In the News: Hoax Claiming ‘Marijuana overdoses kill 37 in Colorado’ Goes Viral
In the News: Hoax Claiming ‘Marijuana overdoses kill 37 in Colorado’ Goes Viral
Apparently, someone wasn’t too happy about the legalization of marijuana in Colorado since there were allegations of deaths following the legalization. There was a story claiming that 37 people in Colorado overdosed on marijuana on the first day it was... Learn MoreIn the News: Bad Batch of Heroin in Delray Beach Causes Overdoses
There has been a surge in heroin overdoses in Delray Beach and local police are appealing to the public for information in an effort to understand what is happening. Since Dec. 1, the Delray Beach Police Department has "handled in... Learn MoreIn the News: New Jersey Police to Carry Heroin OD Antidote
People who overdose on heroin in one New Jersey County soon will have access to an OD antidote that can revive them — and it will be given to them by the police. This program, which will be available to all... Learn MoreBaby Boomer Addicts
It was recently reported that drug abuse is surging among baby boomers. In fact, for adults aged 50 to 54, the percentage of consumers of illicit substances more than doubled from 3.4% in 2002 to 7.2% last year. For those... Learn MoreOhio Attorney General Creates Heroin Unit to Battle “Epidemic”
There is a frightening trend in Ohio. People are dying at an alarming rate due to heroin use. And the Ohio State Attorney General, Mike DeWine is vowing to do something about it. "New data our office has gathered suggests... Learn MoreOne Addict’s Story
The Webster Dictionary’s definition for addiction says “Compulsive need for and use of a habit forming substance characterized by tolerance and by well-defined physiological symptoms upon withdrawal.” All I think of when I hear the word addiction is – I... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Heroin and Alcohol
Drugs of abuse may give the user a feeling of pleasure, but it is important to remember that they are toxic substances. The vast majority of drug overdose cases involve the use of more than one drug. In 2003 the... 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 MoreWhat is an overdose?
What is an overdose? An overdose happens when too much of a drug or poison is taken. An overdose is also known as OD’ing or OD. Taking too much of a drug or poison leads to a toxic effect on... Learn MoreMichael Jackson’s Doctor A Murderer?
Michael Jackson’s personal doctor was found guilty on Monday of involuntary manslaughter in the pop star’s drug-related death in 2009 – raising thoughts on doctor’s over prescibing narcotics and what role they play in it. What this is coming to... Learn MorePain Clinics Causing Overdoses And Deaths
Pain Clinics, The New Fronts? Doctors, The New Dealers? Pain Killers, The New Crack? Overdose, The New Murder? Welcome to the world where drugs are no longer exclusive to crack houses, the only pain killer on the street isn’t heroin... Learn More
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