by Keenen Diamond | Dec 6, 2018 | Addiction News, Addiction Treatment, Alcoholism, Drug Abuse, Opioid Addiction, Relapse and Recovery, Substance Abuse
Most people grow up with what they consider to be a “basic understanding of drugs”, based on many common myths. “Marijuana isn’t so bad,” they say. “Natural drugs aren’t as harmful as synthetic ones.” Here are 5 of the most common myths about drugs and...
by Keenen Diamond | Nov 2, 2018 | Drug Abuse, Recovery
It is important to note that drugs in and of themselves serve a multitude of purposes, and not all are bad. In fact drugs statistically save more lives than they take on an annual basis. When prescribed by a physician and used correctly, drugs can aid in the body’s...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 21, 2018 | Addiction News, Drug Abuse
Phenethylamines are a large class of drugs that act as central nervous stimulants in humans. Bromo-DragonFLY is a potent hallucinogenic drug related to the phenethylamine family. The drug is highly toxic and has been responsible for at least five deaths. The new drug...
by Keenen Diamond | Sep 20, 2018 | Drug Abuse, Q&A
Psychedelic drugs have recently entered the spotlight because of their potential effectiveness in treating certain mental health disorders. However, it is important to understand that the new research into psychedelics is taking place in clinical settings and under...
by Keenen Diamond | Jul 6, 2017 | Blog, Life in Recovery
There is something inherently self-harming about addiction. Despite the ongoing pain our drugs of choice cause us, the drastic effects it has in different areas of our lives, we continue to use them. The pleasure we get out of our favorite drugs of choice and...