Dangers of Binge Drinking

Dangers of Binge Drinking

Binge drinking may be common, but that doesn’t mean it’s good for you. Lots of people smoke too, but we know how dangerous that is for your health. According to a 2019 report, 1 in 7 adults in New Mexico binge drinks an average of five times a month, which has a number of negative…

High-Functioning Alcoholic

High-Functioning Alcoholic

What Is a High-Functioning Alcoholic? High-functional alcoholism can look different from person to person. That being said, what makes somebody a high functioning alcoholic is the same across the board. A high functioning alcoholic is somebody who is dependent on alcohol but maintains a normative – and even successful – work and social life. From…

Signs of Cocaine Addiction

Signs of Cocaine Addiction

Your brother looks like he’s lost a lot of weight … a significant amount. He also has been having a ton of mood swings. Now, you never want to assume because maybe he’s just going through a tough time in his life. And then one night, you see it: white powder under his nose. Is…

Alcohol Poisoning

Alcohol Poisoning

If you believe someone has alcohol poisoning, call 911 immediately. We’ve all seen someone drink more than they should. But at what point can that become life-threatening? In all honesty, it’s a pretty thin line. A few years ago, I was at a New Year’s Eve party with a few of my friends. As the…

Black Tar Heroin

Black Tar Heroin

Notorious for its distinct name and unmistakable appearance, black tar heroin has been around for over 100 years, and has been a lingering problem in New Mexico for decades. Compared to its purer, powdered counterparts, the sticky and lumpy black tar heroin plays a unique part in the growing substance use epidemic. Often produced in…

How Many Drinks is Too Much?

How Many Drinks is Too Much?

A glass or two of red wine after dinner, a beer at the lunch meeting, a mimosa at brunch, or a nightcap right before bed. These are all forms of alcohol consumption that are not only common and acceptable, but even encouraged in some instances. While there is mixed and hotly-debated evidence showing that occasional…

Heroin Side Effects

Heroin Side Effects

If someone is showing signs of a heroin overdose, call 911 immediately. For more than a decade now, it seems like we have been unable to turn on the news or read the newspaper without seeing a story about how heroin is causing trouble in our communities. Unfortunately, for many of us, it doesn’t take…

Cocaine Withdrawals

Cocaine Withdrawals

Cocaine is hard to quit. Millions of Americans have consumed it, and thousands of those millions have never been able to stop for various reasons. One of the most common reasons is the fear of withdrawal symptoms that come with quitting. While there are certainly symptoms that may be felt when quitting cocaine, it’s important…

Marijuana Side Effects

Marijuana Side Effects

You lead a pretty healthy life. You run daily, or at least try to, and you watch what you eat. You have always been pretty athletic and it’s a sense of pride for you. But lately, you’ve noticed that you’re struggling to do the things you once were able to do with ease. That two…

Adderall Withdrawals

Adderall Withdrawals

I’ll take it one more time to cram for this test. Coffee isn’t working, and I need to be awake and focused. One more time can’t hurt. For people that find themselves having these thoughts, Adderall may have become something far more dangerous than a handy tool. Adderall is the brand name for a combination…

Cocaine Detection Time

Cocaine Detection Time

Cocaine has been a part of American culture for more than a century. While it’s not as common as marijuana, there is a very large chance that at some point in your life, you will come across the drug or someone who is taking the drug. Maybe one time when you come across it, you…