No. Spice does not contain THC. Spice contains synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetics are structurally different than THC although they trigger similar reactions in the body. More on what's in Spice here.
It’s almost New Year’s Eve, the time of year that people get caught up with drinking to celebrate and welcome in a new year, then try to drive themselves home. This holiday is known for drinking, and authorities are working harder than ever this year to keep people from driving while intoxicated. “Safety is our [...]Some Spice ingredients are legal in the U.S. Others are illegal. More on the legal status of Spice here.
Kristie Constantinoff was recently arrested on multiple charges of fraud – she pleaded guilty on all counts because, according to her attorney, her crystal meth addiction drove her to it.
The woman’s fraud of choice was to find receipts in the parking lot of major stores like Wal-Mart, then go in and steal some [...]Experts don't know how long the synthetic cannabinoids in K2 stay in your system. But some can be detected within 72 hours of use. More on the metabolism of K2 ingredients here.
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A new study conducted at Duke University has theorized that children of attentive mothers have a much better chance at fighting off the development of drug addiction, even if they have a genetic history of the disorder in their family.
It’s a theory in its early stages – the study was conducted using rats as [...]
ALCOHOL ABUSE – WORLDWIDE Alcohol Abuse: Is Binge Drinking Impacted By Romantic Relationships? – Huffington Post Who you date could influence how you drink, according to a new study from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Canada. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA Online pharmacies feed prescription drug abuse – New York Daily News America’s addiction to prescription [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Recreational Use Of Heroin Recreational Use Of Heroin Drugs , Addiction and Murder A father in mourning said he never saw this coming . The Village of Pewaukee , just west of Milwaukee , WI in Waukesha County , just isn’t the place where heroin is sold , but recently 27 people were charged in a heroin network and authorities stated that there have been 11 overdoses and five deaths as a result . John Goetzke’s son Andrew was one of those . victims Most of the people charged were from Waukesha County and the others from Milwaukee and Chicago . The case is very similar to one that authorities cracked in Ozaukee County , which is just
Ambien peaks about 1.5 - 2 hours after oral administration. But peak times are increased when you take Ambien CR with food. More on the pharmacokinetics of Ambien, plus its addiction potential here.
What if marijuana was legal? The marijuana debate has many people wondering the answer to that question. People are very polarized on the topic, and both sides think they can predict what would happen if marijuana were legalized. States like California that allow marijuana to be used and grown for medical purposes are a good [...]
Prescription drug abuse is still a growing problem in our country. Our society needs to have a greater awareness of the dangers of prescription drugs, and how to prevent their abuse. An estimated 70% of people who abuse prescription drugs get them from friends or family. (1) This is because it’s easy. Walking into a [...]ISO alcoholism support group options? We introduce five (5) reputable alternatives to 12 step meetings here. As always, we invite comments and feedback about alcoholism treatment alternatives at the end.
Scientists at Surrey University have announced plans to conduct a three-year research project into the impact of birdsong on human creativity and wellbeing. There’s been many a meandering speculation into the enlightening effects of birdsong throughout the history of romantic poetry. True, it was Aldous Huxley who once said ‘remove birds from poetry, and we read more »
In recovery from addiction, we can redefine spirituality and its role in our lives. Not suprisingly, Jewish spirituality can apply to non-Jews and Jews alike. Here, we review a book by Dr. Leonard Felder that introduces Jews and non-Jews to deeper spiritual practices.
For many moms, the fight against drug addiction is paralleled by their fight to regain custody of the child or children they lost during active addiction. For Teen Mom star Jenelle Evans, it’s a struggle that she lives in front of the media. She lost custody of her son, Jace, to her mother in full [...]
The holiday season, we are told, is supposed to be bright and full of cheer. As fun as they can be, however, the holidays sometimes can be hard to handle. Even though school is out, the lack of a normal routine and the increase in social obligations can be overwhelming. And sometimes, we feel like [...]
With Christmas only a few days away, most people’s thoughts will be on turkey collections, last minute shopping and present wrapping to ensure the Big Day runs as smoothly as possible. For the charities Lifeline, Samaritans and Childline, however, all thoughts will be on the many people across Britain who will not be enjoying Christmas read more »
Many areas of Africa are going through some changes right now in their views of alcohol. Some countries are proposing to more strictly regulate the sale of alcohol, while others plan to put stiff regulations on alcohol advertising. Analysis of World Health Organization South Africa is concerned about violence that is directly caused by excessive [...]
As we head into the holidays, we need to recognize the challenge that alcoholics and recovering alcoholics face during this time. As we attend holiday parties (often focused on alcohol), endure stressful family gatherings, rush to finish up holiday shopping, eat too much, and sleep too little, there can be an overwhelming temptation to fill [...]
Consumers spend more money in the month of December than at any other time of the year. For someone struggling with unemployment or financial strains, this time of year can be depressing. Being unemployed or financially unstable for any reason takes a toll on a person’s mental health. Especially at a time of year when [...]
Several pro-sports athletes have been in the news lately for failing drug tests. We know there are problems with performance enhancing drugs in certain human sports, but perhaps the sport that has the worst reputation when it comes to drugging is horseracing. However, this perception may not be accurate. There are a variety of drugs [...]
What can we do about the Mexican drug cartels? They only seem to growing in power despite everyone’s best tactics. According to the newest drama out of Washington, the U.S. has been using a flawed strategy to combat these violent men. Handing Over Our Guns The operation, based in Phoenix, was called Fast and Furious [...]
