Help With Substance Abuse

"Cocaine isn't like meth," they told him. "You can't get addicted to high-grade coke. Here, try it. It makes you feel great." Already a pot smoker and occasional user of Ecstasy, Brandon stared at the line of white cocaine on the table and thought the same thing many addicts think before making the worst decision of ... Read More

Movies and TV programs have always tried to tell compelling stories surrounding dramatic themes — like addiction. But in spite of this, attempts to illustrate drugs in movies and the consequences that come with substance abuse don't always stick the landing. In 2014, we published a list of the Top 10 Most Realistic ... Read More

One of the defining pioneers of 80s pop culture was Boy George, flamboyant leader of the band Culture Club, formed in London in 1981. Known for its contributions to new wave, pop and what the media of the time called "blue-eyed soul," Culture Club helped shape the era's sound. In the background, though, band members ... Read More

Why are cocaine and alcohol so frequently combined? If a person gets high from cocaine or drunk from alcohol, why would they need to mix the two drugs? The answer is both simple and complicated: Alcohol is a depressant, and cocaine is a stimulant. When an addict has drunk too much alcohol and wants to "party" some ... Read More

The late Whitney Houston is a pop culture icon, so much so that even without using her last name, people know who you're referring to. Her legendary vocals have left a lasting mark on the music industry, even in the wake of her tragic death in 2012. While her life looked glamorous to an outsider, Whitney struggled with ... Read More

Some people may think that drinking coffee after drinking alcohol will perk them up and alleviate the symptoms they're feeling as a result of the drinks they consumed, but this isn't the case. The dangerous reality is that consuming caffeine after alcohol can actually mask alcohol's depressant side effects, making you ... Read More

Few figures of 20th century popular culture fit the definition of "iconic" quite so completely as Marilyn Monroe. Idolized for her beauty and charisma, the silver screen legend and definitive sex symbol inspired both fascination and fervor during her life and even after her death. Her life and exploits still captivate ... Read More

Prescription stimulants such as Adderall are often prescribed to children and adults diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The medication usually has an immediate and apparent positive impact, allowing individuals to focus better and be more efficient. However, what most of these people fail ... Read More