Morphine has a long history going back to the 1800s. Morphine is created directly from naturally occurring opium harvested from poppy plants. The pharmaceutical company Merck began marketing morphine in 1827 but the substance was not commonly used until the invention of the hypodermic syringe in the 1850s. Jumping forward to contemporary times, morphine is…
Not everyone is aware that the medication in Benadryl is actually the same medication (Diphenhydramine) contained in many over-the-counter (OTC) sleeping pills including Unisom and Advil PM. This is one of the many reasons why it can be dangerous to mix alcohol and Benadryl. Benadryl is an antihistamine that is often recommended for use for…
There is an abundance of evidence linking anxiety with alcoholism. Some researchers believe that there may be a genetic component that increases the likelihood a person with high anxiety will be tempted to engage in higher consumption of alcohol. This would suggest that there is a mechanism in the brain responsible for anxiety that is…
Many people know who Joe Rogan is. Some associate him with UFC for which he is an expert commentator, while others may recognize him from his many stints as a television host and actor. Most recently, however, Rogan has established himself as a host and producer of the highly successful podcast—The Joe Rogan Experience. Anyone…
Nestled in the sprawling Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina, the city of Asheville is home to a population of roughly 92,000 individuals. In recent years, Asheville has seen exponential growth and development as thousands of people have moved to the area. Asheville is a highly attractive tourist destination due to its grand natural…
Drug abuse and drug addiction are major problems in the United States that have affected and continue to affect millions of Americans. In order to solve these issues, the Federal Government of the United States has taken several steps to combat them, including enacting new drug policies like those found in the Anti Drug Abuse…
Often times the face of social drinking has the outward appearance of laughter, comradery, and fun. On the outside, it appears to be a far cry from what one envisions when they think of the word ‘alcoholic.’ When many people hear that word, they think about people who drink around the clock, those who get…
The term “dry drunk”, also sometimes referred to as “dry drunk syndrome”, was invented by the creators of the 12-Step program and Alcoholics Anonymous. The concept of the “dry drunk” is described and defined by R.J. Solberg in his 1970 book, The Dry Drunk Syndrome, as “the presence of actions and attitudes that characterized the…
Self-care is an essential part of the recovery process. Long-term, lasting recovery, requires dedication to remain sober and use preventative measures to avoid relapse. Don’t let others convince you that self-care is selfish. The expression that you have to “put the safety mask on yourself first” is true and accurate. You can only do so…
Whippets (also commonly referred to as whippits or whip-its) have been around for a long time but often do not receive the same attention as other forms of substance abuse. Whippets are a way of abusing the substance nitrous oxide. When people think of whippets, they often think of aerosol cans of whipped cream and…
