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10/17/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Are you an ADDICT? Sugar has mind-altering effects similar to cocaine

It’s not a secret that too much sugar is no good, but just how bad is it? If you’ve been going hard on the sweet stuff, you’re not alone: Sugar addiction is a serious problem. Scientists say that the effects of sugar are so powerful, its impact on the brain are similar to that of […]

09/21/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Senate bill to combat the opioid epidemic just another handout to Big Pharma

The new Senate bill intended to combat the opioid epidemic just passed with a nearly unanimous vote of 99 to 1. The piece of legislation, named Synthetics Trafficking and Overdose Prevention (STOP) Act sets its sights on drug trafficking by requiring the U.S. Postal Service to keep electronic records on incoming foreign shipments, like information […]

06/25/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Founder of Virtual Reality warns we should all DELETE all social media accounts to avoid “mass human behavioral engineering”

Does social media actually bring people closer together, or is it all an illusion with a much darker purpose? Jaron Lanier, one of the founding fathers of virtual reality, believes social media is a toxic space, serving only to leave people feeling sadder, angrier and more alone. In his new book, Ten Arguments for Deleting Your Social […]

05/01/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Here’s what happens to people who try to get off psychiatric drugs

Many people have spoken out about the potential threats posed by psychiatric drugs. Often heralded as life-saving treatments, few skeptics are given the time of day by the mainstream legacy media. Why put in the effort required by some “alternative” treatments (like dietary and lifestyle modifications) when you can just pop a pill to make […]

04/23/2018 / By Vicki Batts

People who use medical cannabis are less likely to abuse opioids, research finds

Could plant medicine be the solution to the pharma industry-created opioid epidemic? Despite being marked with stigmata, the cannabis plant has continued to prove its medicinal value — even under strict (and nonsensical) prohibition via the federal government. Multiple studies have shown that marijuana, when used medicinally, reduces the risk of opioid abuse — and […]

03/19/2018 / By Vicki Batts

“Wonder drug” for alcohol abuse disorders found to be completely ineffective after careful review

Baclofen has been heralded by the pharmaceutical industry as a one-stop treatment for alcohol use disorders. The supposed “wonder drug” has even been called a cure for alcoholism. But no pharma cash cow should go without scrutiny — and it turns out that baclofen actually doesn’t stand up to the test. While a number of studies […]

03/02/2018 / By Vicki Batts

A look at the evolving relationship surrounding medical marijuana vs. opioid deaths

Past research has suggested that medical marijuana could be a viable solution to reducing the number of people who succumb to opioids — but a new study led by RAND Corporation and supported by the National Institute on Drug Abuse questions this potential. The study by RAND shows what most other studies have found: A sharp […]

02/08/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Video game addict actually PARALYZED from the waist down after 20-hour gaming binge

In the modern world, people around the globe are spending more time sitting down — there’s virtually no debate about that fact. But, just how bad is it? Well, in China, one video game addict has unfortunately learned that spending endless hours glued to a chair can come with dire consequences — like paralysis. Are […]

02/01/2018 / By Vicki Batts

Big Pharma sued by NY mayor: Opioid epidemic has cost the city $500 million

The plague of the pharmaceutical industry’s flagship product — opioid pain-killers — has struck the United States, there is no doubt about that. Thousands upon thousands of people have suffered at the hands of Big Pharma, while the industry has largely walked away from the ruins scot-free. Families have been destroyed and cities have spent […]

12/30/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Dr. Phil outed for allegedly providing drugs and alcohol to addiction victims to make his shows more entertaining

The list of celebrities in the doghouse continues to grow — and the latest offender is the infamous reality TV show host, Dr. Phil. The show, and others like it, have often come under fire for seemingly exploiting the plight of their guests, but reports now claim Dr. Phil and his team were taking things […]

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