The Non-Fatal Opioid Overdose and the Long-Term Health Problems It Causes By the time emergency medical technicians get to a person who has overdosed, that individual may have already suffered severe brain hypoxia, or brain damage from a lack of oxygen caused by the effects of drugs on their lungs. Read More » Narconon…
Into Oblivion Years ago, Daniella Park would have told you she was living a life straight out of a movie. As the daughter of two television industry parents who traveled the world, Daniella was able to pursue any dream that ever crossed her mind. With an impressive resume that included stunt actress, publicist for the…
Marijuana Users Suffer Lower Blood Flow to the Brain than Non-Users A study published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease examined blood flow to the brain, and it found that heavy marijuana users consistently have lower-than-normal blood flow levels than non-users. That puts them at risk for insufficient oxygen levels in the brain, which can…
Why Choose Online Therapy? While online therapy services have been around for decades, they have exploded in popularity in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the American Psychiatric Association, six out of ten Americans say they would use Telehealth services for mental or behavioral health concerns. With online therapy becoming many peoples’ first…
Brace Yourself: A Tsunami of Psychedelic Drug Use May Be Coming Technology workers’ use of psychedelic drugs in an attempt to boost productivity has been followed by more calls for medical testing and legalization. But psychedelic use is associated with delusions, psychosis, paranoia, and physical and mental harm that can be permanent. Read More »…
New Research Finds Cocaine Use Can Cause Permanent Damage to the Nose New research out of Great Britain connects rising cocaine use trends to permanent damage in the nasal passages, such that cocaine users lose their sense of smell and may even experience serious infections and tissue loss in their nasal passages. Read More »…
The Essential Support Needed After Rehab for Long-Term Sobriety What support is needed to help an individual transition from drug rehab to a sober life? Family and friends waiting for their loved one to complete rehab may forget that rehab is only the first step on that person’s journey back to lasting sobriety. Read More…
The 80–20 Trap: How Drug and Alcohol Industries Prey on Their Heaviest Users It is a well-known rule of thumb in business: 80% of your sales come from 20% of your clients. It applies to hardware stores, new car sales and designer clothing sales. It also applies to the subject of drug abuse, excessive drinking…
