A story like this one is almost a mixed blessing. On the one hand, it is incredibly inspiring to hear that lives are being saved because of liver transplants. But…
In 2019, it's hard to peruse through a news site without encountering at least one story about America's opioid crisis. And, as a recent Yahoo News article explained, it truly is an "American"…
A dependency can rear its head in many different ways. Sadly, there are a myriad of substances that can take over someone's life and send them spiraling into addiction. But…
As perceptions change about marijuana and the dangers associated with it, more and more states are taking a lighter stance on the drug. Colorado may be the primary example of that, having…
Substance abuse can tear apart a person's life in many ways. Beyond the health and emotional tolls an addiction can cause, there are other factors to consider. One, in particular,…
Recently, The New York Times published a story that discussed addiction from a very different angle. Its intent was to expose the physical dependencies and emotional pain that this issue causes, with…
Cocaine has been flagged as an extremely dangerous narcotic for generations now. But according to new research, this stimulant may now be causing more havoc than ever. Per The National Center for…
For millions of high schoolers across the country, getting wisdom teeth extracted is a common occurrence. In fact, for many young people it is their first real encounter with a…
It has long been said that loneliness can be a big contributing factor to forming a drug or alcohol addiction. By nature we are a social species, which is why…
We've discussed the dangers of smoking marijuana and getting behind the wheel in some of our previous blogs. But now, apparently, there is concrete evidence illustrating just how dangerous smoking…
With so many overdoses and so many headlines, the question often becomes: When will we turn a corner with America's opioid crisis? In truth, this epidemic has been gaining momentum for almost…
There is no denying that society's taken a much lighter stance toward marijuana today than it has in years' past. With legalization movements happening across the country, recreational smoking is become…
If you thought America may have turned a corner in overcoming the opioid epidemic, you are unfortunately mistaken. Sadly, we're just nine months into 2018 and there is already a very…
Over the past few years, hundreds of studies have been released probing into the devastation of America's opioid addiction epidemic. Everything from annual overdose counts, to gender data and much more.…
Trends can be an interesting thing to follow when it comes to addiction. When certain habits shift on a national scale, not only is it cause for concern; it also…
There is no denying that every dependency is entirely unique and should be fought off using different methods. Cocaine, for example, is a highly addictive stimulant which many researchers have…
Though we see dozens of news stories, documentaries and political ramblings about America's opioid crisis, one question (above all) deserves to be raised. Are these drugs being distributed less across…
Typically when we think of an alcoholic succumbing to cirrhosis of the liver, it is after decades of abuse. But some newly released data is pointing to a change in…
Now here is some research worth spreading around. According to new data coming out of Scotland, brain damage related to drinking is at all-time high. Now the interesting thing here…
There is no denying that continuously consuming alcohol can have long-lasting effects on the body. Studies have shown its negative impact on the heart, the brain and, most commonly, the…
There is no doubt that marijuana is much more widely accepted now than it used to be. Just a handful of years ago, it was classified as a dangerous hallucinogen…
We have to admit, this latest news story even caught us by surprise. For decades, the psychedelic hallucinogen LSD (also known as "acid") has been grouped with harmful substances like ecstasy. But…
Consider this a hash warning for twenty and thirty-somethings. According to some new research released by TIME Magazine, opioids are now responsible for one in every five deaths among young people. As…
You may not think America's opioid epidemic is affecting you directly, but the truth is you're wrong. Even if no one in your inner circle is facing a painkiller dependency…
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