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…
The First Introduction As An Addict “I’m Dan, and I’m an addict.” That was how I introduced myself during the first group session I attended after I entered a treatment facility in late 2006. This proclamation was the first time I admitted aloud to being “an addict” after using alcohol and other drugs for 35…
Want to Be a Successful Student? Ditch the Pot. Marijuana consumption among high school students is high and among college students is even higher. Many studies reveal that the use of this drug negatively impacts academic performance, memory, attention, and cognitive function. Read More » Narconon…
Xylazine: The New Krokodil? The Dangerous Rise of a Flesh-Eating Drug Xylazine, a veterinary sedative used for large and small animals, is being found in illicit drugs across America. In addition to inducing zombie-like conditions, the drug has the ability to cause large, open wounds that do not heal. Read More » Narconon…
May Is Mental Health Awareness Month Mental health is one of the most important parts of a healthy, happy lifestyle. With your mental health in check, you can overcome obstacles, recognize your true potential, and make the most of the people and places before you. During May, which has been celebrated as Mental Health Awareness…
Cocaine Deaths Surge as Autopsies Reveal Fentanyl in Most Cocaine Overdoses One of the most critical developments of the last decade concerning drug abuse has been stories of traces of synthetic opioids creeping into local supplies of drugs, types of drugs previously thought to be “non-lethal” (or drugs that were thought to be less lethal…
