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. […]
CONSIDERING IF MARIJUANA BLUNTS ARE MORE HAZARDOUS THAN TOBACCO CIGARETTES
Let’s be honest. Smoking itself is a dangerous and risky habit (and can deal more damage if a person becomes addicted to the substance in question). However, for this conversation, let’s consider the differences between marijuana blunts (another name for pot cigars) and tobacco cigarettes, perhaps the two most common and easy-to-make smoking tools available […]
HOW YOUR GENES MAY DETERMINE THE SEVERITY OF ALCOHOL WITHDRAWAL
Giving up habitual drinking may be one of the best decisions you can make. However, whether you are a binge drinker or a suffering alcoholic, the truth of the matter is that alcohol withdrawal (though natural and healthy) is not an easy process, at all. Symptoms can range from extremely mild to painfully severe, based […]
LINK BETWEEN ADHD AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Many individuals suffer from ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), a psychological condition characterized by a short attention span, incessant hyperactivity, disorganization, and distraction. However, recent studies have shown that children suffering from this disorder can potentially suffer from severe issues including alcoholism and drug abuse further down the road. In fact, approximately 25% of adults […]
MOVIES THAT ADDRESS DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION
Quite often, people are not willing to admit they could be dependent on or addicted to alcohol or drugs. At some point, a person could take up drinking to cope with a traumatic experience or use an illegal drug to find release from the complexities of life. Seeking refuge in this delirious and dangerous utopia […]
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT DRUG USE DURING HOMECOMING
What better place to share illegal and harmful drugs than a social gathering? As the school year takes its best turn, students are preparing for the homecoming celebration. This is time to make impressions, to cheer for your school’s football team, and to prepare for the late night dance. However, another trend that could take […]
SOME FAMOUS PEOPLE WHO SUFFER FROM ALCOHOLISM
People across the country (and our world, for that matter) are suffering from some form of an alcohol use disorder or know someone with this condition. One person may habitually partake in binge drinking. Another may drink five cans of beer at a party or consume heavy amounts of liquor. No matter what type of […]
CELEBRITIES WHO SUCCESSFULLY BEAT ADDICTION
Drug addiction is an illness that strikes mercilessly and painfully and recovering from such an ordeal is not easy, at all. For the person who successfully undergoes detox, withdrawal, and the final stages of rehabilitation and integration, finding liberation from these deadly substances is fulfilling and incredible. Sometimes, however, we need sources of inspiration as […]
CANNABIS PEPSI COULD JOIN THE LONG LIST OF EDIBLES
For a significant portion of the country’s population, marijuana treats are all the rage nowadays. From cannabis-laced waffles to THC-spiked gummy bear candies, the long list of edibles seems to be growing steadily. Now, according to sources, the marijuana industry could be preparing to invite a new candidate to its lineup of beverages with the […]
THREE CELEBRITIES WHO HAVE OPENED UP ABOUT MARIJUANA USE
With all the attention marijuana is currently receiving in the political spotlight, it is no wonder that so many people from around the world are announcing their love for this drug. From the Sydney weed celebration in Australia to the Golden Gate Park cannabis party in the United States, marijuana has taken the world by […]