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Opioids are narcotic drugs with natural opium or synthetically developed to replicate opium’s natural effects. Opium is a substance that comes from the seeds of the opium poppy plant.  The U.S. is currently in the middle of an opioid epidemic.  According to the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), the US makes up 80% of the …

Cocaine is a stimulant drug. Stimulants speed up messages between your body and brain. They increase your energy and level of alertness. Cocaine is a product of the leaves of the coca plant. The coca plant initially grows in South America. Cocaine possession and use for recreational purposes are illegal. However, use is allowed for …

The War on Drugs started in the 1970s. President Nixon officially commissioned the War on Drugs as a government-led initiative on 18th June 1971. The state and federal governments increased enforcement actions and strict sentencing laws. President Nixon declared drug abuse to be a public enemy one. Two years later, he created the Drug Enforcement …

Drug addiction is a disease where an individual is unable to control drug use. It affects how your brain is wired and behaves. Addictive drugs act on the brain’s reward center and mechanism. They will act as a shortcut to feelings of reward and pleasure. Hence, they will also change how you process information. Some …

Flakka is a synthetic street drug with the chemical name alpha PVP (Pyrolinopentiophenome), which triggers a hyperstimulation state, and a high likened to that of cocaine. Its street name is derived from a Spanish slang ‘la flaca,’ which means a beautiful woman. It is a synthetic cathinone made from a cathinone chemical, which is found …

Movies can spark the viewer’s emotions. They act as a digital mirror when we need to reflect on our lives or inspiration when we need uplifting. We can relate to movies with warm and fuzzy themes and ones with heavy topics like drugs.  Some movies cover various stories and types of substances. However, you should …