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New Psychoactive Substances
Synthetic drugs, legal highs, party pills, and synthetic cannabis are all different names for New Psychoactive Substances (NPS). NPS is newly created drugs that replicate the effects of weed, cocaine ecstasy, and LSD. The chemicals that are used in these synthetic...
Heroin Problem Outside of the US
For those who look into international news, they know that the US is not the only country struggling with an opioid problem. More and more people in Britain are becoming addicted to the substance as about eight in every 1,000 Britain are high-risk opioid users....
PTSD in Television
PTSD is becoming commonly known throughout the nation. The American Psychiatric Association, or APA, added PTSD to the third edition of its diagnosis and statistics manual. The complex phenomenon affects those who experience a traumatic event and any memory that...
Pot-Infused Candy Hoax
Halloween is a time meant for simple fun as people dress up as their favorite spooky character while collecting candy door-to-door. The holiday is geared toward having an innocent fun day for people to enjoy their fandom while enjoying little nuggets of sugar that...
Modafinil, the New Adderall
Nootropics are becoming a favorite amoungst people. They are believed to be safe-to-use smart drugs with no side-effects. The idea behind them is that they act like vitamins and only help the brain enhance its cognitive abilities. Yes, this sounds amazing; however,...
Kratom, what is it?
Kratom is becoming more popular with each passing day. Advocates of kratom say that it is a cure-all for those who suffer from anxiety and depression, some scientists say it can be used to help those who are addicted to opioids, and others believe that the drug is...
Timeline of Alcohol Withdrawal
Withdrawal from alcohol is a challenge for anyone who is trying to detox. The severity of the process all depends on a plethora of factors such as how long the individual has been dependent for and how much liquor they consume on a daily basis. Alcohol detox itself...
Alcoholism, Family Structure, and Rick and Morty
Since the end of the third season, Rick and Morty have been at the top of the headlines. The show follows Rick Sanchez, a scientist who can invent anything that comes to mind, and his grandson Morty, who he basically uses as his “guinea pig” for all his experiments....
Monitoring Alcohol Use and Abuse
Devices Used To Detect Alcohol: What They Are & How They Work Did you know that authorities can test you to determine if you’ve been drinking alcohol from the comfort of your home or vehicle? It’s true. Whether these tests work and whether they can help people are...
Abusing Ketamine and Other Drugs Can Lead to Long-Term Problems
Misusing drugs and alcohol just doesn’t kill people by overdoses. Drug abuse also kills people in other, less obvious ways. Abusing drugs and alcohol can make you sick. The substances can make people immediately sick, like making people dizzy or nauseated or slow...