How does a marijuana clinic work?

While medical marijuana may be legal in some states for medical purposes it is still illegal under federal law which means that pharmacies cannot supply it and that doctors don’t actually prescribe it. What happens instead is doctors recommend marijuana to patients they feel could benefit from it. Not all doctors will recommend the medicinal […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cambodia’s Ecstasy Trade

The dangers of ecstasy go beyond its risk to users; it can also be toxic to the environment. In southwest Cambodia, the production of oil used to make ecstasy is destroying trees and the livelihoods of local inhabitants. Sassafras oil, or safrole oil, is the main ingredient in the club drug, ecstasy.  The sassafras oil […]

What is a “Wet Brain”?

What is a “Wet Brain”? “Wet Brain” is another name for Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome. It is a condition caused by lack of vitamin B1 (thiamine) often secondary to alcohol abuse. It causes a loss of specific brain functions because B1 is an essential vitamin involved in helping the body make energy from carbohydrates. It also helps […]

The link between Cocaine Use and Anorexia

The link between cocaine use and anorexia is becoming more and more apparent to researchers. The frequency of the co-occurring disorders, especially in young women, is influencing the way people look at the two issues. It is not uncommon for people with eating disorders to use some kind of substance whether it is cocaine or […]

Alcohol Related Illnesses Pt.2

  Alcohol has become so ingrained in our social culture that we often forget it is a poison. Alcohol penetrates every cell in your body and directly affects your brain, heart, liver, pancreas, stomach, kidneys and lungs. At times people disregard the health problems associated with their drinking and blame it on aging or another […]

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