History of Drug Abuse: The 60’s
"But I would not feel so all alone, everybody must get stoned." - Bob Dylan (Rainy Day Women #12 & 35) I don’t want to generalize this decade as a decade of sex, drugs, and rock &roll, but that... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Cocaine and Alcohol
As an addict and alcoholic I rarely did one drug at a time. Much like everything in my addiction, it was total chaos, balls to the wall, go hard or go home, do it all or don’t do it all,... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Xanax and Alcohol
The Synergistic Effect The term synergistic effect, or additive effect, refers to an increased intensity caused by the combination of two substances when introduced into the person’s system. For example, two medications taken together might have a more potent effect... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 80’s
The 80s might as well have been called the “cocaine 80s”. Cocaine was the most popular recreational drug in the 80s. It was frequently used by youth because it was cheap, plentiful, and highly addictive and it was also glamorized... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 90’s
A decade of “mom and pop” meth labs, being heroin chic, up all night at the rave and totally stoned. Federal funding for the war on drugs reached $17.1 billion dollars. At this period of time, 34% of Americans admitted... Learn MoreIn the News: Coroner Confirms Cory Monteith Overdosed on Alcohol and Heroin
Suspicions were confirmed when the official toxicity results revealed yesterday that “Glee” star Cory Monteith died from "mixed drug toxicity, involving heroin and alcohol." Media outlets had been speculating since his Saturday that the untimely death of the 31-year old... Learn MoreSubstance Showdown: Heroin vs. Prescription Painkillers
Today it is going to be a showdown between two infamous substances: heroin and prescription painkillers. Just like our previous substance showdowns, heroin and prescription painkillers will go head to head for three rounds based on: health effects, insidiousness and... Learn MoreMeth Addiction Treatment
In order to discuss meth addiction treatment, it is important to understand what meth is and how it affects the user. The term “meth” is short for methamphetamine, which is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the central nervous system.... Learn MoreIn the News: Addiction Specialist Takes the Stand in Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Trial
An addiction specialist took the stand Wednesday at the Michael Jackson wrongful death trial. Dr. Sidney Schnoll testified that he saw no evidence the singer was addicted to painkillers or the anesthetic propofol that ultimately led to his death. The... Learn MoreIn the News: Ritalin Now Being Used to Treat Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Cocaine’s addictive properties are related to its effect on the body’s reward pathways. It is a strong central nervous system stimulant that increases levels of dopamine, a brain chemical associated with pleasure, in... Learn MoreAre drugs like Opana and Exalgo the new drugs of choice for pain management clinics?
Before drugs like Opana and Exalgo were the new drugs of choice for pain management clinics it was Roxicodone and before that the very popular drug of abuse OxyContin. It really seems like as soon as we get a handle... Learn MoreWhat is doctor shopping?
I was never a pill head. Well I guess I was but I always attained my drugs through illegal means. And while doctor shopping isn’t in the least bit legal, it is a way of obtaining a legal prescription for... Learn More
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