National Medicinal Policy

How to Help With Methadone Withdrawal

Much like all opiates, methadone is a highly addictive drug that is associated with a rarely life threatening, but extremely painful withdrawal from other drugs. According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy, methadone is usually...

Marijuana and Running Effects

Marijuana is a drug that is illegal in the United States for general use, although it widely used medically and is being decriminalized in some regions. How does marijuana use effect running? Common sense would tell us negatively, since smoking in...

Drug and Alcohol Recovery Programs

The National Institute on Drug Abuse explains that addiction is characterized by complex and intense cravings along with compulsive behaviors to satisfy the substance cravings despite the negative consequences. Millions of people per year in the...

Recommended Fat & Sugar Intake

Solid fats and added sugars make up a significant portion of the typical American diet, accounting for about 35 percent of the total calorie intake, according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010. The USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and...