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New York Needle Exchange Programs

New York needle exchange programs New York Needle exchange programs always bring about controversy because there are still people who believe in the “Just Say No” mentality and then there are others who believe in harm reduction. Why New York needle exchange programs in the first place? Around the globe there are illicit drug users […]

Ibogaine Detox for Heroin Addiction

June 17, 2013 by  
Filed under Addiction, Alkaloids, Hallucinogenic Drugs

Ibogaine Detox for Heroin Addiction                Ibogaine is an isolated alkaloid from the root bark of the central West African shrub known as Iboga. Ibogaine has been used for thousands of years for spiritual development and as a rite of passage into adulthood. Ibogaine is a very potent hallucinogenic drug that’s effects can last up to […]

Rock Bottom: From prescription pills to heroin

June 12, 2013 by  
Filed under Addiction, Drug Abuse

Rock Bottom: From prescription pills to heroin The abuse of prescription pills is leading many individuals to heroin. Why? Heroin is a cheap alternative to a very expensive prescription pill habit. Prescription pills can range from 20 to 60 dollars a pill while heroin runs from 3 to 20 dollars a bag. Unfortunately for the […]

Commonly abused drugs-Vicodin, Percocet, and Roxies

Commonly abused drugs-Vicodin, Percocet, and Roxies Some of the most commonly abused drugs today are prescription drugs. In fact, you could go so far to say the abuse of prescription drugs is a new epidemic or even pandemic. The most commonly abused drugs are the ones most commonly prescribed; these drugs tend to be Vicodin, […]

Molly FAQ

May 27, 2013 by  
Filed under Addiction, Molly

Is Molly illegal? In the United States molly was legal and unregulated until May 31, 1985 then it was emergency scheduled to DEA Schedule I, for drugs that don’t have any medical uses and have a high potential for abuse. Why is it called Molly? The term Molly refers to MDMA in powder or crystalline […]

Drug of the Poor: Sisa

May 21, 2013 by  
Filed under Addiction, 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 […]

Alcohol Related Illnesses Pt.3

May 16, 2013 by  
Filed under Addiction, Alcohol, Substance Abuse

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 […]

Depression, Anxiety and Mollies

May 8, 2013 by  
Filed under Addiction, Depression, Meth Addiction, Molly

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

May 1, 2013 by  
Filed under Addiction, Modafinil, Smart Drugs

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

April 30, 2013 by  
Filed under Addiction, Alcohol Facts, FAQ

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 […]

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