Does LSD Treat Alcoholism?

March 9th, 2012

Does LSD Treat Alcoholism?

Can you kick an old addiction by taking a new drug? LSD, Some argue that you can. According to a recent meta-analysis of alcohol studies from the 1960s and 1970s, LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) may help alcoholics kick their habit. In these studies, those given a single dose were ...

Youth, the Movies, and Binge Drinking

March 5th, 2012

Youth, the Movies, and Binge Drinking

When my brother and I were young, television and movies affected us probably more than we were willing to admit.  My brother, for instance, constantly called people “fools” and “idiots” after learning these insults from 101 Dalmatians villain Cruella de Vil, and I was constantly asking myself, ...

February 24th, 2012

Five Weird Addictions You Need to Know About

Addictions aren’t just about drugs and alcohol. We have compiled a list of five unique addictions that are out of the box, but potentially just as dangerous. Many of these addictions go undiagnosed, so recognizing them may be the first step to getting help. Cosmetic Surgery Addiction: ...

February 21st, 2012

Five Celebrity Addiction Success Stories

As many know, battling addictions can be tough. They ruin lives and prevent people from becoming all that they can be. It isn’t impossible to overcome addictions, though, and the following five celebrities are examples of how there is a life to found after drugs and alcohol. Martin Sheen The ...

Marijuana Use Nearly Doubles Chances of Car Accidents

February 13th, 2012

Marijuana Use Nearly Doubles Chances of Car Accidents

Driving under the influence of marijuana is very dangerous. Alcohol isn’t the only dangerous substance to use before driving. According to a recent study of marijuana effects, driving under the influence of marijuana nearly doubles your chances of getting into a serious car accident. ...

The Amount of Pregnant Women Using Drugs is Increasing

January 30th, 2012

The Amount of Pregnant Women Using Drugs is Increasing

Women who use drugs while pregnant greatly increase the chance that their child will be dependent on drugs as well. Statistics, in fact, suggest that as many as 60% of fetuses exposed to drugs develop neonatal withdrawal syndrome, which leads to nasty symptoms in newborn children, including ...

New Marijuana Mouth Spray Seeks FDA Approval

January 23rd, 2012

New Marijuana Mouth Spray Seeks FDA Approval

If you can’t smoke it, why not spray it? That’s the idea behind Sativex, a new marijuana-based product aimed at relieving pain. The developer, British company GW Pharma, is currently in advanced clinical trials with the spray, and hopes to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration by as ...

Smoking Marijuana May Not Put Lung Health in Jeopardy

January 11th, 2012

Smoking Marijuana May Not Put Lung Health in Jeopardy

Smoking marijuana risk can be very dangerous. Whether you are a smoker or not, most of us know that it is an unhealthy activity. The very act of breathing in smoke just seems so obviously dangerous that smokers and non-smokers alike can tell you that it’s probably not a good idea. Most ...

Nicotine Patches and Gums May Not Work

January 10th, 2012

Nicotine Patches and Gums May Not Work

We’ve all seen the ads for nicotine gum or nicotine patches. They claim they can help do the trick. According to a recent study, however, these nicotine replacement patches don’t really work. Researchers who surveyed almost 800 former smokers found that almost a third of them had relapse ...

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