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Robin Williams’ Addiction and Depression

Robin Williams’ addiction and depression Many know that Robin Williams struggled with addiction to alcohol and cocaine during his lifetime. He admitted to being a cocaine addict in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s when his fame grew tremendously.  However, he quit cocaine cold turkey when comedian John Belushi overdosed to death in 1982 on … Read More

Drug Abuse Trends in the U.S.

Drug abuse trends in the U.S. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (drugabuse.gov), illegal drug use in America is increasing. They report that in 2012, “an estimated 23.9 million Americans aged 12 or older—or 9.2 percent of the population—had used an illicit drug or abused a psychotherapeutic medication (such as a pain reliever, … Read More

Support in Recovery

 Support in Recovery Recovery from addiction takes time and a lot of personal effort. Having support from any source is helpful for individuals in recovery. Support can be found in group therapy settings, a sponsor, an addiction counselor, family or friends. Someone who is supporting another in recovery is simply someone who can help when … Read More

Elderly and Prescription Drug Abuse

Elderly and Prescription Drug Abuse As human bodies age, they naturally experience a gradual decline in physical health.  The normal aches and pains of childhood, youth, and middle age become more painful and debilitating.  One’s ability to fight off infection and disease decreases, and the healing process is slower after an illness or injury. Because … Read More

Butane hash oil (BHO)

Butane hash oil (BHO) A hot new product on medical marijuana shelves and on Craigslist is butane hash oil: a potent hash oil most often made at home with the help of DIY  (do-it-yourself) YouTube clips and canisters of butane.  Also known as amber, honey, wax, earwax and by its initials BHO, butane hash oil … Read More

Krokodil and 2C-P

2 new street drugs to watch: Krokodil and 2C-P. New drugs are always emerging on the street and two of these are alarming both law enforcements and health care experts: krokodil and 2C-P.  Drug users are often inventive and these two substances are proving to be especially dangerous. Originally confined to Russia, krokodil cases have … Read More