Back to School and Drug Prevention As kids across the country are getting back into their routines with the start of the new school year, many parents are using the preparation time to have a good preventative talk about drugs and alcohol. Drug use is surging in schools due to the increased availability of prescription … Read More
Addicts and Lies Addiction is such a powerful force that it causes most people to do things they wouldn’t consider “right” or “moral” if they weren’t fighting addiction. Many people will steal, hurt others, skip appointments or important events, as well as exhibiting other behaviors. But, the most common thing addicts do is: they lie. … Read More
Anxiety and Drug Abuse Anxiety disorders are the most common mental disorders in the United States. In fact, it has been reported that 18% of adults suffer from anxiety disorders in the U.S. Interestingly, only about a third of that 18% seek and receive treatment for their anxiety. Drug abuse and addiction can be made … Read More
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
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
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
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
The Latest Party Drug: Flakka A new party drug, flakka, is now circulating the United States. This synthetic drug, which comes in a crystal form, is a mix of cathinoes and other stimulants and is frequently compared to other party drugs like Molly or Ecstasy. Flakka has very dangerous effects and has been nicknamed the … Read More
Appearances and Drugs and Alcohol Although many people believe that taking drugs and/or drinking alcohol will only have an impact on the inside of their body, these substances greatly affect one’s outward appearance as well. Alcohol and drugs most certainly affect internal organs, but drinking excessively or taking drugs too often or in higher quantities … Read More
Maybe Colorado Springs officers are right? Although marijuana has been legal in Colorado Springs for a while, there are still those who are fighting against the legalization. Just recently, three sheriffs contested the legality and came under heavy fire from many Colorado residents. However, others are continuing to point out the harmful effects of marijuana … Read More
