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What do you know about Ephedrine?
It is not uncommon for people who are concerned with performance or weight loss to come across ephedrine. This alluring drug is often used as a performance enhancer, smart drug or weight loss pill. But did you know that ephedrine is also highly addictive and dangerous to your health? Ephedrine is a medicine that is…
Signs and Symptoms of Porn Addiction
What is Porn Addiction? Porn addiction is a type of process (behavioural) addiction. When someone with a process addiction partakes in a particular behaviour (in this case viewing porn), the reaction in the brain is very similar to that of someone who is addicted to alcohol or drugs. Other types of process addictions include internet,…
What are the Risks of Using Marijuana during Pregnancy?
What are the real risks of smoking marijuana while pregnant? Everyone knows that drinking alcohol during pregnancy is dangerous to an unborn baby, but the effects of cannabis use during pregnancy are often unclear. Some doctors deem moderate use safe, while others are quicker to point out its dangers and negative side effects. Link Found…
Do You Know the Signs of an Alcohol Overdose?
Alcohol is the most widely accepted (and abused) substance around the globe, most likely due in part to the fact that it is legal in most countries. Whether people are celebrating special events, trying to relax, or cheering on their favourite sports team, alcohol is very often included. But the dangers of overconsumption can be…
What is Meth Psychosis?
Meth-induced psychosis puts sufferers out of touch with reality and causes delusions, paranoia and aggressive behaviour. Find out more about meth psychosis and how this frightening condition can be prevented. Speed, crank, chalk, ice — these are all street names for the drug methamphetamine, better known as meth. Meth is a powerful stimulant drug that…
Signs that You May be a High-Functioning Alcoholic
Many people who drink more than just occasionally could be classified as high-functioning alcoholics — and most of them are totally unaware of this distinction! If you are a frequent drinker, you need to ask yourself the following questions to see if you are at risk of alcoholism. When the term alcoholic comes to mind,…
Drug Abuse, Dopamine and the Reward System Explained
What is dopamine? Dopamine is a type of chemical in your brain that helps nerve cells talk to each other. It also works as a hormone, along with a couple of others called epinephrine and norepinephrine. These hormones come from a small gland near your kidneys called the adrenal gland, and your brain also releases…
Bonnaroo Arrests Shed Light on Music Festival Drug Culture
Bonnaroo, like many other large music festivals, has unfortunately witnessed drug abuse among its attendees. Despite the organisers’ efforts to promote safety and harm reduction, incidents involving drugs such as MDMA, LSD, marijuana, and others have occurred. In recent years, there have been reports of drug-related medical emergencies and arrests for possession or distribution. This…
Demi Lovato’s Addiction and Bipolar Disorder: a Dual Diagnosis in Rehab
In 2010, Demi Lovato publicly checked into rehab for addiction to overcome “emotional and physical issues.” In 2013, she told Access Hollywood that in the darkest days of her cocaine addiction she could not last more than 30 minutes without snorting cocaine and her disease lead her to manipulate everyone around her, including her mother,…
