NARCONON AUTHOR

Devin

Devin was born and raised in East Baton Rouge, Louisiana where drug and alcohol abuse was a normal occurrence in families especially after Hurricane Katrina left hundreds of families homeless with easy access to drugs and alcohol to “relieve their pain.“ He was introduced to drugs at a young age and has now been drug-free for over 6 years.

DRUG EDUCATION

Death by Ecstasy

Ecstasy is one of the most popular party drugs ever to curse mankind. Disguised as “fun” and taken liberally by many club goers, this drug is not what is seems to be.

DRUG EDUCATION

Cocaine: From Best Friend to Killer

It has been seen in cinemas, in your living room, on the television, in magazines and even described in books. The moderately well-off person, all the way to the extremely rich are utilizing a dangerous substance to give them the upper hand and the edge...

DRUG EDUCATION

Adderall Abuse Amongst Professionals

Adderall is a prescription drug commonly used to treat ADHD. It has mainly been abused in colleges and universities to aid students in their studies. Adderall is very powerful and much more potent than other amphetamines like Ritalin, for example.

DRUG EDUCATION

Heroin—What Is it and Why Is it Used?

Heroin is an opioid drug made from morphine, a natural substance taken from the seed pod of the various opium poppy plants grown in Southeast and Southwest Asia, Mexico, and Colombia.

DRUG EDUCATION

Binging on Benzos

Benzodiazepines, also known as “benzos”, are man made brain and central nervous system depressants used to treat anxiety, nervousness and other ailments.

DRUG EDUCATION

MDMA: The Aftermath

MDMA is a synthetic drug that alters mood and perception (awareness of surrounding objects and conditions). It is chemically similar to both stimulants and hallucinogens, producing feelings of increased energy, pleasure, emotional warmth, and distorted...

ADDICTION

Speaking of Drugs

When I was in high school it was a casual conversation to speak about drugs with my your classmates on break times, over text, in the lunch room and whatnot.

ADDICTION TREATMENT

Drugs and Violence

Illegal drugs cause a plethora of effects on the mind and body. One most notable effect is the depletion of valuable resources the body needs to survive and be healthy.

DRUG EDUCATION

Drugs = Desperation

At the age of 8, I used to skateboard a lot with my brother. It was one of our passions we shared as a way of bonding. The parks we attended were populated heavily by other kids like us. The majority were there just to simply skate and have fun.

DRUG EDUCATION

Drugs: The Demographics

In any business, there is a target demographic or audience. The business will seek to market their services and products to that group of individuals who would see a higher sense of appeal in them.

NATIONAL NEWS

Ant McPartlin: Painkillers, Alcohol and Depression

Anthony “Ant” McPartlin Is undoubtedly one of England’s best known television presenters, producers and actors, best known as one half of Ant & Dec with the other being Declan Donnelly .

DRUG EDUCATION

Drugs: The Unseen Consequences

26,607 crimes in England and Wales were connected with possession of a controlled substance (excluding cannabis) in 2016 and 2017. These range from drug dealing, possession, murder, theft and drug trafficking.

DRUG INFORMATION

Millennial Alcohol Abuse: London

Millennial is an identity given to a broadly and vaguely defined group of people. There are two wings of “Millennial”: Generation Y (people born between 1981 and 1991) and Generation Z (born between 1991 and 2001). I fall into the Generation Z category.

DRUG EDUCATION

Alcoholism: The Effects

Alcohol is, for most, the fuel of the party. A nerve calming liquid to ease the stress of life. The go-to potion of weekend enjoyment. Whatever it may be to others, there are those who see alcohol as their entire life. Their only way of being normal is...