There’s a new drug scourge sweeping the nation: Krokodil. This drug is known by many different names and spellings. Users also call it the crocodile drug, the zombie drug, the devil’s breath, gator drug, croc drug, and more. Scientists call it desomorphine. Police and families everywhere don’t care what it’s called, they just know it’s…
PTSD, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a condition that affects more people every day. PTSD can strike anyone. Moreover, it can strike anytime. Scientists and doctors have called the condition many things over the years. It was called shell shock in the early part of the 20th century. Our understanding of this disorder has grown…
Addicts face several barriers on the road to recovery. Some of these barriers cause addicts to stumble and relapse. However, a growing body of evidence indicates that there is hope. They show that there is a tool helps make the barriers easier to clear: volunteer work. Moreover, studies suggest that volunteer work helps prevent people…
Hallucinogen Persisting Perception Disorder, or HPPD, has caused a stir recently. Hallucinogen use is growing. This is caused by a combination of factors. Some of the increase results from the ease of ordering drugs online. Hallucinogens are popular with many club, party, and music scenes. Moreover, hallucinogens are relatively new drugs. Therefore, science is just…