Drug Use

Merriam Webster defines decriminalization as follows “to remove or reduce the criminal classification or status of.” There are some who believe that decriminalizing drugs will positively influence society because it puts the emphasis on treatment not punishment. Removing the penalty of prosecution when caught with a decriminalized substance doesn’t mean that it’s legal to purchase Read more »

THC-infused drinks are popping up in liquor stores, grocery stores, and quick stops across the nation. The brands are packaged in colorful cans and sport trendy names, such as Cann, Cycling Frog, and Wynk, to name a few. Both marketing tactics are intended to be eye-catching and, hopefully—from the manufacturers’ viewpoint—irresistible to curious consumers. They’re Read more »

People celebrate the New Year like there’s no tomorrow. Sadly, for some party-goers out to have a night like no other, that rings true. According to an article published by Psychology Today, adults consume twice as much alcohol during New Year’s Eve than they normally do. This greatly increases the risk of car accidents and Read more »

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 »