The Dangers of Peer Pressure
Did you know that two-thirds of students have tried alcohol by 12th grade? Meanwhile, half of the 9th-12th grade students admitted to using marijuana. On the other hand, 4 in 10 students tried smoking cigarettes. Among the reasons for consuming alcohol, drugs, and cigarettes is peer pressure. Are you looking to find out how you […]
What Is Microdosing? The Risks of Microdosing
If there was a way to feel the amazing high of psychedelic drugs without hallucinating, would you do it? That’s what folks interested in microdosing are trying to do. More people are microdosing drugs for health benefits than ever before. In fact, some of the greatest and most competitive nerds in Silicon Valley are microdosing […]
The Nicotine Withdrawal Timeline: What to Expect During Withdrawal
It’s no secret that smoking cigarettes is a toxic habit. While it may have been perceived as ”fashionable” a few decades ago, and even harmless, the world quickly came to realize that the cigarette’s key ingredient, nicotine, is a highly addictive substance. If you’ve been a smoker and tried to quit, you can attest to […]
What Are the Long-Term Effects of Adderall?
Many people use Adderall to stay awake so that they can work longer hours, but that isn’t necessarily a good idea. In fact, the extreme use of Adderall in recent years has led to what the DEA classifies as an epidemic. And, that epidemic has been on the rise over the past two decades. When people start […]
How Alcohol Affects the Brain
Drinking alcohol might make you feel good at the moment, but it has profound momentary and lasting effects on your body. It’s easy to see how alcohol negatively impacts the body. It’s also well-documented how prolonged alcohol use can affect your heart, liver, and immune system. What isn’t as easily apparent, however, is how alcohol […]
Prescription Drug Addiction: 7 of the Most Addictive Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug addiction rates are skyrocketing in the United States and around the world. Nearly 50,000 people died of opioid overdoses in 2019 alone. But which drugs are the most addictive? Let’s find out the prescription drug abuse facts you need to know. 1. Oxycodone Oxycodone, commonly known under the brand name Oxycontin, is […]
Correlation Between Social Isolation and Addiction
Among the many risk factors and consequences that come with the struggles of a drug or alcohol use disorder, is being incredibly lonely. Because of this, individuals suffering from substance use disorder are typically associated with two different extremes when it comes to the user’s social network. Contrary to the popular beliefs by everyday people […]
What is A Speedball?
You get speedball by mixing illicit drugs such as heroin and cocaine. Usually, speedballing comprises of injection of both the substances involves both substances directly into the bloodstream. They can also be consumed nasally. It has been reported that individuals experience a much more intense high with a speedball. We must know how hazardous heroin […]
Four Ways You Can Use Relapse As a Learning Experience
Relapse is a process that centers around our resilience on how we deal with the circumstances in which we are placed. It tests us on how we handle the obstacles that are thrown at us and how do we overcome them and bring ourselves back together to take on life. Relapse is nothing but just […]
How Does Toxic Masculinity Affect Addiction
There’s been much debate and discussion lately about the concept of gender stereotypes. Specifically, we’re now taking a closer look at the expectations and social constructs that both males and females feel forced to exist within. This has naturally given rise to a dialogue concerning toxic masculinity. In short, this is a phrase used to […]