Deaths from opioid overdose have been on the rise every year since the beginning of the crisis in the 1990s. More than 130 people die every day from an opioid-related drug overdose. While the opioid crisis can’t be pinned on one person or company, Purdue Pharma, created by the Sackler
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Drug traffickers will go to any lengths to evade law enforcement. The smuggling of drugs—illegally transporting objects, substances, etc.—has been occurring for decades. However, major drug dealers have become increasingly inventive in how they transport these so-called “drugs.” Narco ambulances have been discovered carrying both cocaine and marijuana. Additionally, the
Rimworld is a sci fi colony simulation created by Tynan Sylvester in which you overlook characters or “pawns” set up a colony and aid their development on an unknown exo planet. It has overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam and was even Steam’s 2018 highest rated game. Your pawns are created
Justin Roiland who is the co-creator of the infamous animated show Rick and Morty has officially been dropped from the show. Roiland voiced both Rick and Morty on the show. Roiland has been charged with felony domestic abuse in Orange County. In the article it states, “The 42-year-old has pleaded
Is the curse of the Disney channel just a coincidence? American singer/actress Demi Lovato released a documentary titled Dancing with the Devil in 2021 where the singer speaks on her issues with addiction, both drugs and alcohol. Coming out with her near-death encounter, the actress goes into depth about prior
Culiacán, Sinaloa, Mexico is known as the capital of the corrido, or Marco-corridos, in Mexico. With many famous Norteño And Banda groups coming out of this small city in Mexico, many write famous and powerful ballads to the drug lords that have been in control of Culiacán for decades. Culiacán
For decades, the news and media has been successful in showing the dark reality of what drug cartels do. By showing explicit pictures and videos of the killings and shootings that narcos and drug cartels go through in order to protect their territory or fight against law enforcement, people have
Narcoculture has become increasingly widespread and is just one of many facets in the mainstream media. This is especially evident when it comes to music by Mexican bandas (bands). Some of these bandas dedicate their time to playing and singing about the cartel and narcoculture, and they are even known
The year 2023 is already proving to be an interesting year for “body trends.” As ridiculous as it sounds, the popularity of different body types fluctuates throughout decades. In the 90s heroin chic took the runways by storm as teenage girls starved themselves to achieve the unattainable looks of Kate
Throughout history, drug use has had a significant impact on various forms of art, from painting to music, literature, and film. Artists have used drugs as a means of altering their perceptions and inspiring creativity, resulting in some of the most iconic works of art in history. We will explore