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Head Shops Sell Pot Legally Colorado and Washington became the first two states to decriminalize the purchase, possession and use of THC. This year voters in both states decided that the positive benefits of legalizing marijuana outweigh the negative ones. The Huffington Post covers this story, highlighting some of the financial benefits and reasons why
What a Pain! Signs of Painkiller Addiction Prescription painkiller addiction affects many people. It’s not just the celebrities that battle with this addiction. Soccer moms and businessmen alike are struggling with prescription painkiller addiction. Many people struggle with their addiction behind closed doors. Dependency on these prescription drugs is usually not deliberate. Many people begin
Addiction in the Workplace Recently, more people are discovering that there are undercover alcoholics and drug addicts in their workplaces. These alcohol and drug abusers don’t look like your typical addicts and aren’t quite at the stage where they may need alcohol addiction treatment. Dr. J. Wesley Boyd, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, has
Drug Addiction Side Effects: What Am I Gaining? Drug and alcohol addiction has devastating side effects. While you think that you are having a good time, drug addiction side effects are slowly stealing your life away. As the novelty and fun of using drugs and alcohol wears off, you are left with an awful addiction
Musical High Drugs get a free plug in music. From rap to rock and most music genres in between, drugs are glorified. It’s not something new, either. Drugs have been sung about for years. Musicians are drugs’ biggest distributors, bringing them to every iPod, stereo in every car, home and neighborhood. Marijuana, ecstasy, prescription drugs
Good Samaritans Rock On People in New Jersey don’t have to be afraid of calling 911 to help someone who is overdosing, even if they are using drugs at the time. Last week, Governor Chris Christie signed the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act. Many families and friends are grateful for the change of heart and
Redefining Addiction The world of mental health treatment is changing soon. This May marks the publication of the fifth edition of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM), the book mental health professionals use to diagnose patients. The release of the new DSM will impact many people’s lives. The criteria for disorders form part
Buzzed Drivers, Beware! For the past a decade, if you were caught driving with a blood alcohol content (BAC) of .08 or higher, you were in trouble. Being arrested for driving while intoxicated would bring a world of court costs, legal fees and other issues. Many people think they are OK to drive as long
Drowning in Denial Denial is a common thing in active addiction and recovery. When someone is actively drinking alcohol and doing drugs, they do whatever they can to protect their habit. No matter how outrageous their behavior or what trouble they find themselves in, they convince themselves and others that their substance abuse is not
Kava and Kratom: Buyer Beware A couple in Florida is suing a kava bar, claiming that the drinks they bought there got them addicted to kava and kratom. The Purple Lotus Kava Bar in West Palm Beach sells several drinks advertised as ‘kava with a little kick’ or ‘kava with a serious kick.’ Their website,
