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The 7 Drug Capitals of America America’s drug problem needs to be addressed. It’s obvious that the War on Drugs has failed us and, now the toll drugs are taking on communities is becoming apparent across the country; not just the likely suspects, either. Here are... Learn More

The True Cost of the Heroin Epidemic When we discuss the ‘true cost of the heroin epidemic,’ we’re not talking about fiscal dollars, although that is a factor in this latest chapter of American tragic history. We’ve reported on the toll heroin is taking all over the... Learn More

Trick Daddy Arrested on Drug and Weapons Charges [caption id="attachment_10554" align="aligncenter" width="275"] photo credit: Broward County Sheriff’s Office[/caption] Trick Daddy, whose given name is Maurice Young, was arrested and taken to jail after an April 3rd search of his Miramar, FL home turned up a gram of cocaine... Learn More

7 Signs You’re Just Substituting Addictions [caption id="attachment_10535" align="aligncenter" width="245"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] Alcohol and drugs are not the only thing people become addicted to. There are other ways that addiction shows up, especially with certain behaviors. An addiction is best described as anything that you obsess... Learn More

12 Words That Have a Completely Different Meaning in Rehab [caption id="attachment_10514" align="aligncenter" width="450"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] Life in rehab is a world unto itself, having its own culture and language. Here, for your enlightenment, are 12 words that have a completely different meaning in rehab. #1. Rehab [caption id="attachment_10515" align="aligncenter"... Learn More

In the News: Time to Say Goodbye To Ultra? Miami Mayor Says Yes Miami’s mayor is calling for an end to the three-day music festival after a security guard manning the show was trampled Friday night. The guard, 28-year-old Erica Mack, sustained a head injury that resulted in a brain hemorrhage and remains... Learn More

The Link Between High IQ and Addiction You’ve probably heard it said before that addicts and alcoholics are often “too smart for their own good.” And that this sort of thing is why we get into the predicaments we do when it comes to substances and chemicals.... Learn More

Is Wellbutrin Becoming the ‘Poor Man’s Cocaine?’ [caption id="attachment_10455" align="aligncenter" width="300"] via J B REED/BLOOMBERG NEWS[/caption] Wellbutrin, which is the brand name for the pharmaceutical Bupropion, is an effective antidepressant on its own but, it is also prescribed as an add-on medication in cases where a first-line... Learn More

Drug Abuse by State: Colorado According to a new report, Colorado drug abuse has the 24th highest drug overdose death rate in the United States, with 12.7 per 100,000 people suffering drug overdose mortalities, Prescription Drug Abuse: Strategies to Stop the Epidemic stated. Hundreds of... Learn More

In the News: Avicii Hospitalized, Cancels South Beach Show- Too Much Partying? [caption id="attachment_10872" align="aligncenter" width="500"] www.wifflegif.com[/caption] Sources close to TMZ report Avicii was released from a Miami hospital around 9pm EST on Thursday for unidentified reasons. He was staying at the SLS hotel and was anticipated to play a show at... Learn More

How Long Does it Take to Detox from Heroin? If you have become addicted to heroin, you are probable to experience some withdrawal symptoms when you stop using, but withdrawal can also occur after heavy use. The early comedown of heroin withdrawal can differ in time and strength, and... Learn More

“Metherson” County, MO: An inside look at America’s Reigning Meth King Jefferson County, Missouri is not-so-affectionately called “Metherson” County for obvious (and unfortunate) reasons. For a decade and some change, the wooded hills and valleys have been the perfect ‘cover’ for a dark and insidious side of life here: a drug... Learn More

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