NARCONON BLOG

DRUG INFORMATION

Colorado Marijuana Exposure Results in First Documented Infant Death

An 11-month-old Colorado infant died after exposure to edible marijuana. His death is the first documented U.S. death resulting from this drug.

DRUG INFORMATION

An Unrestricted Drug Becomes a New Drug of Abuse

It might seem like every drug likely to be abused by the addicted is kept under lock and key to protect the public. Gabapentin seems to be an exception.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Should Bartenders Receive Specialized Training to Prevent DUIs?

Do bartenders have enough training to prevent patrons from driving while intoxicated? Would mandatory training prevent more drunk driving deaths?

STATISTICS & TRENDS

When Will Fraternities Learn to Stop Killing their Pledges with Alcohol?

In Louisiana this fall, yet another young college student lost his life after being hazed by the fraternity he was pledging. This time the victim was 18-year-old Maxwell Gruver, a freshman at Louisiana State University.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

U.S. Government Takes Next Step Toward Addressing Public Health Emergency

On October 26, 2017, President Trump formally declared the nation’s opioid epidemic to be public health emergency and directed agencies and resources to overcome this tragic situation.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

President Trump Announces Public Health Emergency as Pharma Billionaire Arrested in Arizona

As President Donald Trump declared a public health emergency, authorities in Arizona arrested John Kapoor, the founder of Insys Therapeutics for criminal tactics in promoting the use of a fentanyl spray.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

What Does the New National Drug Threat Assessment Tell Us?

Every year, the Drug Enforcement Administration publishes a new assessment of the threat posed to American lives and safety from drug abuse.

DRUG INFORMATION

Microdosing: The Newest Creation of Quack Science

What could be worse than the mainstream use and acceptance of hardcore psychedelic drugs? The only thing that comes to mind is the sudden popularity of “mircrodosing” LSD.

DRUG INFORMATION

Alcohol’s Devastating Effects—The Elephant in the Room

Alcohol or drugs—which is more destructive of human life? You might be surprised. The World Health Organization reports on the vast wreckage of alcohol overconsumption.

ADDICTION

For Parents: A Lesson in Effective Prevention for Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Week occurs every October, offering communities a consistent anti-drug message to deliver to youth. It’s also a good time for parents to take a look at how to increase the effectiveness of their anti-drug messages to their children.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

The Horrifying Video of Woman on Her Way to Alcohol-Related Death

Kenneka Jenkins went to a party at an Illinois hotel with a group of friends. But because this underage woman got drunk with those friends, she never made it home.

DRUG INFORMATION

Marijuana: A Gateway to Dealers?

One of the longest, most drawn-out debates is about whether or not marijuana is a gateway drug. This argument has been going on for years and no one seems to be able to find a common ground to determine whether or not marijuana usage leads to other drugs.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Blue Dye? Is This the Way to Stop Drug Abuse?

A panel of experts for the FDA rejected the sale of a new extended-release form of oxycodone that dyes the mouth or nose blue when it is abused. Is a blue dye a good method of deterring drug abuse?

DRUG INFORMATION

Narcan Proof Heroin

The horrors of the current opioid epidemic have affected so many people. Tearing families’ and addicts’ lives apart. The overdose reversal drug, naloxone better known by its brand name Narcan came at out at a time when it was badly needed.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Colorado: Marijuana Legalization is Not Curbing Illicit Trade

Many arrests and seizures of illicit marijuana grows in Colorado prove that legalization has not eliminated the illicit trade for this drug.

DRUG REHABILITATION

Youth Drug Use: What Subtle Signs Should Parents Be Looking For?

It’s very, very easy to miss the signs of drug use because drug users are trying to keep their use a secret. Parents need to know what subtle signs to look for to keep their children safe.

NARCONON REVIEWS

Exciting Plans for the Future after Achieving Sobriety

Amber described her life as drugs and alcohol took hold of her. “Life wasn’t fun. I didn’t enjoy it. It was a battle every day. I was pretty much flunking out of school and finally dropped out. My relationship with my mom and dad didn’t exist....

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Who Should Control the Distribution of Pain Pills?

Recently, the drugstore chain CVS announced that it would limit the number of pain medication pills it would distribute. Should a drugstore be in control of the distribution of painkillers? Or doctors or parents? Narconon weighs in.

STATISTICS & TRENDS

Statewide Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs in All States, Except Missouri

In every state but Missouri, there’s a statewide Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, a program intended to curb abuse of prescription drugs. Missouri counties and cities are setting up their own programs.

ADDICTION

Helping Professionals Get Back on their Feet after Addiction

Any person who has succeeded in a competitive, demanding career knows the pressures they’ve had to survive. When too much pressure leads to addiction among executives and high-powered individuals, Narconon can help.