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For young people who love parties, clubs and raves, Molly has become a drug of choice. Also known as MDMA, Molly is a psychoactive drug used to enhance recreational social events and is commonly paired with alcohol or marijuana. It's known for being relatively benign and nonaddictive, making it a seemingly safe choice ... Read More

Updated June 27, 2024 The drug Xanax is a depressant, and Molly is a psychoactive stimulant, so the two can seem like an odd pair. Those who use Xanax and Molly in combination have their reasons, however. They are part of a growing trend of “polydrug use,” which experts have called a serious public health threat. ... Read More

"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

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

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 consume, but this isn't the case. The dangerous reality is that consuming caffeine after alcohol can mask alcohol's depressant side effects, making you feel you ... Read More

Alcohol is the most popular substance in America. It's legal for those over 21, very easily accessible and part of recreation in many facets of popular culture. Around two thirds of adults drink alcohol, and over 5 percent engage in heavy drinking. It has a presence at most parties from young adulthood onward, making ... Read More

The "golden oldies" age of music may have ended decades ago, but the impact of this often drug-fueled music will live on forever. While it wouldn't surprise many to learn that famous musicians from the 1960s had drug habits, the story of Bob Dylan is a bit more complicated. Once thought to be the most protesting ... Read More