This can’t be true, can it? Are adolescent and adult girls really using vodka-soaked tampons as a way to get drunk? Let’s look beyond the headlines and find the facts about this supposed teen trend. Why Are Girls Soaking Tampons in Vodka? The practice of soaking tampons in vodka, sometimes known as “vodka tamponing” or…
Polysubstance abuse is a dangerous behavior that involves the intentional misuse of two or more drugs at the same time. There’s no such thing as safe polysubstance abuse, but some drug combinations – such as mixing benzos with alcohol – can be especially hazardous. What are the Dangers of Mixing Benzos With Alcohol? Before we…
In some old films, characters who had alcohol problems were sometimes portrayed as needing a drink to steady themselves and stop their hands from shaking. Unfortunately, alcohol shakes and tremors aren’t merely a movie trope. They are signs that a person’s body has been damaged by alcohol abuse. What are Alcohol Shakes and Tremors? Tics,…
Mixing prescription drugs with alcohol can be extremely dangerous and potentially deadly. Given the many risks that are associated with this behavior, why anyone would ever do it? Why Do People Mix Prescription Drugs with Alcohol? Here are a few reasons why someone might take a prescription drug along with alcohol: Lack of awareness: Most…