Sadly, ecstasy is one of the most popular used drugs —especially among youth —today. In fact, it is estimated that there are 9 million ecstasy users worldwide. Although ecstasy is illegal, the young adults and teens who most often use the drug don’t recognize just how dangerous it is. Mixed with alcohol, ecstasy becomes even … Read More
Illegal drugs in the workplace on the rise A recent report in regards to the rise in drug use in the workplace shows a definite increase among workers. In fact, according to Medical News Today, the proportion of workers testing positive for illegal drugs, including marijuana, cocaine and methamphetamine, is fast approaching about 5%. The … Read More
Saint George, Utah Hot Drug: Spice Ask high school kids in Saint George, Utah what drug they hear about most at school and they will unanimously say “spice” or “weed.” “I could get it anywhere, anytime, if I just ask the right people. And it’s not hard to find those people, “ said one high … Read More
Fingerprint technology used in drug testing A team of researchers from the Netherlands and England at the University of Surrey recently found that fingerprint technology can be used in drug testing. Drug testing is generally an uncomfortable experience, using hair, blood, or urine. But with this new technology, drug testing can be accomplished using nothing … Read More
“N-bomb” or “Smiles” drug not bringing happiness to users A new powerful designer drug called NBOMe “Smiles,” “N-bomb,” or “25i” is being marketed to teens and is gaining in popularity. It is being marketed as “legal LSD” – causing many teens to believe that it is safe. Recently in Massachusetts, police put out a warning … Read More
Babies Born Dependent on Drugs on the Rise Throughout the country, there has been a recent increase of the number of babies being born addicted to drugs. This tragic, harsh reality is prompting some hospitals to hire volunteers to hold and attempt to comfort the babies during the time they are experiencing withdrawal. Because the … Read More
Steroids and Young Athletes Most athletic kids with potential would jump at the chance to perform even better at their favorite sport. But what if that meant taking or injecting dangerous steroids? Research shows a troubling increase in the amount of young athletes doing just that: injecting steroids to increase muscle tone and mass and … Read More
Father Speaks Up about Daughter’s Fatal Heroin Overdose A recent article posted by Fox13 Salt Lake City discussed how one father’s honest obituary concerning his daughter’s heroin overdose has prompted other parents of addicted children to continue to be “as supportive as possible” in helping recovery happen. Tom Parks, of Manchester, New Hampshire, candidly wrote … Read More
E-Cigarette Controversy More and more people are joining together to ban flavorings and advertising on TV for E-cigarettes. In fact, prominent groups such as the American Medical Association, the American Heart Association and most recently the American College of Physicians are included in this increasing force. E-cigarettes are not healthy or safe, but many believe … Read More
Zohydro: A New Addictive Drug? Recently, many people have been protesting a new and powerful opioid painkiller: Zohydro. Many fear that Zohydro will be as addicting as Oxycontin and will be equally as abused. Even more concerning is that Zohydro is being manufactured by the same company that makes Vivitrol, which is a drug used … Read More
