Crack Cocaine Strikes Back 2015

Between 1984 through the early 1990 there was a crack epidemic across the United States. Because there was so much cocaine coming into the US, the prices were low. To combat lower prices, the dealers decided to turn the powder into a solid form, then sell it to more people at a lower price.

As a result, additional lower income people were introduced to crack cocaine. In 2015, the drugs making headlines are Heroin and Prescription Drugs. Where does crack stand in this changing landscape?

Is Crack poised to make a comeback? Will Crack Strike Back?

http://bit.ly/1lvQvbi

In the 80's and early 90's CRACK was the drug to beat. But now Heroin and Prescription Drugs have taken over. Is CRACK ready for a comeback?!

http://bit.ly/1lvQvbi

Don't Weed And Drive - Company Testing Pot Breathalyzer Prototype

Don't Weed And Drive - Company Testing Pot Breathalyzer Prototype Like it or not, weed is going to be available like alcohol. No one can stop this wave. There is too much money involved, and besides - the people want it. Soon more weed smokers will take to the road. Car crashes will happen, in which you - the non weed taker will have to defend yourself. Was the other person drunk? No. Was the other person on prescription drugs? No. Heroin! NO! Was the other person on Weed? Yes. When was their last hit? 40 days ago? 4 days ago? Or 4 minutes ago?

---

This is no longer a theoretical concept of, "but weed does not hurt anyone." "No one overdoes from weed" "Weed affects everyone differently." "I am smarter on weed." "I am dumber on weed." "I have better motor skills on weed, so you - the non-week taker is at fault!" Don't laugh, there is data to support this argument - and any pro-week lawyer will hire experts to blow you away in court because your skills were not as sharp as his client's.
Besides, didn't you just wake up - and just a little bit sleepy? Or really tired from a hard days work - and not at full alert? What about that NyQuil you took 10 hours ago? Whereas the weed taker was fully rested - and besides, he functions better on weed! His video game stats prove it! You are now having to prove you are not at fault - the non drug user, or you will pay higher insurance rates for the rest of your life.
On Wednesday Dec 2, 2015, Hound Labs, from Oakland, California announced they are developing technology for a handheld breathalyzer for marijuana. It is supposed to get someone's THC level in real time. Police currently use blood or urine test to measure THC levels. But this test only test for levels, not impairment. Impairment will be the main issue that needs to be addressed.
If you are anyone else needs help with addiction, please call Solutions Recovery at 702-854-2404 or use our online form.

Naloxone, One Dose Does Not Fit All Overdose Situations

Noloxone should not be treated like the Heimlich maneuver, but for overdoses.

Did you know that you should not perform the Heimlich maneuver on someone who can still breath, or is conscious? I know in movies, you see the Heimlich maneuver performed when they see first sign of choking, but this is incorrect like everything Hollywood shows you.

According to https://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000047.htm, you should first ask, "Are you choking? Can you speak?" DO NOT perform first aid if the person is coughing forcefully and is able to speak. A strong cough can often dislodge the object. If you administer the Heimlich maneuver to a coughing and speaking person, you could move the obstruction so it completely blocks the air way and they become unconscious. Then you will have to perform CPR. But like the Heimlich maneuver, Naloxone, like any drug - should not be given indiscriminately.

Despite what people are saying, Naloxone is not a wonder drug, but has to be given under the correct circumstances. In the wrong situations it could lead to more deaths if untrained people administer this drug for any overdose. Police officers are not Emergency Medical Personnel, but now they are asked to administer Naloxone because they tend to be the first responders. Other people on the scene, now have the added responsibility of saving the life of an overdose victim - if Naloxone is available and they resist calling 911 through fear of the criminal justice system.

#PassThePie Campaign