DREW BARRYMORE TALKS ABOUT HER COMPLICATED RELATIONSHIPS WITH DRUGS
Needless to say, Drew Barrymore is one woman who fulfilled the dreams of any young girl. At the young age of 8, the actress was cast in her breakout role as Elliot’s sister in E.T. The Extraterrestrial and continued to gain fame with her follow-up role in Firestarter. From there, Barrymore has continued to star […]
LADY GAGA DISCUSSES HER STRUGGLE WITH DRUG USE
When it comes to some famous faces in Hollywood, Lady Gaga might possibly be one of the most bizarre and one of the most memorable. From her unforgettable red-carpet costumes (including a dress made from raw meat) to her long lineup of hit songs that never stop burrowing into your ears, the iconic singer has […]
LOOKING BACK AT THE TRAGIC ADDICTION OF AMY WINEHOUSE
Sometimes, in a sea of amazing stars, we lose some truly special people to the most outlandish tragedies, and we need to look no further than the untimely death of Amy Winehouse as an example. Since her sudden rise to fame less than a decade ago, the beautiful singer entranced the world with her smoky, […]
HOW TO COPE WITH THESE TRIGGERS FOR RELAPSE
Many therapists may tell you that relapse is a part of the learning process and that everyone makes mistakes at some point in a lifetime. After all, we are only human, and giving into our weaknesses is part of who we are. (How else would we learn right from wrong?) True, many alcoholics and drug […]
HOW DRUG ABUSE AND ADDICTION AFFECT THE NOSE
As disgusting as this may sound, the mucous in your nasal passage is easily accessible. In other words, this clear slime can easily absorb a variety of substances and instantly transport dangerous toxins into the bloodstream. (After all, our nasal passageways are one of the first lines of defense against pollen, smoke, and other antagonists.) […]
WHAT IS SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE OR UNACCEPTABLE ABOUT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL?
When you lay the cards on the table, you will begin to realize the drugs and alcohol are a bit of a mixed bag of tricks. On one hand, the occasional glass of wine or the required dose of painkillers are viewed as potentially healthy lifestyle choices (as both can help the body heal). On […]
HERE ARE SOME DANGEROUS CHEMICALS THAT ARE MIXED INTO COCAINE
Whenever people experiment with illegal drugs, you can guarantee that dangerous toxins have been mixed into some batches (at certain points). One of the most powerful nervous system stimulants on the market, cocaine is derived from the leaves of the South American coca plant and is eventually processed into a fine, white powder or crystals […]
WHY DO I FEEL DIZZY DURING NICOTINE WITHDRAWAL?
No matter what you might read on the Internet, the process of weaning yourself off cigarettes will be one of the most physically and emotionally-demanding times of your life. Although certain medications will be able to help you battle your pesky withdrawal symptoms, the urge to smoke will be part of a never-ending battle to […]
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT A DRUG CALLED BZP
Imagine a drug that is as potent at MDMA (also called ecstasy) but far more terrifying. Unfortunately, such a terrifying substance exists on today’s market, and it is currently growing in popularity. Scientifically called n-benzylpiperazine, BZP is a powerful stimulant that is often disguised as MDMA (or sold as an alternative) and can sometimes contain […]
THE HORROR OF RITALIN ADDICTION
When you hear the term “addictive stimulant,” what typically pops into your head? Perhaps you consider the dangerous white powder called cocaine or the deadly chemical concoction known as crystal meth. While both of these are illegal drugs, would you ever imagine that a substance that can trigger a severe case of abuse or addiction […]
