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What Are Synthetic Drugs?

If you or a loved one is struggling with a substance abuse problem, you may be wondering what are synthetic drugs? Synthetic drugs, also known as designer drugs, are chemically-created drugs that are meant to give similar effects as drugs like opiates, stimulants, or hallucinogenics. Unlike drugs like heroin or cocaine, synthetic drugs are, in…

Justin Bieber and xanax addiction

Pop Superstar Bieber Opens up about Personal Xanax Addiction

DISCLAIMER: Justin Bieber recently publicly admitted that he has struggled with an addiction to the prescription tranquilizer Xanax.  He has also talked about receiving treatment for depression.  Here, we want to take a look at the complicated relationship between substance abuse and mental illness, as it has manifested in Justin Bieber’s life. “Drugs put a…

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Top 10 Binge Drinking Universities in CO

Top 10 Universities in Colorado Where Binge Drinking is a BIG Problem For some of the top universities in Colorado, binge drinking has become a serious issue. The college years are known to be the best times of your life. This may be – at least in part – because it’s the time when the…