How to Cope when a Loved One Goes to Rehab
Having any loved one go to rehab means that you are going to probably face many concerns, questions, and misconceptions about how rehab works. I know when I went to rehab my family was probably a little worried but also... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Heroin and Alcohol
Drugs of abuse may give the user a feeling of pleasure, but it is important to remember that they are toxic substances. The vast majority of drug overdose cases involve the use of more than one drug. In 2003 the... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 60’s
"But I would not feel so all alone, everybody must get stoned." - Bob Dylan (Rainy Day Women #12 & 35) I don’t want to generalize this decade as a decade of sex, drugs, and rock &roll, but that... Learn MoreIn the News: “Rehab Racket” Uncovered
A yearlong investigation by The Center for Investigative Reporting and CNN has found that several California drug rehab clinics have been defrauding taxpayers. These clinics collect thousands of dollars of government funding for clients that don’t exist and/or services not... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 70’s
Drug Culture of the 1970s The counter-culture of the 1960s’ spilled over into the following decade, leaving a lasting impact on the drug scene and pop culture of the 1970s. When I think of the seventies, I think of marijuana,... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Cocaine and Alcohol
As an addict and alcoholic I rarely did one drug at a time. Much like everything in my addiction, it was total chaos, balls to the wall, go hard or go home, do it all or don’t do it all,... Learn MoreIn the News: Lindsay Lohan Gets Another Chance
Lindsay Lohan is free to leave rehab tomorrow, but TMZ reports that she will stay another 3 - 4 days because she feels she needs a transition period before re-entering the free world. They say she'd like to stay in... Learn MoreDeadly Drug Combos: Xanax and Alcohol
The Synergistic Effect The term synergistic effect, or additive effect, refers to an increased intensity caused by the combination of two substances when introduced into the person’s system. For example, two medications taken together might have a more potent effect... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 80’s
The 80s might as well have been called the “cocaine 80s”. Cocaine was the most popular recreational drug in the 80s. It was frequently used by youth because it was cheap, plentiful, and highly addictive and it was also glamorized... Learn MoreIn the News: DEA Raids Legal Marijuana Dispensaries in Washington
In a series of coordinated raids, federal agents from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration raided marijuana dispensaries in Washington State last week, despite the fact the state legalized the substance last November. However, while medical marijuana is legal in Washington,... Learn MoreHow to Stage a Family Intervention
What is an Intervention? An intervention is a gathering of close friends, family and colleagues who meet to persuade a person to seek help or treatment for a problem. There are many reasons family and friends might consider holding an... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 90’s
A decade of “mom and pop” meth labs, being heroin chic, up all night at the rave and totally stoned. Federal funding for the war on drugs reached $17.1 billion dollars. At this period of time, 34% of Americans admitted... Learn More
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