You’ve heard about it. You may have even been offered some by your peers or friends. But what exactly is heroin? Where does it come from? What makes it so dangerous? And how is it used? According to research compiled by WebMD, heroin is made from the resin of a flower called the opium poppy,…
It’s the preferred club drug. Ecstasy is most commonly found at music festivals, clubs, and large, loud events. Highly damaging and addictive, even the astute party goer abstaining from it can be unknowingly exposed. Whether you hit the club often or have friends who do, knowing the signs of Ecstasy abuse and addiction can help…
According to the latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Google, nearly 10 million people call North Carolina home. It’s an impressive population when you consider that our state is 53,819 square miles. Our bigger cities have more than 6,000 residents. Charlotte has a population of over 775,000, and Concord is home to almost…
Approximately 15 million people in the United States suffer from social anxiety disorder (SAD). According to WedMD, SAD is characterized by “excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations.” Anyone can develop this disorder at any stage of their life. Due to its classification as a ‘mental illness’, a stigma surrounds it. In fact, the stigma…