Detoxification

Sometimes there is a thin line that separates social drinking from alcoholism. Drinking can be a slippery slope. You may only intend to drink as a hobby but soon find yourself sliding into addiction territory. Alcohol can get the best of any of us.  Consider some...

Cocaine is a product that is grown as a plant, processed into a drug, exported to different countries, and distributed for individual consumption by cocaine magnates from countries in South America. Colombia, Peru, and Bolivia are considered the trifecta when it comes...

Hemp refers to the seed and fiber part of the plant Cannabis sativa L. It is distinct from the flowering part of the plant, which is legally termed marijuana.  The seeds and the fiber of the plant have very high economic value, making hemp an important cash crop. Hemp...

A common misconception about wine is that it is always better after it has been allowed to develop over time. But don’t be fooled into thinking that this is always the case. When a wine ages, its flavor, aroma, and color change. The composition of the wine determines...

The debate on whether to allow or prohibit the use of marijuana wages on. Opponents to legalization point out that the drug has been linked to short-term memory problems, anxiety, psychotic behaviors, and hallucinations. The proponents of the drug, on the other hand,...

The United States government has been waging a war on drugs for many years. In spite of all of its efforts, however, no "winner" is even close to being in sight. Drugs flow into the country from different sources and the fight against drugs, although not as successful...

The brewing and drinking of beer are among the oldest human experiences. It all started when humans abandoned their nomadic life and started living in settlements where they cultivated grains for the first time. The ancient Egyptians and Babylonians began growing...

Wine is one of the most popular beverages in the world. People drink wine when they are relaxing or celebrating. The popularity of wine could be attributed to its broad range of tastes that appeal to many different people. Wine is enjoyed in both sophisticated and...

Robert “Bob” Marley, the Jamaican singer-songwriter, was born on February 6, 1945. He became an international musical and cultural icon who blended reggae, rocksteady, and ska in his musical compositions. He began his foray into the music world as a member of the...

Drug use can cause hallucination or an altered state of mind. It can even prompt drug users to commit unthinkable crimes. Here’s a look at a few violent crimes allegedly executed by people who were high on drugs. Killing spree – Canadian logger Dale Nelson went on a...

Drug addiction knows no borders. It affects all corners of the world and is exacerbated by the availability of prescription medication, which serves as a gateway for many people to enter the dangerous world of drug abuse. The abuse of opioid pain medications has led...

Marijuana was first mentioned thousands of years ago in BC-dated Chinese documentation. For centuries, marijuana was used for medicinal purposes throughout Europe and Asia. Centuries later, Spanish travelers brought marijuana to the New World. The English introduced...