In the United States, nearly 7% of the population struggles with an addiction to drugs or alcohol. With over 23.5 million people suffering from substance abuse and chemical addiction, most people are well aware that substance abuse is a serious problem. However, at the same time, many people who are addicted experience stigma and shame, […]
View Full PostEcstasy, or MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), is a popular, primarily recreational drug, taken for its psychoactive effects. The drug creates a heightened sensory experience for the user, combined with increased empathy and feelings of euphoria, making it a popular rave and festival drug. However, with no current approved medical uses, and a wide variety of adverse side […]
View Full PostIn the United States, more than 4 billion prescriptions are filled out by pharmacies each year, for reasons varying from seasonal allergies to temporary pain from surgeries. Of those, more than 250 million are for painkillers, and more than 13 million are for benzodiazepines. While the medical community is quickly beginning to recognize that these […]
View Full PostFentanyl or Fentanil is one of the most popular pain medications used for chronic, long-term, and severe short-term pain, such as when recovering from surgery or injury. The drug is a synthesized opioid, with an average of 50-100 times the potency of morphine. As a result, fentanyl is also very common as a street drug, […]
View Full PostAnyone convinced for any drug or drinking related crime, such as drunk driving or substance related domestic violence, will likely find themselves given several options instead of jail time. For first-time offenses, courts will often offer jail time or the option to attend 1-25+ AA meetings. For more serious offenses, judges may offer rehab instead […]
View Full PostHeroin, or diamorphine, is commonly known as an illegal street drug, typically made and imported by Mexican gangs where it is sold and used in urban areas. But, while this is true, heroin is increasingly becoming a problem in other areas, such as the much more sedate suburbs surrounding big cities. While previously safe from […]
View Full PostOne morning I woke up feeling dreadful, as I usually did, but on this particular day I decided I had enough, and I went back to sleep. I slept most of the day away, and when I couldn’t sleep anymore, I smoked some weed and went back to sleep. I didn’t take my medication, because […]
View Full PostAyahuasca is a psychoactive entheogenic drink brewed from the ayahuasca vine and other psychoactive ingredients such as chacruna, chagroppanga, mimosa, or other similar species. The brew is used as a medicine and a spiritual drink among tribes of the Amazon basin, but has recently gained popularity in the United States through literature, and an increasing […]
View Full PostBoth of my parents are alcoholics; then I married an alcoholic. I thought I was the only sober one, but I wasn’t. My addiction just manifested differently. I didn’t drink all day long, and I didn’t drink and drive, so I thought I didn’t have a problem. Then one snowy night, I ran out of […]
View Full PostAddiction, whether to drugs, alcohol, or prescription pills affects nearly 23.5 million Americans and an average of 1 in 10 over the course of their lives. Of those, nearly one third are women, and that rate sometimes approaches over 40% depending on the drug, especially in areas where drug use and alcohol are prevalent. While […]
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