Jon Jones Speaks Out, Says He is NOT an Addict
Ultimate Fighting Championship light heavyweight champion Jon Jones has officially spoken for the first time publicly since it was in the news that he tested positive for cocaine in a recent drug test. Jones took responsibility for using cocaine late last year, but said he has never been more than a recreational user and insists that he . . . . Continue Reading
Meth Brain Damage Looks Like Self-Inflicted Schizophrenia
Crystal meth is a dangerous and extremely damaging illicit drug, with many immediate and long term effects, some of which are dealt directly to the brain. A new study published by researchers from the University of Sydney in Australia has revealed more detail as to how the methamphetamine-induced sensitization of the brain works, and that the . . . . Continue Reading
Peaking Interests in Pot Stocks
As reported on earlier, both here and just about anywhere else, the Election Day wins for marijuana legalization claimed new territories with initiatives in Alaska, Oregon, and Washington, D.C. that apparently are creating a spiked interest from potential financial investors who are wondering how much money to devote in the cannabis industry in order to . . . . Continue Reading
Prescription Painkillers: Public Enemy Number 1 for Overdose
You might ask why I say prescription painkillers are Public Enemy Number 1, but the answer may be a little more than you expected. If you really need a reason, let’s just say that according to recent research, opioid overdoses are a leading cause of death in the United States! By that count, over . . . . Continue Reading
10 Best Contemporary Novels about Addiction
Here’s a list of the 10 best contemporary novels about addiction. Check them out. Reading, writing, and taking some personal time in recovery isn’t necessarily isolating. Sometimes we all just need to recharge our batteries. #1. Less Than Zero – Bret Easton Ellis Written back in 1985, this was the critically-acclaimed first novel of then . . . . Continue Reading
New Drug to Treat Marijuana Addiction?
Many people still question whether or not marijuana addiction is a real problem. Some people with a substance abuse problem with marijuana are falsely under the impression that going to a drug treatment program such as rehab, you have to be using so-called hard drugs, like opiates (painkillers, heroin), cocaine, crack, or other such drugs. . . . . Continue Reading
Amanda Bynes Back in Trouble
The childhood star and Hairspray actress Amanda Bynes has had quite the history as of lately with struggles related to substance abuse. Amanda Bynes had a very public breakdown in the past few years, but after a period in treatment and continued therapy she had been doing much better with the help of her parents. Just . . . . Continue Reading
TV Series to Be Based on Cocaine Cowboys Documentary
Michael Bay and Jerry Bruckheimer, action and drama gurus respectively, are teaming up to produce a TV series based on the critically-acclaimed documentary Cocaine Cowboys, according to Entertainment Weekly. Sources are conflicting on just what the TV series will be called. Some refer to the project as Cocaine Cowboys, having the same name as the . . . . Continue Reading
Robin Thicke’s Attorney Says His Drug Abuse is Being Exploited
Recently there has been a bit of extra attention drawn to R&B star Robin Thicke and producer Pharrell Williams for a bit on controversy sparked over the single “Blurred Lines” that was saturating the airwaves and music video stations for a generous amount of time. They say there is no such things as bad publicity, . . . . Continue Reading
Adderall Addiction Treatment in Seabrook Island, SC
Adderall is a medication created by a combination of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine. Adderall is typically used to treat the symptoms of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Adderall is also a dangerous drug that is classified as a central nervous system stimulant. This medication is frequently prescribed by a physician who will normally start a patient on . . . . Continue Reading