Over the past twenty years, no drug has seen a higher increase in overdose deaths like opioids. The opioid epidemic killed 49,860 people in the year 2019Â alone, with its deadly grip affecting people of all backgrounds and demographics. With its… Read More ›
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The Physical Effects of Heroin Addiction
Heroin, an opioid drug made from morphine, can wreak havoc on a person’s body. This drug can be consumed by snorting it, injecting it, or swallowing it. Whatever method is used, heroin binds itself to opioid receptors in the brain… Read More ›
The Opioid Epidemic
In recent years there has been a severe increase in the selling and use of opioids. So much so, that it has been deemed a crisis or epidemic because of how fast opioid addiction continues to spread and how many… Read More ›
A Tribute to Celebrities Who’ve Died in 2018
Warning: This post may contain trigger warnings. If you are experiencing suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. Your life matters. Celebrities tend to pave the way in our society – they guide the latest trends,… Read More ›
What Happens When Someone Overdoses on Heroin?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), around 828,000 people reported using heroin in the United States in 2015, and the numbers have likely increased from there. Heroin is a synthetic but highly addictive opioid that produces… Read More ›
What are the Signs of an Overdose?
Perhaps you have just received a call from your loved one, and they are scared. They may have taken many drugs or aren’t feeling too well after consuming a lot of alcohol. Substance abuse can bring about a lot of… Read More ›
Is Overdose On Marijuana Possible?
Thus far in the recorded history of marijuana consumption, there has not been an overdose to date. Despite emergency police calls of paranoia due to THC edibles consumption, and concern that someone unconscious from smoking too much marijuana might… Read More ›
Can Opioid Overdose Reduce Life Expectancy?
In the final days of 2016, the world lost yet another beloved celebrity: Carrie Fischer. Fischer, famous for her reprising role as Princess Leia in the Star Wars franchise, was open about her addictions, alcoholism, and struggles with mental health.… Read More ›
Overdose Rises 33%
In the last five years, overdose on opioid drugs has increased 33%, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Though the general increase is 33%, some states, like New Hampshire, have seen increases of 191%. Other high ranking states included… Read More ›
Overdoses Change You: For Better or For Worse?
You’ve heard it described in different ways. There’s a statistical chance you’ve experienced it. Some say they can hear their brains powering off and witness their bodies dying. Others say they float in the corner of the room, watching their… Read More ›
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