Guide: What is Ecstasy?
Sadly, ecstasy is one of the most popular used drugs —especially among youth —today.
Tag: drug abuse
Drug Abuse & Pregnancy
Drug Abuse & Pregnancy Abusing drugs anytime is risky, but when pregnancy is in the cards, abusing drugs not only impacts you but also your unborn child. Drug abuse during pregnancy can result in deformities, low birth weight, miscarriage, premature labor, placental abruption, and even infant or maternal death. Different drugs impact the pregnancy in … Read More
Moms and Drug Abuse
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 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
Could a Natural Nasal Spray Replace Addictive Opioids?
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
Extra warnings of addiction with opioid use in Utah
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
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
An Interesting Perspective on Guns and Drugs
An Interesting Perspective on Guns and Drugs A recent article by Jay Stooksberry was printed in Newsweek indicating that if the war on drugs was to be stopped, the amount of gun violence in the US would significantly decline. The article points to evidence of when Prohibition was in effect and violence increased, as well … Read More
What are Benzos?
What are Benzos? Benzodiazepines, known to many as “benzos,” are man-made medications that cause mild to severe depression of the nerves within the brain (central nervous system) and sedation (drowsiness). Seizures, anxiety, and other diseases that require benzodiazepine treatment may be caused by excessive activity of nerves in the brain. These drugs may work by … Read More
What is Meth?
What is Meth? These drug effects generally last from six to eight hours, but can last up to twenty-four hours. The first experience might involve some pleasure, but from the start, meth begins to destroy the user’s life. If you’ve ever seen before and after pictures of meth addicts you know that not only does … Read More