History of Drug Abuse: The 40’s
The 1940’s were kind of a slow time in the history of drug abuse or maybe drug abuse wasn’t as well documented. If it wasn’t well documented it may have been because many of the illicit substances we know today... Learn MoreShady Doctors: Are Suboxone Clinics the New Pill Mills?
“You don’t take anything??” My old using buddy, Matt, asks me incredulously. “You don’t even drink?” “Nope, I’m clean and sober,” I tell him. “What’s that like?” He laughs a little. It’s good to hear him laugh. When we first... Learn MoreIn the News: South Beach “Party Princess” Expected to Take Plea Deal in Fatal Crash Case
A self-described “party princess” is expected to plead guilty this afternoon to the gruesome hit-and-run car crash that killed South Beach chef Stefano Riccioletti in January. Karlie Tomica, according to sources, has agreed to serve four years behind bars, two... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Xanax and Methadone
Methadone and Xanax are often combined by people on methadone maintenance programs. The combination increases the "high" of both drugs and many users compare it to the "high" that is experienced when using heroin. Methadone is a very strong painkiller. It is also... Learn MoreDrug Myths Debunked: Prescription Pills
Here it is folks, another entry in our series Drug Myths Debunked. And, as always, these articles are meant to clear the air about specific drugs. They are in no way a recommendation to go and use any of the... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 50’s
The 50’s were an interesting time in history. They are kind of overlooked in the history of drug abuse but the truth is they are what made the 60s happen. In fact much of the drug use that is seen... Learn MoreDrug Myths Debunked: MDMA
Here it is folks, another entry in our series Drug Myths Debunked. Like me, you’ve heard, I’m sure, lots of different stories about MDMA, many of which are conflicting. So, let’s get to the bottom of what MDMA really is... Learn MoreIn the News: Actor Wes Bentley Opens Up About Heroin Addiction
In a recent interview with the Hollywood Reporter, “Hunger Games” star Wes Bentley opened up about his past struggles with addiction. The 34 year old was lauded for his role in 1999’s “American Beauty” which won the Academy Award for... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 2000’s
About 21.8 million Americans, or 8.7 percent of the population age 12 and older, reported using illegal drugs in 2009. That's the highest level since the survey began in 2002. The previous high was just over 20 million in 2006.... Learn MoreDrug Myths Debunked: LSD
In this series we are going to be talking about drug myths or drug misconceptions (some drug truths too). We all have heard the drug myths and misconceptions before. Even people who haven’t used drugs have probably heard a few... Learn MoreIn the News: ‘Glee’ Monteith Tribute Will Address Addiction
Cory Monteith's addiction-related death will be addressed in the "Glee" episode bidding farewell to his character, Finn Hudson, a Fox executive said Thursday. Fox entertainment chairman Kevin Reilly told reporters the drama will address Cory Monteith's death in the third... Learn MoreIn the News: Is US Involvement in Mexico’s Drug War Making Things Worse?
The Mexican government is losing the drug war. That’s why the Obama administration is now sending U.S. security forces directly into the war zones in Mexico, as never before. The increasing involvement of the United States in Mexico’s drug war... Learn More
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