In December 2019, legal marijuana sales began in the state of Michigan, the 11th state to take the ban on recreational use of the drug off the books since Colorado and Washington became the first to do so in 2012. As of the end of 2019, 33 states currently allow people with a doctor's permission to use marijuana. ... Read More
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Opioid addiction is a long-lasting and chronic disease. This addiction can lead to social, health and economic problems. Normally, people start taking opiates for pain, but you may be someone looking for tips on how to quit opiates. This class of drugs is designed to elicit feelings of pain relief and pleasure, so ... Read More
The Dangers of a So-Called “Good Trip”
Have you ever wondered what a person means when they say they had a "good trip"? As it turns out, this may not be as abstract a concept as it seems. In digital communities where recreational drug use is common, there are rules, guidelines and defined ways to make sure you have a "good trip" when you use a ... Read More
The 5th Vital Sign: How Treating Pain Contributed to the Opioid Epidemic
In medicine, there are four key vital signs: temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure. However, in many ways, pain is often seen as a phantom fifth vital sign. After all, a doctor's oath quite literally states "First, do no harm," and what is more harmful than pain? As such, keeping patients pain-free and ... Read More
Drug Profile: Spice and K2
Years ago, savvy manufacturers were marketing "K2" and "Spice" as a safer alternative to cannabis. Today, these synthetic designer drugs promising to mimic the effects of THC have proven to be far more dangerous than their organic counterparts. The K2 drug has made headlines over the years for causing acute ... Read More
The Relationship Between Addiction and the Foster Care System
Drug addiction has plagued many lives in Florida and continues to do so on a day-to-day basis. Nationwide drug overdose rates continue to rise and too many lives are being lost to addiction. The impact of drug addiction not only causes destruction in the lives of those enduring its chaos but many other areas as well. ... Read More
