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How To Get Off Antidepressants
June 20th, 2018Antidepressants are a class of drugs used to treat symptoms of depression, social anxiety, and, in some cases, pain. The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey data indicated the number of Americans taking antidepressants increased from 13.4 million between 1999 and 2000 to 34.4 million between 2013 and 2014. While these drugs have helped millions […]
7 Signs Your Loved One Is Using Drugs Again
June 18th, 20181. Becoming defensive When someone becomes extremely defensive and starts to fall into the same denial pattern they had while abusing, it can mean they are beginning to think about misusing drugs again. Individuals may get defensive about their habits or thoughts. It is also possible someone has gone through treatment to convince themselves they […]
Intelligence And Addiction: Is There A Correlation?
June 13th, 2018When most people talk about intelligence, they are referring to the intelligence quotient (IQ). Based on a series of standardized tests covering subjects like short-term memory and spatial visualization, the IQ measures how smart someone is on paper (“book smarts”). There is another form of intelligence that is often overlooked: emotional intelligence. This measures how […]
What Is The Most Addictive Drug?
May 31st, 2018What Is Addiction? Before considering the most addictive drug, it’s important to understand what addiction actually is. According to the latest research and science, drug addiction is a complex brain disease that is characterized by continued use despite harmful consequences. While people may initially choose to use drugs, prolonged use can turn into an addiction […]
The Dangers Of Snorting OxyContin (Oxycodone Insufflation)
May 30th, 2018Abuse of oxycodone may result in many risks to a person’s health, no matter the method of administration—oral ingestion, insufflation, or injection. The dangers of snorting OxyContin include: damage to the nasal septum extreme headaches irritability mood changes persistent nasal infections severe damage to nasal passages shaking and/or tremors slurred speech tightness of the chest […]
5 Signs Of Methamphetamine Use
May 15th, 2018Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. It is similar in chemical structure to amphetamine, which is often prescribed to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In fact, methamphetamine is legally marketed as Desoxyn, a medication for ADHD, narcolepsy, and obesity. However, this drug is much more potent than its amphetamine counterpart. Typically, people who […]
List Of Commonly Abused Legal And Illegal Drugs
May 7th, 2018Legal Drugs Legal does not mean safe, nor does it mean that a drug cannot become addictive. In fact, it’s this very perception that makes legal drugs so dangerous. Because of this mindset, some individuals are more apt to experiment with legal drugs and abuse them in greater quantities, more frequently. These actions can lead […]
Getting Drug And Alcohol Treatment For An Adult Child
April 25th, 2018Watching a child of any age lose their life and health to addiction can be one of the most stressful and heartbreaking experiences of a parent’s life. When the addicted person is an adult, many parents wonder how they can best help their child get the help they need. Below are some tips and methods […]
Death Caused By Fake Marijuana Laced With Rat Poison
April 12th, 2018The CDC reports that 94 individuals have sought help in emergency departments for this condition since early March, with two deaths already confirmed. Experts fear the death toll will continue to rise. Multiple brands of synthetic weed have been connected to this outbreak. It’s reported that individuals have bled from their eyes, ears, gums, and […]
The Dangers Of Making And Using Rick Simpson Oil (RSO)
April 5th, 2018Rick Simpson Oil was pioneered by a medical marijuana activist of the same name. His primary claim is that it can cure cancer, however, proponents also suggest that it could be beneficial for asthma, epilepsy, and other medicinal purposes, including opioid detoxes. Critics of RSO assert there isn’t enough medical research to back these claims, […]
What Is The Drug “Shatter”?
April 4th, 2018Cannabis concentrates are typically named based on their color and texture. Shatter is amber in color and gets its name from its translucent glass-like texture that “shatters” when it is broken up to be used. Contrary to popular belief, the translucency of shatter does not signify its purity but instead is the result of how […]
Ending The Stigma Surrounding Addiction
March 29th, 2018The derogatory terms in common use, such as junkie, stoner, crackhead, etc., used to describe individuals with addiction reflect a moral judgment that was made when the understanding of addiction was limited. Today, scientific progress has helped more and more people understand that addiction is not a choice or a moral failing. Addiction is a […]
