A NEW IMPLANT TO TREAT OPIOID ADDICTION
One of the problems with the treatment of an opioid addiction is the withdrawal symptoms that addicts face once they stop taking their drug of choice. There are, however, drugs that can be prescribed that will lessen the side effects of withdrawal from an abused drug. One of the drugs that is commonly prescribed is […]
USING FINGERPRINTS TO TEST FOR COCAINE USE
Cocaine is the second most commonly trafficked illegal drug in the world, and more employees are using cocaine in the workplace than ever thought possible. While it is encouraging that the scourge of cocaine use in the workplace is beginning to get more recognition, there remains another lingering problem: cocaine use can be very difficult […]
THE DANGEROUS CASE OF ANTI-ANXIETY DRUGS AND OPIOIDS
Despite the fact that countless doctors and government officials are still struggling to put an end to the deadly opioid epidemic that has ravaged the U.S., physicians are dispatching a red alert on a different drug class that (according to their reports) is prescribed far too frequently for safety: anti-anxiety medications. As the opioid crisis […]
OPIOID MANUFACTURERS COULD FACE BANKRUPTCY AFTER LEGAL BATTLE
Simply put, the Opioid Crisis is one of the biggest health scares and public problems recorded in U.S. history, and, despite efforts to fight addiction, this epidemic does not seem to be losing steam anytime soon. Consider the fact that 2 million people suffer from painkiller addiction in America, and you may begin to see […]
CAN AN ALCOHOLIC DRINK AGAIN AFTER RECOVERY?
There is a division amongst people on whether alcoholics can drink moderately after recovering from alcoholism. For some individuals, one drink may be enough to set off a chain reaction of alcoholism, and some argue that a recovering alcoholic should never drink again. However, others say that some people can drink moderately after overcoming their […]
BROOKLYN, NEW YORK OPENS FIRST CANNABIS DISPENSARY IN PARK SLOPE
When it comes to the debate over legalizing marijuana, the State of New York is slowly and steadily treading through the water. As of March 30, 2018, the Empire State has only legalized medical marijuana and has yet to announce if it will allow the recreational use of pot. However, one breakthrough has recently made […]
SOME FACTS ABOUT MARIJUANA TREATS CALLED EDIBLES
Everyone enjoys a warm chocolate chip cookie or a slice of chocolate cake once in a while. While some of us enjoy the pleasurable taste of cocoa or the chewy texture of caramel, others are looking for something with a bit more of a “kick.” Instead of buying average treats, people are purchasing edibles, designer […]
PEER PRESSURE IS A DANGEROUS REALITY ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Nowadays, social media is definitely one of the most beneficial tools, isn’t it? Initially reserved for individual users, multiple networks have exploded into the frenzied environment of business communication and marketing. At this very moment, you can search for the Walt Disney Company or Microsoft, and both companies will invite you to like them on […]
HOW COMPUTERS SERVE AS PSEUDO-DOCTORS FOR DRUG IDENTIFICATION
Technology always seems to be evolving each time we turn around, doesn’t it? It seems like only yesterday we were fidgeting with VHS tapes and dial-up. Now computers can literally fit into the palms of our hands and guide us through traffic, weather, and the hectic work week. With the tech boom in recent years, […]
HOW TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR REHAB TREATMENT PLAN – ONLINE COMMUNITIES
Just because you may leave your recovery service does not mean you have to stop your pursuit of healing. Although, while nothing can replace the feeling of an in-person group session, an online recovery service is a brilliant method for sustaining your sobriety. The ability to connect with others who deal with similar feelings on […]