Drug Use

The debate about whether or not legalizing all drugs would benefit our country has been ongoing for decades. So far, there is no sound decision on the matter, but the topic has been in the news again recently. Decision-makers need to ponder this decision wisely because when the subject comes up, many Americans conjure up Read more »

We’re all but in the midst of the holiday season. If you’re flying this year, hopefully, the flights were booked in advance so you could get the best ticket price. Do you have prescription meds to take along? Millions of people need daily medications to maintain their blood pressure, manage pain, or a host of Read more »

American Addiction Centers recently posted an article on its website breaking down the differences among them as far as alcohol, drug use, and addiction are concerned among the Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z. Our title gives away the findings regarding who uses the most drugs and the answer shouldn’t surprise us. After Read more »

You’re likely aware that the medical community is pushing for a resurgence in using psychedelic drugs as treatment for post-traumatic stress (PTSD) and other mental disorders. There’s a huge push for further research on the matter. It comes as no surprise that the results of another new study have come out regarding the effects of Read more »

Illicit drug use is casting a shadow over our nation that grows darker with each passing year despite efforts to regain the upper hand. Drug addiction is causing the homeless population to rise in every major city in the United States. Moreover, smaller communities now deal with the issue as well whereas, in times past, Read more »

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) doesn’t just disappear when children reach adulthood. Some people learn to manage their adult ADHD symptoms, however, and don’t continue with medication as adults. We commend those who step up to that challenge using diet and other methods, such as different types of therapy, to help them reign in their Read more »

Safe supply programs were created in an attempt to battle an ongoing worldwide health crisis—death by drug overdose. The theory behind these programs is that by supplying drug addicts with paraphernalia, a short-term remedy for opioid overdose—most often distributed in the form of Narcan, and, even, testing illicit drugs—before they are ingested with no threat Read more »