Deadly Fentanyl Increasingly Found In Cocaine Fentanyl-laced cocaine is causing overdoses all across the country, and leaving a trail of unexpected death and heartbreak. As reported by NPR, a pipe was the only sign of drug use found near Chris Bennett's body in November. But it looked like the 32-year-old Taunton, ... Read More
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Buddy Bell In Cocaine Hell, Enters Rehab
Friends Shocked by Buddy Bell Addiction Crisis One of the biggest challenges with addiction is that often times, even close friends and family are not aware when someone is in a desperate state of addiction. Part of the insidious nature of the disease is how it protects itself from exposure at all costs. This was ... Read More
Crack-Cocaine Addiction
Crack-Cocaine Addiction Crack-cocaine is the enhanced man-made form of cocaine. It gives more of a euphoric effect, lasts longer, and is less expensive than the powder form of cocaine. Additionally, crack is more addictive, which is cause for the high amount of people that use crack in this nation. It is used for its ... Read More
Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Although it's illegal, cocaine is still relatively easy to obtain, providing its users with a short-lasting but potent high. According to the most recent "National Survey on Drug Use and Health" (NSDUH), an estimated 1.9 million people aged 12 and older used cocaine during ... Read More
Cocaine Detox
Cocaine dependency is a growing global struggle, with user numbers climbing from 17 million to 25 million over the last ten years. Over 5 million Americans reported using cocaine in 2022, with this drug ranking among the top six substances involved in drug-related emergency department visits. In the same year, 27,569 ... Read More
Science Says Cocaine Causes Brain to “Eat” Itself
It’s no secret that doing drugs can be dangerous for the brain. But just how dangerous? Cocaine in particular poses a threat because of its means of ingestion. The nostrils connect directly to the brain using the olfactory nerve - the first cranial nerve - which allows us to have a sense of smell by delivering vital ... Read More
Paul McCartney’s History of Drug Use
Modern celebrities live under constant surveillance, with tabloid press watching their every move and reporting on their activities in real time. But what about those our parents and grandparents grew up with? Sir Paul McCartney, former member of the iconic music band The Beatles, has talked openly about his time with ... Read More
Anthony Kiedis and the RHCPs History of Use
Anthony Kiedis, the frontman of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, has spent decades commanding stages with an energy that defined alternative rock. The band's songs "Under the Bridge" and "Californication" became anthems for millions. His voice carried the band through stadium tours and multiple Grammy wins, making them one ... Read More
