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The Relation Between IQ and Drug Addiction

Most people would assume that the more intelligent a person, the more likely they are to steer clear of drugs. But, while highly intelligent persons are more than capable of performing the logical math of equating drugs with physical and mental harm, study after study shows that high intelligence is more commonly linked to addiction […]...

Tyler Collins April 12, 2018

Substance Abuse

A Complete History of Crack Cocaine

Crack cocaine, commonly shortened to crack, is a free base version of cocaine – a drug that has been used in various forms in South America for centuries. Crack cocaine was first introduced to the United States in the early 1980s, going on to become an epidemic with millions of users and contributing to over […]...

Tyler Collins March 28, 2018

Substance Abuse

What Motivates Someone to Become a Drug Dealer?

Today, more than 24.5 million Americans are addicted to drugs and alcohol. While many are using legal substances or abusing prescription medication, millions more are sourcing drugs illicitly through drug dealers. With 10s of millions of people using illegal drugs, hundreds of thousands of people are choosing to deal drugs, sourcing them and selling them […]...

Tyler Collins February 26, 2018

Substance Abuse

A Complete History of Ecstasy

Ecstasy, or MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), is a popular, primarily recreational drug, taken for its psychoactive effects. The drug creates a heightened sensory experience for the user, combined with increased empathy and feelings of euphoria, making it a popular rave and festival drug. However, with no current approved medical uses, and a wide variety of adverse side […]...

Tyler Collins October 10, 2017

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Opioid Addiction, Substance Abuse

What is Doctor Shopping?

In the United States, more than 4 billion prescriptions are filled out by pharmacies each year, for reasons varying from seasonal allergies to temporary pain from surgeries. Of those, more than 250 million are for painkillers, and more than 13 million are for benzodiazepines. While the medical community is quickly beginning to recognize that these […]...

Tyler Collins October 4, 2017

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Parent Resources, Substance Abuse

What Is Fentanyl and Why is it So Dangerous?

Fentanyl or Fentanil is one of the most popular pain medications used for chronic, long-term, and severe short-term pain, such as when recovering from surgery or injury. The drug is a synthesized opioid, with an average of 50-100 times the potency of morphine. As a result, fentanyl is also very common as a street drug, […]...

Tyler Collins September 20, 2017

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Substance Abuse

What is Ayahuasca?

Ayahuasca is a psychoactive entheogenic drink brewed from the ayahuasca vine and other psychoactive ingredients such as chacruna, chagroppanga, mimosa, or other similar species. The brew is used as a medicine and a spiritual drink among tribes of the Amazon basin, but has recently gained popularity in the United States through literature, and an increasing […]...

Tyler Collins April 19, 2017

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Substance Abuse

What are Bath Salts?

While you might think of bath salts as a product you use in your bath tub, they can also refer to an illegal drug that people use to get high. It is not the same product nor is it used for bathing, but it can be sold in stores for other purposes, making it easy […]...

Tyler Collins October 5, 2016

Substance Abuse

Naloxone – Opioid Overdose Treatment

What is Naloxone? Naloxone is a drug that acts as an antidote to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, by blocking the action of the opioid at the receptor level. The most important point of this entire article is this: Naloxone can save the life of a person who is experiencing an opioid overdose! […]...

Tyler Collins June 2, 2016

Substance Abuse

Bath Salts And Spice Take A Back Seat To A New Synthetic Drug That Is Taking Over The Southland

In the deep south, particularly southern Florida to be exact, there is a new drug epidemic that is threatening to encompass the rest of the United States. It cannot be said that it is unlike any other drug; but rather that it is too much like other drugs. Users describe the high similar to that […]...

Tyler Collins March 25, 2016

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Substance Abuse

The Top Seven Most Addictive Drugs

The hardest drug to kick actually trains your brain to crave it; heroin, one of the most addictive drugs available. Factors such as your genetic makeup, social history, the drugs your peers take, how much money you make, these all can determine whether or not you will become addicted to a drug. But buyer beware!!! […]...

Tyler Collins February 26, 2016

Substance Abuse

Why “Surrender To Win” Seems Like A Contradiction

The words “surrender to win” do not make much sense at first glance, but the concept is a key component of addiction recovery. In terms of combat, surrender means to stop fighting. It is associated with losing and with giving up to an opponent. In terms of recovery, surrender becomes “surrender to win” because of […]...

Tyler Collins August 25, 2015

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