A lot of people struggling with alcoholism make excuses for their drinking. They might say that they drink because they’re stressed out or because they’re depressed. But the truth is, alcohol is a powerful drug that can easily take over someone’s life. If you’re struggling with alcoholism, it’s time to face the facts and get help. There’s no shame in admitting that you need help, and plenty of resources are available. The 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health found a whopping 85.6% of adults 18 years of age and older stated that they had taken a drink sometime in their lives. This is not ..read more

You’d decline if you were at a social gathering and your friend offered you a glass of mild poison. If they said, “c’mon, drink this, it’d make it harder to walk, speak and remember things, and you’ll feel awful tomorrow”, you’d be even less to agree. You might even get annoyed at their audacity if they also expected you to pay for it. You certainly wouldn’t be grateful for it, then buy yourself and them several more doses throughout an evening. Nonetheless, this happens all the time. Alcohol does all these things described above and more. Still, many people don’t let that put them off. And wh ..read more

Living a life of sobriety can be difficult at times and especially for those who have been diagnosed with alcohol addiction. It is a job 24/7 to always make sure you are doing what’s is best for your recovery. You have lived a life where you knew nothing except drinking. Every day, every event involved drinking – after work, during work, after dinner, while you were cooking dinner, on weekends, at get-togethers, and everywhere in between. When you stop drinking and maybe at a point where you have completed some treatment and are trying to adapt to “real” life, you have relearned every daily ta ..read more

Tucibi, or pink cocaine (pink coke), is a designer drug popular in the rave and festival market. It produces a stimulant and psychoactive effect on its users. Despite being named pink cocaine, Tucibi doesn’t have chemical structures resembling cocaine. Nevertheless, it imitates the same psychedelic effects. The manufacturers create the drug in pill form, and it’s characteristically pink-colored. Users ingest the pill orally or intranasally. Stick around to learn more about Tucibi and the dangers and risks associated with the recreational drug. About Tucibi (Pink Cocaine) Tucibi, also known as ..read more

Nicotine pouches have experienced a massive growth in popularity in recent years and, for many, have become the preferred form of smokeless tobacco. One of the most popular brands of these pouches is ZYN, as many users feel that it has distinct advantages over other methods of getting nicotine. Some of them even believe that it has a lower risk of cancer compared to these other forms, but is it true? Let’s take a look at ZYN and then we’ll explore whether or not this belief has any basis in reality. What is ZYN? ZYN is a small pouch made of plant fibers that functions similarly to a bag of tea ..read more

Magic mushroom chocolate bars, also known as “shroom bars” and psilocybin chocolate, are one of the most popular kinds of magic mushroom edibles available today, although they are illegal in most places. Many people say that the modern-day pairing of chocolate and psychedelic mushrooms was inspired by the Aztecs, who are believed to have combined cacao with magic mushrooms to create a ceremonial psychoactive drink in pre-Columbian times. Today, modern psilocybin chocolate producers are creating new and enjoyable ways to consume mind-altering mushrooms, but they come with some risks. Although p ..read more

Ernest Hemingway once referred to wine as “one of the most civilized things in the world,” but it’s important to remember that even a “civilized” alcoholic beverage can get you tipsy — or even drunk. Unlike many other types of alcohol, wine has been a part of our society for thousands of years. While some sip on a glass of wine from time to time, others may imbibe a bottle every night. What many people want to know, however, is how much wine does it take for a person to get drunk? It’s time to explore some answers to this eternal question. Look at the Wine Label When you’re trying to determine ..read more

Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, is a chronic and common condition that affects children and adults. In 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicated that 6.1 million children in the United States had an ADHD diagnosis. This accounts for roughly 9.4% of American children at that time. ADHD can range in severity from being a minor condition to one with significant impacts on all aspects of a person’s life. It causes an inability to focus, poor ability to listen, difficulty performing in work and school, relationship challenges and low self-esteem. One of the m ..read more

A urine drug test is a biological process that analyzes drug-related molecules in a urine sample. Evidenced-based sources reveal that urine is the most prevalent biological specimen used for drug testing compared to hair, saliva, and blood. This is because a wide range of drugs are detectable in urine. One can detect prescription medicine, illegal substances, and legal drugs. The most common drug molecules analyzed in urine samples include opioids, cocaine, PCP, marijuana, and amphetamines. Alcohol is also detectable during a urine drug test, although a breath test is usually more recommendabl ..read more

Intravenous (IV) treatments, as we know them today, have actually been around since 1950. The advent of plastics in the 1940s paved the way for the Rochester plastic needle, the first modern catheter device, which was developed at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. Since 1950, intravenous therapies have proven highly safe. However, medical accidents can occur, and an IV-related mishap can lead to a blown vein. What is a blown vein? How do you know if you have one? And what could be done about it? If you or a loved one is scheduled for IV therapy soon, these are important questions to answer ..read more