Substance abuse can cause many harmful and life-changing effects on a person. Heroin possession in Arizona is a very serious offense and can lead you down a dangerous path. The drug is a dangerous opioid, classified as a Schedule I narcotic, and is illegal to possess, use, and sell. Getting caught with heroin in your […]
You know of the dangerous nature of eating disorders and substance abuse, yet you continue to purge after nearly every meal. Despite the warnings from family and pleas from your best friends, you still abuse meth to curb the hunger pangs. Lesions are developing on your arms, hands, and face from scratching out the bugs under […]
Sometimes a product that seems harmless isn’t. For instance, this is the case with bath salts. Traditional bath salts get put into the bathwater, but unfortunately, people often misuse and abuse the product. Each year thousands of people go to the hospital because they swallow, inhale, or inject bath salts. Side effects are hazardous but […]
The long term effects of cocaine can have lasting ramifications for your body. Cocaine is an addictive drug that penetrates your mind and begins to change your brain chemically. However, it isn’t too late to stop this addiction and turn the clock around on these side effects. The addictive qualities of cocaine are almost inescapable […]
Methamphetamine is an extremely addictive and powerful drug that can have devastating and distressing effects on a person’s central nervous system, physical appearance, and even sleep habits. Taking this drug gives the addict a profound feeling of pleasure, otherwise known as a “high,” that can last up to 12 hours. It is essential to educate […]
Electronic dance music, or EDM, festivals have always been a place where drugs are commonly used among partygoers. Now, parties mimicking the festivals are becoming increasingly popular throughout the United States. From alcohol and cocaine to Molly, studies show that EDM concerts are likely to have the most drugs and alcohol than any other type of concert. The result: People who attend EDM parties are more likely to have drug-related emergencies. Not only can EDM parties and concerts pose drug-related dangers, but rave culture may be another cause […]
Experts are working on an “addiction-ary” to get the public talking about addiction in a different way. But there are roadblocks caused by the existing language and the perceptions it has created. Clinicians are at the forefront of pushing for the change and already have created new words and phrases to replace the old ones. Changing how the world talks about addiction will create new perceptions for those on the […]