Psychedelic mushroom products are selling off the shelves in America. Sadly, not all psychedelic mushrooms are safe for human consumption though. The Amanita muscaria (A. muscaria) mushroom is being marketed by some companies as a treatment for depression, anxiety, and other maladies. Still, nobody’s informing consumers that risking death with every dose isn’t the best Read more »
Drug Abuse
Psychologists Leading the Way to Combat Youth Substance Abuse
Psychologists, such as Aaron Weiner, PhD, ABPP, a licensed clinical psychologist in Lake Forest, Illinois, have been drawing attention to the fact that youth substance abuse is still a huge problem in the United States. The term “youth” incorporates middle school children as well as teens. It’s a well-known fact that kids begin to use Read more »
Holidays are Hard for Many Recovering Addicts
People worldwide look forward to the holidays with joyful anticipation. However, those who are new to or struggle with sobriety may dread them. The holidays can be filled with triggers that could cause them to falter and fall back into their old ways. And, many worry that if they fall, they won’t find their way Read more »
Alternative Routes to Prevent Opioid Addiction
The opioid crisis is ongoing, moreover, fentanyl is being found to varying degrees in every type of confiscated drug, which makes the situation more deadly than ever. Just tiny amounts, likened to a few grains of salt, of this highly addictive synthetic opioid is enough to kill someone. Drug cartels have no qualms about that, Read more »
Substance Abuse in Trucking: A Statistical Breakdown
The trucking industry transports the nation’s goods cross-country greatly impacting the US economy. However, lately, it’s been in the limelight for increasing cases of alcohol and substance abuse among drivers. The occupation is physically and mentally taxing. Many drivers travel long distances keeping them away from their families for extended periods. Over-the-road trucking involves immense Read more »
Natural Pain Relievers Aren’t Addictive
It’s no secret that pain relievers, such as oxycontin and other opioids, are addictive. Some of these powerful pain relievers can even cause patients to form an addiction before finishing their first prescription. When that happens, they may take too much of the medication putting them at increased risk of experiencing side effects—or worse, an Read more »
Did Overprescribing Opioids Start the Addiction Crisis?
Physicians who prescribed synthetic opioids, such as oxycodone and oxycontin, along with other similar medications, for pain relief have been accused of being the culprits responsible for sparking the addiction crisis that is ripping our nation apart. However, the truth has a way of coming to light. It turns out they may have gotten a Read more »
Unregulated Magic Mushrooms Endangering Public
America’s growing interest in magic mushrooms, or shrooms, is becoming blatantly evident. This psychedelic drug is gaining popularity across the nation. It’s reminiscent of the “turn on, tune in, drop out” theory free flowing throughout the country during the 190s. Back then, the government was deeply into researching the possibilities of using them for various Read more »