The New Nightmare Drug In South Florida
It would seem a new drug is wreaking havoc in one of America’s biggest vacation and party destinations, South Florida. It’s called Flakka (alpha-PVP) and given how new it is it’s becoming a major threat to the health of those caught in it’s grasp. The drug causes truly odd behavior in it’s users and the […]
The Delicate Issue of Sleep and Drug Use
We are always told that sleep is a very important process in our revitalization as well as having a profound impact on our daily lives. Many of us don’t get enough sleep and begin to rack up what’s called a “sleep debt”. It may not cost as much as credit card debt, dollar wise, but […]
At Last! Some Positive Information About Teens and Young Adults and Their Substance Use
When it comes to substance abuse, we certainly hear a fair amount of negativity in the news. More kids are smoking pot, more people are abusing prescription drugs, and many more have gone for a cheaper and more easily available option: Heroin. We very rarely hear any good news about drug related trends, especially when […]
The Increasing Use of Marijuana at Universities Canada Wide
With the school year back in full swing there are those are worried about those students who have left high school and are off to their first semester of university or college. One of the main concerns is the party lifestyle that many young university students adopt. Some begin partying the moment they arrive and […]
The Access Issue: California’s Addicted Doctors
Doctors are a vital part in dealing with addiction. They have the expertise and knowledge to deal with a variety of addiction issues and they help thousands of addicts as part of the overall treatment process. It may come as a shock, however, to learn that in California there have been 46 doctors who have […]
Teens Who Are Prescribed Anti-Anxiety or Sleeping Medication Are at a Much Higher Risk to Abuse Their Medication and other Substances
A new study out of the US is painting a troubling picture about teens and substance abuse, and not the ones you may be thinking of. It’s common knowledge that many teens experiment with certain substances, particular marijuana, alcohol, cigarettes and a variety of party or “synthetic” drugs like ecstasy. This study, however, is showing […]
Ireland’s Drug Problem is Making Some Experts Wish Alcohol Was Still Ireland’s Biggest Health Problem
It’s not everyday that a city can say they wish alcohol was still their major problem, but in Cork, Ireland, addiction and health experts are saying that they almost hanker for the days when middle-aged alcoholics were their biggest problem when pubs were the epicenter of socializing. Speakers at an Irish conference called The Rends […]
Ecstasy May Not Be The Drug We Should Be Worried About
Dr. Perry Kendall, BC’s top health official, has been reported as saying that taking the pure form of ecstasy can be safe for adults, but he does not have an opinion on the legalization of the drug. Dr. Kendall believes that the pure form of the drug can be used by psychiatrists in trials, but […]
Heroin is Back
Heroin is making something of a resurgence lately. Especially amongst young people. Why? Because it’s cheap, and delivers an extremely powerful high. A teenager can purchase heroin on the street for about $10 for a normal dose. It’s an inviting option as it’s becoming very difficult for teens to use their preferred method of getting […]