Drug of the Poor: Sisa

Drug of the Poor: Sisa In Greece, 2010, enter the drug of the poor; Sisa. Sisa is the only drug that can only be found in Greece and is made under very special circumstances. Sisa is mainly found in central Athens. What sisa is exactly made of still under dispute and is being kept under […]

Caffeine Fact Sheet

Caffeine Fact Sheet: What is caffeine? Caffeine is a stimulant that comes from the leaves, beans or nuts of different plants. It is a drug that speeds up the brain and nervous system. Caffeine Fact Sheet: Where does caffeine come from? Caffeine occurs naturally in more than 60 plants including coffee beans, tea leaves, kola […]

Alcohol Related Illnesses Pt.3

Alcohol and the metabolites of alcohol are toxic to the body. Drinking heavily for a long period of time can take a toll on basically every organ in the body and cause a number of alcohol related illnesses. Even occasional binge drinking can be detrimental to health. Alcohol Related Illnesses: Rosacea Ever wonder why some […]

What’s the point of non-alcoholic beer?

What’s the point of non-alcoholic beer? The drinking of non-alcoholic beer is a hotly debated topic amongst people in recovery from drug addiction and alcoholism. Some people think you should avoid any product that contains alcohol, not because it’s necessarily a relapse, but because it could lead to one. In fact, studies have shown that […]

Depression, Anxiety and Mollies

What are mollies? Mollies are “supposedly” the powdered or crystal for of MDMA. MDMA is also used to make Ecstasy. What they don’t tell you is that what you’re buying on the street can be anything from pure MDMA (highly doubt it) to a substance that is mixed/laced with cocaine, crack, meth, caffeine and any other […]

Modafinil Smart Drug

Modafinil is a prescription medication that is used to promote wakefulness. Modafinil is most commonly used to treat excessive sleepiness caused by sleep apnea, narcolepsy, shift work or a sleep disorder but recently Modafinil has been more commonly known as a smart drug. The reasons Modafinil has been known as a smart drug is because […]

Frequently Asked Questions about Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Q. Why do people abuse drugs and alcohol? People abuse drugs and alcohol essentially because they like the way drugs and alcohol make them feel. It is as simple and complicated as that. Eventually those who abuse drugs and alcohol will find themselves building a tolerance and then an addiction. Q. Is it an addiction […]

How to talk to your kids about drugs

The sooner you begin talking to your kids about drugs the better. Sometimes pressure from peers and outside sources can begin as early as fourth grade so it is important that you as a parent bring up the conversation about drugs. Just like you want to protect them from illness you can protect them from […]

5 Natural Antidepressants

  5 Natural Anti-depressants Every year, 230 million prescriptions for antidepressants are filled. They are one of the most commonly prescribed classes of drugs in the United States. Despite all the drugs, more than one in 20 Americans are depressed, and 80 percent of these say they have some form of functional impairment. Doctors and […]

Substance Abuse Counseling

Substance abuse counseling is the treatment for someone with a substance abuse problem. But what is substance abuse and why does it need counseling? Well alcoholism and drug addiction are known as substance abuse disorder and they are very complex issues. People with alcoholism and drug addiction once were thought to have a moral weakness […]

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