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December 3, 2012 When we think about drinking games we often think about teenagers, college students and lots of beer drunk in a silly fashion. But the numbers are more sobering: Even among adults, half of all alcohol is drunk in binge drinking. And for underage drinkers, that’s pretty much the only method. No matter
So what exactly is Smiles and what does it do? Smiles is part of the 2C family of drugs that causes psychedelic effects much like LSD. It causes hallucinations and a euphoric sensation that can last up to eight hours. You can buy it in tablet, blotter paper or in powder form. The drug is
We were on the home stretch, and a friend of mine said, “If there is such a thing as the Fountain of Youth, this is it.” At the time we were three hours into a rigorous hike in the Puerto Rican mountains, and I was not feeling youthful in the least. The Puerto Ricans call
Recently, actress Demi Lovato discussed eating disorder and addiction treatment with Fabulous, a British magazine. Lovato entered rehab in November 2010 and is still actively working on her recovery. Constantly being in the spotlight, a consequence of being a celebrity, causes insecurities about weight that can certainly trigger an eating disorder relapse. Lovato said that
It’s ironic that the holidays are about joy, but it’s the worst time of the year for depression. If you are dealing with holiday depression, you may drink to cope. However, drowning your sorrows doesn’t work. Drinking alcohol makes depression worse. A little eggnog can make your blues even bluer. So what can you do
Whether nestled in a small town or in a big city, alcohol is present on many college campuses across the country. It seems that attending college parties is a rite of passage and the ever popular red solo cup filled with an alcoholic concoction is the accessory of choice. Drinking has become a common activity
You see your loved one struggling with alcohol and drugs and it is so difficult. You just want to be the best significant other, spouse, parent, sibling or friend. You help them with rent money or paying bills or you have even bailed him or her out of jail. That’s what family and friends
February 21, 2013 For some people, death is a consequence of drug addiction and alcoholism. We have seen many celebrities lost to drug or alcohol abuse or suicide: Jim Morrison, Heath Ledger and Chris Farley, just to name a few. But what about the celebrities who were able to get through their addiction? Check out
On May 9th, Democratic and Republican lawmakers from the House Energy and Commerce Oversight subcommittee grilled pharmaceutical companies over their negligent oversight of opioid distribution in Appalachia. Past and current executives from five prominent pharmaceutical companies answered questions about pill dumping in West Virginia, the state with one of the highest amounts of opioid overdose
FX’s new series, Anger Management, premieres later this month. The series stars Charlie Sheen who ironically has been in the news for his own anger management, cocaine abuse and domestic violence issues. A recent New York Times article mentions Sheen’s “history of substance abuse, rehabilitation and relapses” and even quotes the actor himself saying
