It is no secret that drug abuse and addiction have drastic physical consequences on a person’s life. However, some of these consequences go unnoticed due to how they affect the body. One such repercussion of drug abuse is memory loss. Many that experience memory loss do not realize they are even struggling with it; this […]
Tag Archives: Drug abuse
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Feb
Feb
We continue to struggle with the opioid epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic is making people more susceptible to drug abuse to control their stress. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discovered there were 81,000 overdose deaths between June 2019 and May 2020. By being aware of which addictive drugs have the potential to kill […]
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Jan
Jan
Reality TV is thought to be a documentation of real-life events. However, these shows are actually staged, with production teams writing in drama and conflict to increase show ratings. Unfortunately, production requirements can often have negative effects on cast members. One such case was with Jason Wahler of MTV’s popular reality show, “Laguna Beach.” The […]
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Dec
Dec
Don’t let the new year stress you out. There always seems to be a lot of pressure around the new year for improvement. Every year we hope for positive change, not only for improvements in society but also for ourselves. However, just because it’s a new year doesn’t make it any harder or easier to […]
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Nov
Nov
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Nov
Nov
For thousands of years, mushrooms have been used by people for their psychedelic effects. Recently, scientists have discovered what happens to your brain when you are on mushrooms. By understanding how psychedelic mushrooms work in the brain, you can see how these drugs affect your way of thinking when you are high, and why it […]
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Nov
Nov
Prescription opioids tend to contain opioids that can be misused illegally or can develop into an addiction. Mixing painkillers with alcohol has indeed been proven to be fatal. To avoid any fatal overdoses, it is important to never mix alcohol with any painkillers you have to take. How Vicodin Works Hydrocodone, found in Vicodin, is […]
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Oct
Oct
There’s nothing more refreshing than a good night’s sleep, but many of us have trouble getting the rest we need. According to Science Daily, one in four Americans suffer from insomnia. The University of Michigan Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation has found that one in three adults take medication to help them get to […]
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Jul
Jul
The beginning of any recovery journey involves detoxification, the process in which the body naturally dispels toxins acquired throughout a person’s substance abuse. This period of time can be filled with mixed emotions. A person may feel relieved that they’ve made the decision to pursue sobriety, yet they may also be terrified to think about […]