Are you wondering, “Is Meth an Upper or a downer?” Within the world of drugs, there are substances considered “uppers” and substances considered “downers”. With the exception of a small few, most drugs fall into one of these two categories. These terms refer to the physical, mental, and emotional reactions an individual experiences while being…
As a legal and easily accessible substance, alcohol is consistently ranked the most dangerous, addictive drug in the world. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, approximately 15 million individuals in the United States suffer from alcoholism. The dangers of alcohol misuse are well-known, however, the statistics show that alcohol consumption is…
As addictive and legal substances, Ambien and alcohol both have the potential to inflict harm on the user; however, the possibility of harm increases exponentially when they are combined. Being legal substances, these two drugs are easily accessible and commonly mixed without the user having knowledge of the many potential health risks. To understand the…
All substances that affect the physical body remain in the system for a limited time. The length of their presence depends on various factors, such as the drug ingested, metabolic rate, and overall health. There are also numerous ways to detect the presence of drugs within the body. Depending on the test type, substances can…
While both alcohol and Adderall are highly addictive and potentially dangerous on their own, the likelihood of adverse effects increases significantly when they are combined. Being legal substances, these two drugs are easily accessible and commonly mixed without the user having knowledge of the many potential health risks. To understand the danger associated with this…
Substance abuse is hazardous when a drug is used in isolation; however, combining substances increases the likelihood of experiencing adverse reactions and is oftentimes fatal. Combining alcohol and a hallucinogen such as LSD is one of those dangerous combinations. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, polysubstance abuse is very common with approximately…
Alcohol is the leading addictive substance in the world, whereas heroin is one of the main contributors to the ongoing opioid epidemic. Both substances are extremely addictive and potentially fatal when used on their own; however, the combination increases the risk of fatality exponentially. In examining the dangers of this combination, it is important to…
As the one-year anniversary of quarantine has recently passed and the COVID-19 vaccine is now widely available, the public has begun cautiously celebrating a soon end to the global pandemic. Despite these emerging feelings of relief, the pandemic has caused damage in its wake that is unlikely to heal anytime soon. Due, in large part,…
A new term has been circulating and creating confusion among the public. The term is “California sober”. But what is California sober? What are the implications? For those connected to the addiction and recovery community, it is essential to have the answers to these questions, for “California sobriety” is unfounded and perilous. What is…
The consumption of alcohol and MDMA, also known as “ecstasy” or “molly”, is commonly found within the nightlife scene. When MDMA is present, most likely alcohol is being served as well. This substance combination rose in popularity during the 1980s club scene and remains prominent today. While the isolated use of either alcohol or MDMA…
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