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What Does Crack Look Like? How to Identify Crack Cocaine: Look, Feel, and Smell
April 25, 2024
What Does Crack Cocaine Look Like? The process of turning cocaine into crack cocaine produces crystals, called “rocks.” These range in color from clear-white or opaque white to off-white or yellow. They vary in size and shape, too. Changes in color may be related to adulterants, including caffeine, sugar, lactose, or other drugs like levamisole, […]
Opioid Epidemic Cost the Economy 2.5 Trillion Dollars It’s a well-known fact just how much the opioid epidemic has cost us in human life. In just over 20 years, over 700,000 people have died of a drug overdose in the United States. Well over half of these deaths were the result of opioids. Last year […]
As legal cannabis becomes more common, studies are beginning to emerge regarding the safety of taking the substance. One recent study at an Italian university has shown that cannabis products may not be safe for pregnant woman. Their study found that cannabis may alter the brain chemistry of developing embryos, raising the question: is it […]
It’s no secret that alcohol manufacturers are reliant on people drinking to keep the lights on. As more and more people become aware of the harmful effects alcohol has on the body, there have been calls for alcohol firms to do more to promote moderation. These alcohol firms have acknowledged these calls and begun promoting […]
It started out as a routine annual screening. Weeks later, on October 17, 2019, to be exact, I was in a hospital waiting for surgery. As part of the process, nurses, a physician’s assistant, the surgeon, and others visited my bedside. All added value to the experience. But the standout is one medical professional – […]
It’s not easy for a Veteran to place a call to American Addiction Centers (AAC) to ask for help. “When someone goes through military boot camp and combat training, that person learns to stifle emotions. It’s an unwritten veil of silence. I understand that firsthand,” says Jay Russell. That’s why Jay, who works as an […]
People talk about suicide, and how first responders are particularly vulnerable. They talk about PTSD, and peer counseling, and the importance of mental health. They talk about how to avoid the pitfalls that so many of us get tangled up in – things like isolation, compartmentalizing, denial, poor eating and sleeping habits and depression. Substance […]
“Veterans are my heart,” says Alana Conley, who talks about the soft spot she has for members of the military. It derives from a common experience. She did her own tour of duty in the army for four and one-half years. At the end of her service, she returned to college on the GI Bill […]
A pattern is emerging as more cases against opioid drug manufacturers and distributors are set to head to trial; settlements are being reached at the last minute. The most recent settlement was reached hours before an anticipated trial was to begin in Cleveland. Pharma Settles Landmark Opioid Case The case that was set to commence […]
Drug use in high school can have serious impacts on the developing bodies and brains of teenagers. Here are some statistics concerning drug and alcohol use among high school students. Alcohol Although it is illegal for people under the age of 21 to drink alcohol, findings show that people between the ages of 12-20 consume […]
Stress Among Commission-Based Workers When you work in commission-only jobs, you truly must earn your money. Although this type of sales provides higher overall opportunity (such as being paid higher commissions than jobs with a base salary), this job does not come with the same type of economic security. Nothing is guaranteed, and until you […]
Construction Workers Suffer from Work-Related Injuries Working in construction is very dangerous. Construction workers engage in many daily activities that expose them to serious hazards.1 The construction industry accounted for 965 of 5,147 fatal work injuries in the United States in 2017.2 Of all industries, construction also sees the most fatalities by falls, accounting for […]
More Money, More Problems? High earning professionals, such as executives and senior managers, usually have very stressful, anxiety-riddled, and sleep-deprived careers. These high earners become exhausted from brutal schedules and the intense demands placed on them. The constant stress of having to deal with things like unrelenting competition, company downsizing, slashed budgets, and pressure to […]
