Within the LGBTQ+ community, drug abuse runs rampant. Specifically, meth abuse. Meth abuse within the LGBTQ+ community has become more and more of a problem within the past few years, with gay men often using crystal meth in combination with other drugs. Because people in the LGBTQ+ face a greater risk for harassment and violence…
Briefly after the second season premiere of Euphoria, Zendaya spoke out on the criticism the show received from the D.A.R.E. (drug abuse resistance education) organization. Many other people and organizations have cited concerns about the show glorifying the use of drugs amongst teens, but one specific comment from D.A.R.E. seemed to catch the show’s attention…
Xanax, Valium, Ativan, Klonopin, and more are all a part of the benzodiazepine family. Benzodiazepines, commonly referred to as “benzos”, are known for being dangerous as they’re highly addictive. Even people who use them as prescribed are at risk of developing a dependence on these drugs. Using them daily over a long period of time…
Euphoria has been taking over the news cycle lately. With the second season releasing week by week, many people have been asking whether or not this sex-crazed, drug-heavy show is promoting and glorifying the use of drugs or accurately representing addiction. Euphoria follows 17-year old Rue after she gets out of rehab from her first…
If you have a friend or loved one that uses drugs, you need to draw a line in the sand and create boundaries between the two of you. By creating boundaries, you not only protect yourself, but you keep yourself from becoming an enabler. The last thing your loved one needs while they’re struggling with…
If you or someone you love struggles with alcoholism, whether in recovery or working toward it, you’ve probably heard of the four stages of alcoholism. The four stages of alcoholism help to identify where an alcoholic is. The fact of the matter is, alcoholism doesn’t develop overnight. It can take months, or even years for…
What Is Fentanyl? Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid pain reliever, 80 to 100 times more potent than morphine, that is typically used for severe pain treatment and management for patients who are physically tolerant to other opioids. In recent years, overdoses resulting in death from using fentanyl have increased rapidly and dramatically. In 2015, fentanyl-related…
What Is Fentanyl-Laced Weed? Fentanyl-laced weed is another way to describe marijuana that has been contaminated with fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid pain reliever, 80 to 100 times more potent than morphine. It typically comes in the form of a powder and is without smell, so it may be completely undetectable when mixed…
Schizophrenia has five distinct causes, one of which is drug abuse. Psychadelic drugs, cannabis, and amphetamines are known for increasing the risk of schizophrenia later in life. In the simplest of terms, yes drug abuse can cause schizophrenia, but we’ll go more in-depth on that later. Schizophrenia is a complex disease that affects people differently….
Britney Spears has regained popularity recently amidst the #FreeBritney movement, a successful attempt to end Britney’s conservatorship. Like many celebrities and pop stars, Spears has struggled with both mental health issues and addiction, leading to her conservatorship in the first place. But where is she now, and how is she doing mental health and addiction-wise?…
