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10 Surprising Drug Myths Busted By Cheryl Steinberg This is in no way an endorsement to go out and do some drugs. We just think it’s important for people to know what’s up before having discussions about drugs. Below are common misconceptions about drugs... Learn More

Overdose: Profile MDMA [caption id="attachment_16285" align="aligncenter" width="450"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg MDMA, also known as Molly or ecstasy, is an illegal drug that acts as both... Learn More

Overdose Profile: Barbiturates [caption id="attachment_16274" align="aligncenter" width="432"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Author: Justin Mckibben Barbiturates are prescription only narcotic medication that act as central nervous system depressants, and can therefore produce a wide spectrum... Learn More

8 Celebrities Who Have Major Depressive Disorder (You Might Be Surprised) [caption id="attachment_16220" align="aligncenter" width="259"] via http://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki[/caption] By Cheryl Steinberg Here’s a macabre statistic: almost 15 million Americans suffer from some form of major depressive disorder annually. People find mental illnesses like depression difficult to talk about and the negative... Learn More

Addiction and Suicide is Rampant Among Doctors By Cheryl Steinberg There’s a rarely-noticed and even more rarely-discussed trend happening among U.S. doctors – and it’s not something that should be swept under the rug. American doctors are struggling with addiction and depression – and even taking their... Learn More

Overdose Profile: Cocaine Cocaine is a Schedule II controlled substance, which means that it is an illicit drug; however, it has some medical uses. Cocaine is used as a local anesthetic and is useful in treating wounds – even in young children.... Learn More

Cocaine Withdrawal Symptoms Drug addiction is defined as a desire for more of a drug despite negative consequences of using that drug or drugs. One major negative consequence of using drugs is the subsequent withdrawal syndrome that occurs when you try to... Learn More

Resurgence in the Heroin Epidemic By Cheryl Steinberg A recent surge in fatal heroin overdoses in a short period of time around Boston has prompted police departments across Massachusetts to educate residents about the resurgence in the heroin epidemic. The month of March isn’t even... Learn More

9 Ways to Fix the Opioid Addiction Crisis By Cheryl Steinberg There are two main schools of thought when it comes to addiction and, especially recovery from addiction. One school is driven by the belief that complete abstinence from mood- and mind-altering substances is essential to recovery –... Learn More

2014: The Year in Celebrity Drug News [caption id="attachment_15558" align="aligncenter" width="450"] (This content is being used for illustrative purposes only; any person depicted in the content is a model)[/caption] Here it is 2014: The Year in Celebrity Drug News... #1. Creed’s Scott Stapp Has Public Meltdown, Fueled By... Learn More

Is Harm Reduction the Future of Recovery? Author: Justin Mckibben Many believe that responsible and compassionate work done by police to support harm reduction has the potential not only to improve public health, but to help heal the damaged relationship between police and public in the wake of... Learn More

Russell Brand Speaks Out Against the War on Drugs [caption id="attachment_15349" align="aligncenter" width="271"] via: en.wikipedia.org[/caption] By now, you should be familiar with Russell Brand, if not for his celebrity status – appearing in such films as Forgetting Sarah Marshall and Get Him to the Greek – then by his... Learn More

10 Surprising Drug Myths Busted

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