Cocaine and Meth come under the class of drugs called stimulants. Both these are schedule II drugs meaning they carry a grave risk of addiction and dependency. As a Central Nervous System Stimulant, cocaine is used primarily for recreational reasons. Like Meth, it results in a flood of dopamines. The user experiences intense feelings, and […]
When it comes to drugs like Meth, the quicker you identify the signs of meth addiction, the easier the recovery. Methamphetamine is a central nervous system stimulant. When someone ingests the drug, they experience a flood of dopamine, which makes them feel good/euphoric – or “ high”. They are energized and feel powerful, confident, and […]
According to a survey that has been carried out since 1975, the use of marijuana and hallucinogens by adults 35 to 50 years old has reached an all-time high in 2022 ( Monitoring the Future (MTF)). However, hallucinogen abuse is not a recent trend. It began as a counter to popular culture initiative. Remember the […]
When it comes to Hydrocodone and Oxycodone, the two most commonly prescribed medications for relief from chronic pain, the differences are subtle. There is a slight difference in composition and the symptoms may vary as well ( slightly). Otherwise, the two painkillers often labeled as highly addictive are the primary culprits and the leading cause […]
My mom is a narcissist! That would make for an interesting movie title, for it is mostly in movies we have heard children and young adults say this. In real life, not many kids would complain about their mothers. The reasons are not hard to comprehend. Motherhood as a concept is held in adulation. Whether […]
One of the most commonly prescribed painkillers that doctors prescribe is associated with high risks of addiction and overdose. Labeled as a Schedule II drug by the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), Percocets can only be procured if you have a valid doctor’s prescription. But the ease or the ingenious ways with which youngsters […]
Taking the resolve to quit drugs like heroin is the first (baby) step one can take. Recovery is painful and often exceedingly slow. But that does not mean you should be intimidated. Anyone can come clean. All it takes is willpower, the support of family and friends, with drug rehabs or rehabilitation centers ( near […]
Do young men suffer more from PTSD? Compared to women? The answer could be – yes, young men have a more difficult time with PTSD. Their struggles however have got nothing to do with the severity of (PTSD) symptoms. Men and women suffer from the same agony – physical and mental. However, culturally there is […]
Oxycodone is a prescription drug, which means that if you are using it, you could have been provided the medication by your doctor. So, it is legit. Or someone in your family uses it to fight a nagging pain. Unfortunately, while the drug is in itself legit, the tendency to overuse it is not. The […]
ADHD is Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. If your child cannot pay attention, if they are restless, attention-seeking, and highly impulsive to the point of being dysfunctional, they could have ADHD. ADHD is among the most common mental conditions in children. Around 6 million children aged 3 to 17 years are diagnosed with the disorder (CDC). However, with […]
