HOW THE NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE DEALS WITH DRUG USE
The athletic industry (and entertainment, for that matter) has proven to be a major hub for drug abuse and addiction, time and time again. Bodybuilders and wrestlers face criticism for using anabolic steroids. Baseball players and basketball stars admit to using painkillers to cope with injuries. The list of problems goes on for a long […]
HOW CANADA, AUSTRALIA, AND THE UNITED KINGDOM ARE HANDLING OPIOID DISASTERS
Since the early 2000s, the United States has become a hub for the budding opioid crisis. In fact, statistics revealed that our country is the largest hub for this growing epidemic in the entire world. On average, the U.S. distributed 66 opioid prescriptions for every 100 people suffering from pain. Despite our unfortunate leadership in […]
THREE FAMOUS MODELS WHO SUFFERED FROM ADDICTION
Fashion shows and photo shoots are only a few of the glamorous, high-end events that gather some of the most beautiful and refined models on the planet. For many young girls, these ethereal beauties are role models and examples of grace and perfection. How many times did you look at a magazine cover and (secretly) […]
FINDING PEACE IN MUSIC-BASED TREATMENT
For an addict who has taken the next step toward recovery, finding a form of therapy or counseling can be a long process, for many reasons. Perhaps, if you are a lover of furry or feathered friends, you would prefer a form of animal or pet therapy to fill a gap in your life. On […]
A SOBER LIFE OF FUN
Making the decision to overcome your addition is one of the first and best steps you can make toward recovery. Now that you made the decision to give up drugs or alcohol, it is important to participate in activities and events that further influence your new healthier lifestyle. What Can You Do? Chances are you […]
OPANA
When you think of someone misusing an opioid prescription, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? OxyContin? Percocet? Maybe Vicodin? How about Opana? Opana is a prescription opioid pain reliever that contains the active ingredient oxymorphone. Oxymorphone is a semi-synthetic opioid agonist. A semi-synthetic opioid is not a naturally occurring substance, and it’s not an opiate […]
KROKODIL
Krokodil is the street name for a drug called desomorphine that first appeared in Russia around 2002. It is made up of codeine-based headache pills and household ingredients like gasoline, iodine, hydrochloric acid, paint thinner, and red phosphorus from matchboxes. These are mixed together and then injected. Some of its other names are zombie drug, […]
THE REALITY OF CRYSTAL METH AND AMPHETAMINES IN OHIO
Overall, Ohio is a state renowned for many amazing things. Fans of football will instantly be reminded of the famous (and sometimes infamous) Ohio State Buckeyes, one of the most renowned college teams. Others might enjoy the wildlife and scenic resorts across Lake Erie, Zanesville, or Cincinnati. Perhaps you are a fan of the Columbus […]
DRUGS AND MALE FERTILITY
Apart from the many other reasons people shouldn’t do illegal drugs, studies show that certain substances can affect the male reproductive system, lessening the chances of having offspring. Some drugs affect sperm count, sperm motility (movement), and the testes, and can even pass on damaged genes to children. Anabolic steroids (also called anabolic-androgenic steroids) are […]
DO I NEED REHAB?
One of the hardest questions that a person who is struggling with abusing drugs or alcohol is first, do I have a problem, and second, do I need outside help to solve it. Although whether or not you need to enter into a rehab facility is ultimately a personal decision, at the time, you may […]