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Captagon: What You Have to Know about the Tiny Syrian Super-Pill
Many people wonder how ISIS fighters can stomach the thought of killing innocent people. Some say that these fighters are brain-washed by charismatic leaders, while others surmise that they’re attracted to the thought of fighting for a seemingly holy cause and/or proving their masculinity. All of these might be true, but experts suggest that there’s…
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Are Prescription Painkillers Really Tennesseans’ Drug of Choice?
A lot of people nowadays have become addicted to a wide range of substances. Some are attached to tobacco and nicotine and smoke several sticks or packs a day, while others are hooked on alcohol and can’t stop drinking. Still others are dependent on marijuana, cocaine, heroin, and methamphetamine as well as various club drugs…
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Kids Getting Drunk on Hand Sanitizer
The news of children getting drunk on hand sanitizer is enough to make parents take a good look at the hygiene products they use at home. But nothing could be worse than kids ending up in emergency rooms because of what is supposed to be something that will help disinfect, and help ensure health and…
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Part of the Brain Responsible for Addiction
Scientists have identified the insular cortex as the portion of the brain that could be vital in getting people to stop smoking as well as treat other kinds of addiction. Based on the results of two studies, researchers found that smokers who suffered a stroke in the insular cortex were more likely to quit and…
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Virtual Reality Treatment Shows Great Promise in Treating Alcoholism
When it comes to treating alcoholics, one of the most interesting new methods is a form of virtual reality therapy. From a preliminary study that was performed in South Korea, the use of virtual reality therapy has actually demonstrated positive effects that might offer new hope to those plagued with alcohol addiction. The study itself…
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Consequences of Opioid Addiction among Parents
Taken as doctor’s prescription, opioids can help manage pain safely and effectively. However, when abused, even a single large dose can cause severe respiratory depression and even death. Regular and long-term abuse of these drugs can lead to physical dependence and, in most cases, addiction. While it has bad effects on single individuals in terms…
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Magic Mushrooms Making Medical Comeback
It’s no secret that medical marijuana has been making a comeback over the past couple of years. And now, magic mushrooms or psilocybin may be headed down the same path for some patients. According to CBS News New York, “In a trial at New York University, doctors gave Marritz and 31 other cancer patients psilocybin,…
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Fake heroin more lethal than the real drug
In Glasgow, Scotland criminals are being more creative with their drugs. They have found a way to cook up a new substance that is much cheaper but still gives the same high that heroin brings. And they are not afraid of selling this newly created product to the drug addicts in the city. A bag…
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ADHD Linked to Earlier Illicit Drug Use
According to a new study by University of Florida researchers, ADHD is linked to earlier illicit drug use in teens and young adults. The use of both depressants and stimulants starts earlier in life for those with ADHD. According to US News, “In the study, Dunne’s team looked at questionnaires completed by more than 900…
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Drone Crashes Carrying Too Much Meth to the U. S.
As if the U. S. Border Patrol didn’t have their hands full enough catching drug smugglers trying to get across Mexican and U. S. borders, now drones are in play. The drone, carrying 6 pounds of Meth crashed into a parked car alerting police in Tijuana. According to the BBC, “Authorities are investigating where the…
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Marijuana Wax: Highly Potent, Highly Addictive, Ultra Dangerous
For the past year, use of a common drug has been on the rise, but in a new form that is highly potent and potentially very dangerous. Butane hash oil (BHO), known by its street name “wax”, is a concentrated form of marijuana that’s said to be more than 80% pure THC. Tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC,…
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Tom Hank’s Son Did Rehab Stint for Coke Addiction
Tom Hank’s eldest son, 24-year-old Chet Hanks decided to go public with the fact that he went to rehab for cocaine addiction. Chet Hanks says he’s been struggling with addiction since he was 16-years-old. According to PageSix, “Tom Hanks’ rapper son has gotten sober after years of battling drug and alcohol abuse … The 24-year-old…
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Michael Phelps Addictions
Michael Phelps , addict – that’s what some are saying. We have reached a point where none of us are really surprised when we learn that a pro athlete has developed some sort of problem with alcohol, drugs, or gambling. After all, these are people with a large amount of disposable income, not to mention…
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Man Charged with Giving Baby Meth
In Slovakia, Miroslav Strnadova was charged with giving his baby crystal meth. The man admitted he did so and it was to stop the child from crying. According to the Mirror, “The youngster was so severely brain damaged that doctors said he was left ‘clinically dead’ … “…Miroslav was known locally as the Crocodile on…
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Robin Williams’ Struggle with Addiction
The announcement that Robin Williams had passed away spread shock waves around the world. He was one of America’s favorite comedians and rightly regarded as a national treasure. His manic energy combined with his lighting fast wit and comedic timing made him unlike any comedian before or since. The world became a different and much…
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Addicts Grieve Loss of Addiction
This may sound counterintuitive, but most addicts do actually grieve the loss of their addictions. What once comforted them and took up great parts of their lives is now gone. Of course not only do addicts grieve the loss of their addictions but what they have been losing out on because of their addictions. According…
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Businessman’s LSD or DMT Hits Streets of Los Angeles
It’s called “Businessman’s LSD” or “LSD on steroids” but Dimethyltryptamine (DMT) is the drug of choice for many young users especially near college campuses. Made from mimosa root bark and solvents this hallucinogenic drug is replacing many other illicit substances in the Los Angeles, California area. According to NBC News Los Angeles, “Dimethyltryptamine (DMT), extracted…
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Medications for Alcoholism Vastly Under Prescribed
Two prescription medications, naltrexone and acamprosate, which have been shown to be effective in treating alcoholism has been vastly under prescribed according to a recent study. One of the biggest hurdles has been to get the word out and educating doctors about their effectiveness. According to the New York Times, “The medications, naltrexone and acamprosate,…
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OC Ecstasy Dealer Going to Prison
In Costa Mesa, California a confessed Ecstasy dealer is going to prison. The dealer was nabbed after selling over 1,000 pills for $3 each. According to the OC Weekly, “A 2009 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) investigation into massive sales of the party drug Ecstasy (or MDMA) in Costa Mesa near Orange Coast College resulted this…
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Jim Irsay Arrest Shows Addiction Knows No Bounds
It may be no secret that drug addiction knows no socio-economical boundaries. And this is once again validated with the arrest of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay recently. According to the Indy Star, “Irsay was arrested for driving while under the influence and possession of a controlled substance, after being stopped late Sunday by police.…