Some new lawsuits are aiming to prove that food can be addicting, and that some people are overweight because they lose control when eating certain foods – in particular, junk foods. Lawsuits against fast food giants and makers of junk food are plentiful, all claiming that the companies purposely make food to be more addicting [...]
People are always looking for ways to help them in their recovery process and to keep them from relapsing. For savvy iPhone users, there are even apps that help in the process of recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. We know that working in groups during recovery is a good way to prevent relapse. That’s [...]
The air ambulance service is not a newbie in the field of medical evacuation. It has been present since the modern age started witnessing wars and massive deaths out of such wars. The first recorded instance where the use of these flying ambulances had been seen was the 1870 Paris Siege. Many wars of the [...]Need more motivation to stop smoking weed? Here are four (4) practical exercises to get and stay motivated when quitting weed. Your questions about motivation in addiction recovery are welcomed.
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We have always known that prevention is better than a cure, so now a team of dementia experts have set out to do just that – spot the signs of the disease and treat them before the symptoms begin to set in. As the sixth leading cause of death in the UK and with an read more »
There are lots of really cool features on the newly updated PEERx Web site. Have you seen them? Check them out here. From unique downloadable images that you can iron right onto T-shirts or print onto stickers, to the new Choose Your Path video that puts YOU in the driver’s seat to decide what happens [...]Percocet kicks in 0-15 minutes after oral administration. But does this make Percocet more addictive than other pain medications? Yes. More on this short-acting, rapid onset pain killer and its addiction liability here.
Things aren’t going so well for the former Miss Russia, Anna Malova: she recently found herself back in jail after being dismissed from a rehab for assaulting another patient in the program.
Malova was crowned Miss Russia back in 1998 and later moved to the United States. However, in 2010, Malova was faced 44 charges ranging [...]What's your motivation to stop smoking? If it's not coming from inside, we offer four (4) ideas for getting and keeping motivation to stop smoking. More here on how to stop smoking for good.DRUG ADDICTION – USA Drug-testing proposal for welfare recipients debated – New Philadelphia Times Reporter A proposal to require welfare recipients to pass a drug test — an idea being pushed by GOP lawmakers in Ohio and other states — is being questioned as an inefficient use of taxpayer dollars. DRUG REHAB – USA Chris [...]
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The UK has enjoyed almost a decade of falling divorce rates but, according to the Office of National Statistics (ONS), the numbers are once more on the rise. In only one year, the number of couples filing for divorce has increased by almost 5%- a large enough percentage to warrant an explanation. What is read more »
The second annual National Drug Facts Week was in full swing on November 2 at the House of Sweden at a hallmark event for NIDA’s 2011 health observance in Washington, DC. More than 100 high school students from 7 schools in the District of Columbia and Baltimore, MD, attended the “Drug Facts Rally” headlined by [...]
In the past, stereotypes about drug addiction and those who suffer from the disorder often threw up an insurmountable obstacle in providing treatment for those who needed it at a community level. 
NUS warns that more and more students in England are turning to dangerous methods in order to afford the £9000 a year University fees. According to the English Collective of Prostitutes, which runs a helpline for people working in the sex industry, the number of calls it receives from students has at least doubled over read more »
Imagine that you have a big test tomorrow and you haven’t finished studying. You feel unprepared and stressed out, but the last thing you want to do is open that book. What do you do? Cram all night? Schedule a last-minute study group with friends? Don’t study and take your chances? What if someone told [...]
Ten footballers have sought help from the Sporting Chance Clinic to help them come to terms with the death of former Welsh manager Gary Speed. The Sporting Chance Clinic was established in 2000 in a bid to provide a support network to sporting figures with problems including gambling and drinking. The organisations chief executive Peter read more »PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA Prescription drug addiction skyrocketed 430% over past decade; Drug rehab for painkiller abuse soars – New York Daily News The increase is even more pronounced given that over the same time period the overall rate of substance-abuse-related admissions to rehab facilities has flatlined. HEROIN – USA Heroin industry growing in Arizona [...]
Plastered across a bus-stop near you: life-sized glamour models promoting breast augmentation in a new campaign now banned by the advertising watchdog. In a deliberate twist on woman’s magazine ‘Cosmopolitan’, Edinburgh based ‘Spire Healthcare cosmetic surgery’ has produced a fictional cover titled ‘Cosmetic’. The cover shows a young female model in a cleavage-enhancing top, along read more »
Several SBB readers have submitted personal stories about their experiences—or their families’ experiences—with addiction. We offer these stories to give you an inside view of how drug addiction can affect people’s lives. We are posting these comments as we received them, unedited, except as reflected in the Sara Bellum Blog guidelines. @Dale My son is [...]
Today sees the launch of Britain’s first ever mental-health clinic designed to treat stalkers. Contrary to sensationalist crime dramas and horror movies, not all stalkers are raging psychopaths- most are ex boyfriends or girlfriends unable to deal with failed relationships. According to the British Crime Survey, 1 in 5 women and 1 in 10 men read more »
As good as they are, it’s gotta get old, all these messages about “don’t do drugs” and live a healthy lifestyle, so NIDA has decided to take a fresh approach to allow teens to work directly with their peers and friends to plan community events around prescription drug abuse. The PEERx Activity Guide appears on [...]DRUG REHAB – USA Everyone Gets The Lindsay Lohan Treatment w/ White House Drug Policy – Politic 365 Conventional, progressive-thinking wisdom is that alcohol and drug abuse is a disease that should be responded to in a humane way. It entails the thinking that sending folks to treatment may be a better option than locking [...]