It’s not a “street” drug. It’s an every kid drug. When it comes to heroin, it doesn’t matter who you are because it doesn’t discriminate in even the smallest of ways. From the most unlikely of users to the ones you would expect, it can turn anyone into an addict with a thing called the heroin … [Read more...] aboutThe Heroin Hug
Addiction
The Pros and Cons of E-Cigarettes
Smoking is nothing new. Ever since the first human burned the first tobacco leaf, people have been finding new ways to consume it. Pipes have been around forever; chewing tobacco is an old standby, but the most popular tobacco product has to be the cigarette. Plenty of methods for quitting have … [Read more...] aboutThe Pros and Cons of E-Cigarettes
Are Over-the-Counter Drugs Addictive?
The flu, the common cold, a tummy ache, allergies—anyone suffering from these common ails can find relief at their local pharmacy. From symptom masking cold medicines to anti-acids and histamines, it’s a fair assumption that you have an over-the-counter drug in your medicine cabinet or on your … [Read more...] aboutAre Over-the-Counter Drugs Addictive?
Xanax Addiction: Signs and Symptoms
Xanax is a prescription drug most commonly used to help manage anxiety, panic, and sleep disorders. Its relaxing effects are the result of suppressing the central nervous system’s inhibitory receptors, which decreases the elevated anticipation in the brain that leads to anxiety. Following a … [Read more...] aboutXanax Addiction: Signs and Symptoms
