Ian Fraser Kilmister, better known as Lemmy, was an English musician that was the founder, bassist, lead singer and main songwriter for the rock band Motorhead. His gravelly voice has been named as one of the most recognizable in rock, and many musicians look to him as an icon. Lemmy was born in Stoke-on-Trent, a ... Read More
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The Long-Term Effects of Opiates on the Body
Opiates are powerful pain relievers derived from poppy plant chemicals called alkaloids. Thebaine, codeine, and morphine are the psychoactive alkaloids that produce the analgesic and sedative effects of opiates. Pure opiates include: Opium (street names Gee, O, and Skee): Opium is a Schedule II drug that is no ... Read More
What Emojis Mean in Drug Slang, According to the DEA
Parents are always looking for signs that their children are falling in with the wrong crowd or getting into trouble. However, in the modern world, it can be challenging to understand everything children (especially teenagers) are saying or doing when slang and texting languages are constantly evolving. The latest ... Read More
Teen Addiction Rehab Guide for Parents
The adolescent years are a time of self-discovery, exploring boundaries and personal limitations, and establishing a sense of identity. Unfortunately, for some children, experimenting with drugs or alcohol is part of that journey. Depending on the substance an adolescent uses, drug or alcohol abuse can lead to ... Read More
Drug Profile: Roxicodone
The proliferation of narcotic medications in the United States has created an epidemic of dependency. Whether prescribed or obtained illegally, these medications can have severe side effects and may lead to overdose. This guide covers everything you need to know about Roxicodone, including how it’s used, its potential ... Read More
Drug Profile: Xylazine
Medications that were never meant for human use are becoming more common components of street drugs. These types of drugs are more difficult for law enforcement to control and easier for people to obtain because they don’t need a prescription. Xylazine is rapidly increasing in popularity, and this guide reviews what ... Read More
The Problem with the View “Addiction Only Happens to Others”
"I'm not a drug addict. I work. It's just a stressful time right now. I don't use all the time. I can stop using whenever I want to. It helps me unwind. I'm not an addict like other people are." Call it denial or a lack of self-awareness, but of the more than 22 million people living with substance use disorders ... Read More
Nitazenes, Carfentanyl, and Other Dangerous Opioids
Once the most addictive and dangerous opioid,, heroin has since been eclipsed by several synthetic opioids that are 40 to 100 times more potent. Adding to the increasing number of synthetic opioid overdoses and deaths is what the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration deems "an alarming increase in the availability and ... Read More
