What Is Kava? Kava is a depressant substance that produces a mild sedative effect on the user. Traditionally, people make it into a drink by adding cold water or coconut milk to the ground roots of a pepper plant called Piper methysticum. Historically, this drink has...
Drugs and Life Expectancy The adverse effects of illicit drug use have been well-documented. Methamphetamines destroy your teeth, cocaine can cause convulsions, and smoking marijuana irritates the respiratory tract. These short-term consequences pale in comparison,...
Do I Have To Be Religious To Stay Sober You do not have to be religious to recover from addiction. There are many different paths to recovery, and what works for one person may not work for another. Some people find that their faith is a helpful part of their...
How to Stop a Bad High Many states have legalized marijuana (cannabis), and for many people, this legalization has resulted in more frequent use. Marijuana is known to produce a high, often pleasant, but it can also result in the development of unpleasant side...
Secondhand Marijuana Smoke: How It Affects Your Children and Your Pets and What You Can Do To Create a Healthier Living Environment Medical marijuana is legal in 33 states, and 10 states have legalized it for recreational use. According to the Centers for Disease...