical-grade cannabis. Likewise, Michigan has become the […]
CONSIDERING IF THE A DOSE-SAFE CONTROL PEN IS A “SAFER WAY” TO CONSUME MARIJUANA
No matter what substance you put in a vape pen, smoking will always be terrible for your health. Given the huge trend of e-cigarettes with teenagers, parents now have to be concerned about underage marijuana use thanks to the introduction of weed vape cartridges. Take, for example, the Elixinol X Pen, which offers a controlled […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT HOW TEEN DRUG USE RATES HAVE DROPPED
When we consider how much drug addiction and alcoholism have plagued our country over the past decades, you begin to wonder how adults ever cope with the rehabilitation factor. After all, these drugs are some of the most dangerous substances on the planet, so it would take a lot of resilience, patience, and strength to […]
ARE E-CIGARETTES EFFECTIVE RECOVERY TOOLS FOR SMOKERS?
If you have ever met someone who is using an e-cigarette, you have probably heard them talk about these tools are healthier alternatives to traditional cigarettes or good tools for nicotine withdrawal. Nevertheless, have you ever wondered if these devices are actually helpful? On the surface, you would probably agree with your peer, as these […]
KEEPING YOUR KIDS UP TO SPEED ABOUT THE DANGERS OF VAPING
Imagine, for a moment, that you are a parent (or perhaps you actually are) who has just found out their child has been diagnosed with popcorn lung. At first, you might be thinking, how did this happen in the first place? How did my child contract an illness that (in all actuality) is rooted in […]
THE PROBLEM WITH THE UNITED NATIONS’ “WAR ON DRUGS”
Gentlemen, we have a problem on our hands – that is the phrase that perfectly described the situation faced by lawmakers and political figures around the world last October. Needless to say, dangerous drugs like heroin and fentanyl have been fanning the flames of opioid epidemics across the globe, from the Australian Outback to the […]
2019 UNITED NATIONS SUMMIT WILL FOCUS ON THE FLAWS OF INTERNATIONAL DRUG POLICIES
When it comes to international drug policies, Austria has always been the strongest host and defender of multiple organizations designed to fight drug-related crimes and instigate measures for controlling these (at times) potentially dangerous substances. Over the next six months, the European nation will once again assume the EU Council Presidency and bear the sole […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT SOME OF THE DRIEST TOWNS IN THE UNITED STATES
When you take a closer look at the history of Prohibition in our country, you will begin to realize that this was not a very pleasant time for people. With the expansion of federal power and a string of illegal alcohol operations (yes, those were real), a strange sense of retribution and anger spread through […]