A CLOSER LOOK AT THE IMPACT OF DRUGS ON NEWBORN BABIES
As a mother, imagine receiving this piece of wonderful news: you are pregnant. For women across the United States and the world, these are some of the most magical and emotionally stirring words they will ever hear in their lives. Having a baby is an amazing, natural power experienced just by women. However, pregnancy is […]
THE GRIM REALITY OF BABIES BORN TO MOTHERS SUFFERING FROM OPIOID ADDICTION IN CANADA
Perhaps you have suffered through opioid addiction. Maybe you know someone who has suffered through it. In both cases, you are definitely aware of how painful and traumatizing an experience opioid withdrawal can be. During this time, a victim suffers from severe bouts of hunger and thirst, but, after drinking water or eating a cracker, […]
THE BIZARRE PRACTICE OF RUBBING ALCOHOLIC DRINKS ON THE GUMS OF BABIES
For a moment, imagine that you are a new mother and enjoying the happier aspects of parenthood with your newborn baby. Of course, at some point, your little one will start crying uncontrollably because of teething, a painful process where the teeth start to emerge from the gums. How do you help your baby, who […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME
Alcohol is a potentially addictive substance that, if consumed in excess, can pose a serious threat to the human body. Even more concerning is the fact that a large number of unborn children suffer when their mothers consume minimal to massive amounts of alcoholic drinks on a daily or weekly basis. As a result of […]
THE DANGERS OF MIXING MARIJUANA WITH OTHER SUBSTANCES
The fact of the matter is simple: mixing mind-altering drugs is NOT a good idea. Besides the dangers of combining alcohol with another chemical, each recognized drug produces different effects on the human body. For example, mixing a stimulant with a hallucinogen can result in violent side effects. Plus, overdoses are always a major concern. […]
SOME IMPORTANT FACTS ABOUT CANNABIS VAPING OIL
The process of smoking marijuana has evolved significantly from the rolling of a joint, hasn’t it? However, this practice has ascended to new levels from the glass bong or pipe. Now, people are inserting packets into e-cigarettes to vape cannabis (or THC). While there is not arguing that marijuana is a potentially addictive (or, to […]
SHOULD ILLEGAL DRUGS BE LEGALIZED FOR PUBLIC SAFETY?
Whether you suffer from drug addiction or not, all the laws set into place to protect us from illicit substances affect each and every one of us in a unique way. After all, some of us have loved ones who are suffering from this dreadful illness, while other people might apprehensively watch more drug busts […]
A CLOSER LOOK AT NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
If you have ever suffered from drug addiction or have known someone who is recovering from this condition, then you may be aware of needle exchange programs. Simply put, these services have been developed to provide clean needles to drug abusers and addicts to prevent the spread of deadly viruses like hepatitis C and HIV/AIDS. […]
E-CIGARETTES ARE NOT COOL
A teen is ready to take part in the next big trend in our culture. Recently, though, waves of young people have been adopting a deadly habit that is not at all glamorous or socially attractive: vaping. With a seemingly harmless exterior and a repertoire of appealing flavor packets, e-cigarettes have become one of the […]
FDA CONSIDERS BAN ON FLAVORED E-CIGARETTES
On September 12, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to the manufacturers of electronic cigarettes. The manufacturers were warned to find ways to address the increasing use of e-cigarettes by teens, or the FDA would make them pull all flavored vaping products from the market. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb called e-cigarettes an […]