Bath salts have been all the rage since the legal “gas station” highs became popular. Bath salts are based primarily based off of a chemical called mephedrone first synthesized in the 1920’s. They’re difficult to stop because once the FDA targets a specific compound to make illegal, chemists can simply alter that compound a miniscule…
One of the most important things you must have in your early days of recovery is a safe place to live – one that supports your decision to stay clean. If you’re new to recovery, sober living may be the way to go. What is Sober Living? Sober living is the general term given to…
Two arrests take place for drug possession each minute in the U.S., but does punishment work for addiction? The answer is no. In the United States, We Punish Addicts (And We Treat Them) When you get down to it, if you’re addicted to illegal drugs, you’re a considered criminal in the United States. Certain drugs…
Addiction has a long history of being treated as some sort of lack of willpower or character flaw. That anyone who had enough moral fortitude could simply conquer their dependency on these types of substances. That the only thing holding them back from sobriety was their own unwillingness to dedicate themselves to a clean life.…
Opiates are one of the most addictive substances that are being abused today. They’re also one of the deadliest. In fact, opioid overdose is responsible for more than 91 deaths in the United States every single day. That’s more than the number of deaths caused by guns or cars. It’s no wonder, then, that improving…
“Colorado ranks 16th in the nation for abuse and misuse of prescription drugs. This campaign is just one part of a coordinated, statewide strategy that simultaneously restricts access to prescription drugs for illicit use, while ensuring access for those who legitimately need them. The messages and tools provided through this effort will help us take…
“There’s obviously some potential obviously some potential for pharmaceutical companies to try to influence doctors and get them to prescribe their drug.” ~ Rob Varluck, Director of the Colorado Consortium for Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Quick—what is your idea of the “typical” drug addict? If you’re like most people, you think of a dirty, homeless…
https://www.aspenridgenorth.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/methylphenidate-drugs-header.png Methylphenidate Drugs: Overview of Concerta, Daytrana, Methylin, Ritalin, and Aptensio Concerta, Daytrana, Methylin, Ritalin and Aptensio are all examples of common methylphenidate drugs. You have most likely heard of at least some of these prescription drugs. But what do methylphenidates do, and how does this form of prescription drug work? These are the questions…
During the college years, there’s a good possibility that students will turn to the party scene as part of their experience. College students may start to abuse drugs or alcohol as they have little experience with their side effects. This can eventually turn into addiction. Statistics show that four out of five college students drink…
Substance abuse is an increasing problem on college campuses. According to a study on Drug and Alcohol Use in College-Age Adults in 2015, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) found that 31.9% of college students participated in binge drinking within the past two weeks. “Daily marijuana use has steadily increased among college students in…