THREE ATHLETES WHO HAVE SHOWN SUPPORT FOR MARIJUANA
Surprisingly, marijuana has quite an influential presence in sports, although not in the way you would initially imagine. Recent studies have shown that the drug could be a much healthier alternative to dangerous prescription opioids and can help athletes manage pain during recovery and therapy. While marijuana is still a mind-altering drug that is potentially […]
DEA ADMINISTRATOR EMPHASIZES IMPORTANCE OF ENFORCEMENT IN COMBATING THE AMERICAN OPIOID CRISIS
Over the past ten years, the Opioid Crisis has continued to rear its ugly head in the streets, alleyways, and hospitals of the United States. The worst part of this disaster is that the drugs we are working hard to fight are deemed lawful. If a person suffers from a traumatic injury, the chances are […]
DRUG TRAFFICKER ARRESTED AFTER HEROIN IS FOUND IN HIS CAR BATTERY
In the wake of the marijuana debate and a surprising amount of public appreciation for the drug, some members of the public might forget that lawmaker are still fighting an unending battle to destroy the illegal drug market. Although the recent arrest of two Californians for marijuana possession has certainly brought a different light to […]
U.S. BORDER AGENTS SEIZE 114 KILOGRAMS OF FENTANYL
According to a recent report from ABC News Australia, the Opioid Crisis in the United States may have just taken a completely different turn, thanks to the efforts of a hunch. Recently, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have announced the biggest bust of fentanyl in our country yet, claiming they seized a staggering 114 […]
THE AFFECTS OF MARIJUANA ON ADHD
Recent studies have shown that 5% of adults and 6-9% of children in the world are affected by some degree of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). While this disorder is not necessarily severe, people suffering from ADHD will frequently experience fidgeting, restlessness, and hyperactivity and will have a hard time sitting in one spot for […]
WHY SCHIZOPHRENICS TURN TO MARIJUANA USE
For a moment, imagine if you have a family member or a loved one who has become the victim of the severe mental disorder called schizophrenia. People suffering from this debilitating and crippling illness will experience delusion and hallucinations and will involuntarily create barriers with the outside world. In this case, the mind is literally […]
TWO MOVIES THAT TACKLE THE BRUTAL REALITY OF ALCOHOLISM
Unfortunately, for many people, alcoholism is a very real and very dangerous part of their lives. As much as a person may try to overcome their problems, the addiction will continue to eat away at their brains (a stage of chemical dependency). Ultimately, these individuals will require intervention, counseling, detox, and rehabilitation to help them […]
THE BIZARRE DEBATE ABOUT COPS SMOKING WEED IN CANADA
Today, hundreds of thousands of Canadians are throwing parties to celebrate the legalization of marijuana across their beautiful country. After nearly a decade of prohibition, the drug is now available for recreational and medical use for adults 19 years and older (or 18 years, in the case of Quebec). Meanwhile, Canadian lawmakers are discussing options […]
U.S. GOVERNMENT PLANS TO CRACK DOWN ON AN INFAMOUS MEXICAN DRUG CARTEL
Despite recent reports suggesting drops in heroin use, the Opioid Crisis does not seem to be disappearing from the United States anytime soon. Sadly, this is due largely in part to incessant prescriptions of the drugs to patients suffering from debilitating pain and the number of street drugs being shipped into our country by smugglers […]
WHY THANK YOU FOR SMOKING IS SECRETLY GENIUS
In one way or another, filmmakers have always loved to pass along important messages about life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. However, as we have seen, other directors prefer to focus on the negative, gritty aspects of life, particularly through films related to drug abuse and alcoholism. Films like Requiem for a Dream paint […]