Heroin Vaccine – Why Pharmaceutical Companies Just Say No
As a kid, I remember the dreaded doctor visit to receive immunizations. For incentive, the nurse offered dum-dum lollipops. And despite having cream soda, my
Opiate Detox: No Pain, No Gain
The day before I entered inpatient opiate detox, I confessed everything to my mom. She stared at me in disbelief. She would tell me later
Opiate Odyssey: Experiences of a Painkiller Addict
Without question, opioid drugs represent one of the most important, celebrated conquests of medicine due to their tremendous effectiveness at relieving pain. First, we found and
America in Addiction
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) released a National Survey on Drug Use, comparing results from 2009-2010 and 2010-2011. This infographic depicts the
