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 […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT THE STIMULATING DRUG PROVIGIL
As the debate over legal marijuana and opioid overdoses takes effect across our country, we tend to forget about some other drugs that affect our minds. Sometimes, just to get through a hectic work week or a sleepy day, we need an extra boost from the caffeine in our coffee or chocolate. Maybe you reach […]
RECREATIONAL ADDERALL USE IS NOT “SAFE”, DESPITE WHAT YOU MIGHT HAVE HEARD
You probably have heard of recreational ADHD (Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) medicine used to improve performance in many different areas such as testing performance, athletics, or other skills that require intense concentration. But what you may not know is that it is a drug that you can easily get hooked on, and is often difficult to […]
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 […]
RECOGNIZING THE SYMPTOMS OF HEROIN ADDICTION
Ultimately, heroin is a dangerous drug with a notoriously high rate of abuse, addiction, and dependency, and (as a result) people will suffer as they slip between the gray areas of this dreadful mental illness. As the Opioid Crisis continues to rage across our streets, more people are falling victim to this deadly opioid, so […]
HOW THE FILM RUSH ILLUSTRATES THE HORRORS OF HEROIN ADDICTON
As we consider the dangers of prescription opioids, one particular member of the opiate family in genera has also been feeding the dangerous Opioid Epidemic: heroin. Injected or snorted, this terrible and powerful painkiller has become an underground killer of thousands of people across the United States. Derived from morphine (a derivative of the opium […]
THE METH EFFECT
Crystal Meth is rising in popularity in use simply because of its quick high and low price tag. Unfortunately, meth is manufactured by street criminals and contains several poisonous chemicals. Not only can these chemicals pose a serious threat to your health immediately, they can have a lasting negative effect on your mind, body, and […]
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 […]
