The Romance of Suffering There’s a certain romanticism in the idea of quitting drugs or alcohol “cold turkey.” It’s the image of someone alone in a dark room, sweating through withdrawal, gritting their teeth, determined to beat their addiction with nothing but willpower. It’s a story we’ve heard a hundred times,the lone warrior who decides […]
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Binge Drinking and How to Stop It
It starts innocently enough. A long week, a stressful month, a celebration that “calls for a drink.” Friday turns into a blur of music, friends, and that phrase we’ve all heard before: “Come on, just let loose.” For most, this ritual seems harmless, a release valve for modern life’s pressure. But beneath the laughter and […]
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Black Tar
The Dark and Potent Face of Heroin In the ever-evolving landscape of substance abuse, certain drugs stand out for their potency and the particular risks they pose. One such drug is Black Tar, a distinctive form of heroin that has become synonymous with a high level of addiction and associated dangers. History and Origin The […]
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The Darker Side of Ecstasy
Why MDMA Has Become the Most Romanticised Substance of Our Time Ecstasy has been given an image makeover so effective that many young people genuinely believe it’s the safest drug on the dancefloor. It has been rebranded over the years, from “E” to “Molly” to “pure MDMA”, each new name creating the illusion of something […]
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Alcohol Misuse
A Deep Dive into Patterns and Consequences Alcohol, one of the oldest psychoactive substances known to humanity, has been both celebrated for its role in social rituals and scrutinized for its potential to lead to misuse and dependency. In modern times, our understanding of alcohol misuse has evolved and the term now encompasses a range […]
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Bi-Polar Disorder
The Dangerous Misuse of the Word “Bipolar” Somewhere along the way, “bipolar” became a punchline. People use it to describe moody friends, unpredictable bosses, or partners who change their minds often. The word has been reduced to a casual insult, thrown out without any understanding of what the actual condition is or the destruction it […]
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Brown Sugar
Heroin, one of the world’s most notorious narcotics, has been known by many names. Among them, “Brown Sugar” stands out, not just for its benign culinary implications but also for the stark contrast it presents to the drug’s devastating effects. This article delves into the origins of the term “Brown Sugar” and the history of […]
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Benzos
The world of medicine is riddled with long, often complex names, leading to the adoption of shorter, colloquial terms for easier understanding and communication. “Benzos” is one such term, representing the class of drugs known as Benzodiazepines. These are depressants and while they can offer significant medical benefits, they also come with a range of […]
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Brown
Heroin, colloquially known as “Brown” in the streets, has its roots steeped in a history that dates back to the 19th century. Its story is not just about a drug but about society, politics and culture and nowhere is its impact more pronounced than in South Africa. Origin and History Heroin was first synthesized in […]
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