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Mysterious Illness Linked to Smoking Weed

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November 4th, 2019 American Addiction Centers Editorial Staff 2 minute read

As more and more states are legalizing cannabis, a mysterious marijuana-related illness is popping up with increasing frequency in hospital emergency rooms across the country. It’s called cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS), and it’s caused by heavy, long-term use of...

The Catalyst for Binge Drinking Might Be in the Glass

Alcoholism

November 4th, 2019 Matt Berry 2 minute read

From the barrage of TV commercials to company happy hours, alcohol is ingrained into the American consciousness. Unfortunately, binge drinking has become a large part of that consciousness. Drinking on the Rise According to data, from the Institute for...

Ancient Bongs Discovered with Traces of Drugs Inside

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 McCarton Ackerman 2 minute read

It’s safe to say that drug use is hardly a new phenomenon. Tobacco was used as a ritual substance by Native Americans long before Western settlers ever got hold of it in the 16th century, while the opium that...

The Ugly Truth About Menthol Cigarettes

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 Beth Wilson 2 minute read

Cigarette smoking has been a public health problem for decades…with anecdotal evidence that people who smoke menthol cigarettes have a much harder time quitting. Now, we finally have scientific evidence to support those claims. It’s official: There are increased...

Dial-a-Drug Gang Goes Up in Flames

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 McCarton Ackerman 3 minute read

If you need more proof that we’re living in the age of technology, look no further than the “digital” drug sales of a British gang led by Sahil Patel, the self-described “best drug dealer in East London.” Patel was...

Warning: Marijuana Allergies a Growing Problem

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 McCarton Ackerman 2 minute read

As the seasons begin to change and spring creeps even closer, thousands of people struggle with allergies. Though you’re no doubt familiar with pollen or ragweed allergies, a new – and very odd –allergy is becoming more prevalent. Believe...

The Shocking Truth About Alcohol and Air-Rage

Addiction in the News

November 4th, 2019 McCarton Ackerman 3 minute read

Flying is already a stressful mode of travel for some, but many passengers take that stress to new heights with spontaneous outbursts of anger. Known as “air-rage,” these in-flight tantrums are a growing problem for airlines and passengers alike....

On the Menu: Upscale Restaurants Serving Pot?

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 Beth Wilson 2 minute read

The marijuana frenzy is spreading, making its way into the world of fine dining. Yes, believe it or not, sophisticated restaurants and classically trained chefs are now offering up new forms of pot that are far beyond mere edibles....

Anti-Meth Movement Hits Convenience Stores

Addiction Culture

November 4th, 2019 McCarton Ackerman 2 minute read

Meth abuse and addiction continues to be a growing problem in the U.S., but as it turns out, local convenience stores might be facilitating the crisis. Banning the Sale of Meth Pipes Convenience stores across the country have reportedly...

Does Marijuana Cause Schizophrenia?

Bizarre

November 4th, 2019 Sally Chew 8 minute read

The first time Sascha Altman DuBrul’s parents locked him up in a mental hospital against his will, he was 18 years old and discovered wandering along a New York City subway track in a psychotic mania—after smoking a lot...

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