Tag: substance abuse
Could a Sugar Tax Help Addicted Americans Heal?
Sugar isn’t just a sweet treat—it may be silently shaping our health, habits, and even our brain chemistry. Once a rare delicacy in ancient...
5 Reasons Alcohol Is More Dangerous Than Cocaine
I had my first alcoholic beverage when I was about four years old and it was given to me by a priest. My mother...
Dangerous Non-Medical Use of Drugs on the Rise in Early Adulthood
In 2011, about 1.24 million U.S. emergency room visits were related to the recreational use of pharmaceuticals, including prescription and over-the-counter drugs. The number...