Marijuana Risk For Testicular Cancer And Impotence
Since marijuana contains many of the same compounds as tobacco, it has the same adverse effects on the respiratory system when smoked as tobacco. These include chronic cough, respiratory infections, and bronchitis.18 In the longer term emphysema and lung cancer are also among its effects.21In fact, smoking marijuana is more harmful than tobacco for two reasons: […]
9 Ways to Spot a Sociopath –
From Rosie McCall @ Health: When you think of a sociopath, you probably picture Christian Bale in American Psycho, or Anthony Hopkins in Silence of the Lambs. But like most mental health conditions, sociopathy—or antisocial personality disorder (ASP)—exists on a spectrum; and not all sociopath are serial killers. One study estimated that as many as […]
K2 spice Overview –
K2 or “Spice” is a mixture of herbs and spices that is typically sprayed with a synthetic compound chemically similar to THC, the psychoactive ingredients in marijuana. The chemical compounds typically include HU-210, HU-211, JWH-018, and JWH-073. K2 is commonly purchased in head shops, tobacco shops, various retail outlets, and over the Internet. It is […]
What Is GHB
GHB is naturally in the body but synthesized has been used as a club drug GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate) is not a newly discovered designer drug; this is a common misconception. It is a natural product of human metabolism — a carbohydrate found in large amounts in our diet. Animal meat contains GHB, so does wine and […]
Treatment Center Referral? Do This First –
Just because a treatment center referral sounds good, you still have to check it out. If you have been referred to a substance abuse treatment center, there are things you need to do to ensure your safety or the safety of your loved one. First, consider any referrals from friends, your physician, an online website, […]
Staying Safe From Patient Brokering
Bodies for dollars is a lucrative way for treatment centers to fill beds, but it’s against the law and dangerous for patients. Patient brokering occurs online, over the phone, through text messages, and in person. The patients may think they are being referred to a good center or home by someone who understands what they […]