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Flushed Drugs Getting Fish High
Imagine fish, aggressively swimming, and hyper, anti-social-even getting the munchies. It sounds comical, almost made up; unfortunately, it’s not. This is the all too real effect of pharmaceutical waste that ends up in the water, effectively getting fish high and removing the natural balance of wildlife society in the same way that drugs remove the natural balance of human society. These drugs, particularly an anti-anxiety medication called Oxazepam, gets into the water multiple ways but … Read entire article »
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Feeling a bit “Salty” Anyone – The Morphing of Bath Salts?
Designer drugs are nothing new. From ecstasy to Methamphetamines- mad scientists have been concocting dangerous mixtures for years. But a new drug has authorities worried about it potency and its effects- not just on the human body, but the mind as well. Many people have recently heard the story of a Miami man who seemingly went insane, attacking a fellow homeless person- and eating his face off. Reports indicated he was on drugs. No shit. … Read entire article »
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Gambling for Greed: A Tale of Gambling Addiction
When addiction is mentioned the primary focus is usually turned on those who abuse substances such as alcohol, cocaine and heroin. Many people overlook addiction issues such as gambling. When an individual is gambling it triggers the same parts of the brain as many drugs. Gambling addicts describe their experiences as a “rush”, just as a heroin addict would describe their high. While yes, there is a difference, the same mentality when active in the … Read entire article »
Addicted to Pain
Adrenaline junkie, self-saboteur, toxic lover, masochist: The addiction to pain has many manifestations, and the symptoms are commonly seen in alcoholics, both in recovery and out. In active addiction, these behaviors go with the territory; in sobriety, these same behaviors stand out and may even inflate into substitute addictions. Is freedom just another word for nothing left to lose? If so, then driving drunk can provide the ultimate illusion of freedom: the sensation of total control … Read entire article »






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