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
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The 10 Drugs That Were in Elvis Presley’s System When He Overdosed – and Other Revelations
It has been over 40 years since Elvis Presley's death in 1977, but in many ways, his legend lives on. Elvis was a musical and cultural icon who will never truly die from a societal standpoint, and his influence is not easily forgotten. While Elvis is best known for his musical and acting performances, there is much ... Read More
Women and Drug Use: Gender Differences in Substance Abuse
Women's drug of choice – do women prefer one drug type over the other? The research done has shown that women and their drug use patterns differ from men's. Understanding gender differences in substance abuse, including differences in their drug of choice, can be a very important step in ensuring your own treatment ... Read More
What Led to Foo Fighters’ Taylor Hawkins’ Fatal Overdose
On March 25, 2022, the world mourned the tragic death of Taylor Hawkins, the drummer from the band Foo Fighters. According to a preliminary toxicology report, 10 types of substances, including THC, Tricyclic antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids, were found in his system. The authorities in Colombia stated ... Read More
Drug Profile: Lunesta
Getting enough sleep can be a challenge for many people. Up to 50 percent of American adults experience at least occasional inability to sleep, while roughly 10-15 percent of the public suffers from chronic insomnia. When sleep disorders like insomnia get in the way of your ability to function, your doctor might ... Read More
What Is Delusion Disorder?
Movies and television may portray characters experiencing delusions as part of a storyline or plot. News accounts of individuals acting bizarre and threateningly often describe the person as delusional. Are these accurate descriptions or stereotypes? What is a delusional disorder, and what does it look like? What a ... Read More
What Are Poppers, Are They Illegal, and How They’re Not What You Think
See more details about Poppers, or Alkyl Nitrites, in our new blog. It is widely known that huffing is really bad for you. Like really bad. Inhaling organic solvents or propellants to get high is not new, but these new products being sold as “poppers” and distributed throughout the U.S., primarily to men who have sex ... Read More
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Getting Sober In Your 20’s
Updated February 28, 2023 “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … It was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair,” wrote Charles Dickens in his famous novel A Tale of Two Cities. He could also be describing what it’s like to be in your 20s. When you’re young with your whole life in front of ... Read More
