Moms and Drug Abus Ten years ago, it was reported that at least 18 million women aged 26 and older take prescription medications for unintended purposes. Today, that number is even higher, and many of those abusing drugs include women who are moms. Some are surprised to find out how many moms deal with drug … Read More
Diet Pills Diet pills are popular because they aid in helping users control or maintain their weight. But how safe are they? What are the dangers associated with diet pills? This post addresses these questions. Diet pills are both prescription and over-the-counter supplements which inhibit body processes that affect weight by increasing metabolism, suppressing appetite … Read More
Hashish Some haven’t heard of the drug hashish but they wonder if its the same things as marijuana. In fact, hashish comes mainly from the flowers (as well as leaves and stems) of the cannabis plant. And further, the active ingredient in hashish is the same as in marijuana, THC. Wikipedia defines hashish as, “Hashish, … Read More
Gambling: Fun or Addiction? Gambling is a fun way to blow off steam or even get lucky and make a few bucks..right? For most people, this is true. However, some people struggle to stop gambling and the games go from fun to addicting. Gambling addiction (sometimes called problem gambling) can be hard to detect and … Read More
Ritalin Addiction With all of the media focus on opioid addiction and prescription painkiller regulating, other drugs that are addicting get overlooked, like Ritalin. Ritalin is often prescribed for Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It helps with focus and attention. Recently, Ritalin abuse has been seen on college campuses where … Read More
Could a Natural Nasal Spray Replace Addictive Opioids Could a nasal spray actually help people avoid opioid addiction? Researchers at the University College London say “yes” and they are moving toward testing their theory on human subjects. When individuals need medicine for pain they are often given opioids to combat their intense pain and help … Read More
Suicide Rates on Rise in U.S. In a new report by the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) they indicate that suicide rates are on the rise in the United States and have been increasing in number since the year 2000. In fact, from 1999 to 2015, approximately 600,000 U.S. residents died by suicide, … Read More
Bill Moving Forward to Fight Detox Deaths in Utah Jail With the opioid crisis in full swing, many county jails across Utah are seeing more and more people detained while withdrawing from their addiction. Legislators are working to pass a bill in which research would be implemented where alcohol and substance abuse withdrawals within county … Read More
Extra warnings of addiction with opioid use in Utah In Utah, lawmakers recently pushed forward some bills indicating that extra warnings for patients about addiction risks when taking opioid painkillers will be required. The new bills indicate that pharmacies are required to label pill containers with the following caution: “Caution: Opioid. Risk of overdose and … Read More
Increase in Baby Boomer Drug Use The opioid addiction has definitely reached crisis status. However, when you think of individuals that struggle with addiction to opioid drugs, most of us picture younger individuals — definitely not retired or elderly persons. However, there is also an increase in baby boomer drug use— especially in relation to … Read More
