by Anthony Myers | Mar 15, 2019 | Drug Addiction
Judith Grisel’s professional and personal experiences are revealing a great deal about drugs and addiction. Dr. Grisel is a neuroscientist and professor. She has also experienced decades of living sober after alcohol and marijuana misuse. These personal experiences...
by Anthony Myers | Mar 13, 2019 | Addiction, Drug Addiction
Paregoric liquid, also known as anhydrous morphine or camphorated tincture of opium, is a Class III narcotic often prescribed for the treatment of severe diarrhea. It is prescribed for both children and adults to be taken by mouth following loose bowels. A Class...
by Anthony Myers | Mar 5, 2019 | Drug Addiction, Substance Abuse
Coricidin HBP Cough C (also known as Triple C) is a commonly used brand of cold medicine. It can be very addicting to those who abuse it. It contains the cough suppressant dextromethorphan (DXM). DXM is often used in brands of cold medicine on the market. When...
by Anthony Myers | Mar 1, 2019 | Drug Addiction
Balloons are usually a symbol of parties, fun, and joy. But, people also use balloons to symbolize very different things. March 6 is Black Balloon Day. Every year, people use black balloons to raise awareness about opioid addiction and overdoses. There are many people...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 22, 2019 | Drug Addiction, Recovery
It may be a cliché, but it’s true: fame and fortune do not necessarily buy happiness. Money and recognition don’t provide immunity against drug addition, alcohol abuse, and mental illness. Just ask the singer Justin Bieber. In a 2019 interview with Vogue magazine, he...
by Anthony Myers | Feb 15, 2019 | Drug Addiction
On February 12, 2019, jurors convicted Joaquin Guzmán Loera on multiple federal drug-related counts. Guzmán is popularly known as El Chapo, a nickname that means Shorty. Guzmán’s trial was well-publicized and dramatic, much like the man himself. He has spent time in...
