The “war on drugs” has been going on for decades. There has been tremendous destruction to individuals, families, and entire communities in an effort to combat illegal drugs. Throughout the years it caused a lot…
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What is the Root Cause of Addiction?
Drug and alcohol addiction is a compulsive disorder that leads an individual to seek drugs and alcohol habitually. But what is the root cause of addiction? There are many theories and opinions about the root…
How Long Does Cocaine Paranoia Last?
How Long Does Cocaine Paranoia Last? Prolonged use of cocaine comes with a string of side effects. Psychosis and paranoia are some of the more unfortunate mental side effects of abusing cocaine. When one starts…
Are Psychedelics Addictive, Helpful, or Harmful?
Psychedelics hold a strange position in the world of drugs. On one hand, many people in society view them as scary, dangerous, or holding strong potential to make someone “crazy”. On the other extreme, individuals…
Pros and Cons of Methadone Assisted Treatment
Is an opioid, like Methadone, a good substitute for an already addictive, stronger opioid like heroin? Like most black and white questions, the reality is a lot more gray area than you might expect. Methadone…
What Are the Symptoms of Xanax Withdrawal?
Xanax, Valium, and Klonopin are all members of a class of drugs called benzodiazepines. Also called “benzos” for short, these are drugs that exert specific effects on the body’s central nervous system. Traditionally, benzodiazepines were…
Dangers of Fentanyl: America’s Most Lethal Drug
Fentanyl is an extremely potent and addictive drug. Most fentanyl users are at high risk of overdose and mental health issues, as well as accompanying problems such as incarceration or homelessness. An overdose of fentanyl,…
Stats & Trends in Teen Drug Use: Past and Present
Many adults old enough to have teens in the household will recall the D.A.R.E. (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) campaign of the ‘80s, initially launched through a partnership between the LAPD and LAUSD. Incredibly, the program…
