Legalize: Is Marijuana NOT a drug?

Legalize: Is Marijuana NOT a drug?

In today’s society, the legalization of Marijuana is all the rage. Millions upon millions of dollars have already been made for both private and government parties involved. There is lots more of this to come of course as it becomes more and more accepted over time. Marijuana aka “Cannabis” comes from the Hemp plant and has been used for thousands of years by many cultures, including our own, for hundreds of reasons from oils to fibers to an extremely nutritious food source provided by the seeds. You can read about the history of…continue reading →
Alcohol and Other Drugs: “I Can STOP Anytime I Want”

Alcohol and Other Drugs: “I Can STOP Anytime I Want”

You say that you can stop anytime you want. That’s a greatly positive attitude to have. Maybe things get a little out of hand and you say to yourself that you’re going to take a “break”. So you actually decide that you’re going to stop doing X, Y, Z.. for a week, two or even longer… a month! Scenario 1-9: During the first few days, you have a tough time experiencing things like sleeplessness, shakes, you’re more irritable than usual and you can’t stop thinking about having that fix. The majority of people…continue reading →
Drug and Alcohol Myths: How They Work for You

Drug and Alcohol Myths: How They Work for You

During the times of our using alcohol and other drugs, we are often misinformed on things that “work and don’t work” regarding the use of these substances. Normally, they’re meant to keep us “safe”, whether enabling people to continue using or diverting them from any negative consequences.  They come from a good place, meaning that the person telling you about them, usually means well.   Many of these “remedies” are nothing more than myths. We’ll be taking a look at a series of these in the next few weeks and beyond. I believe…continue reading →