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Energy Drinks: A Boost in the Wrong Direction?

Mar 11, 2010 2:32pm

Energy drinks–You see them at X Games events, basketball arenas, and rock concerts. You can even “fan” some of them on Facebook. What these brands don’t tell you, and what science is now showing us, is that their drinks can really be unhealthy. Energy drinks often pack in extra vitamins, along...

Let's Talk: SBB Wants Your Feedback—Images and Videos

Mar 8, 2010 8:53am

Ready for another question? Without you, our readers, the SBB wouldn’t be worth much. So, keep telling us what you think. Question #5: Do the images and videos on the blog catch your eye? If not, what would you recommend changing? To answer the question, you can either submit a comment by...

Know the Scene: What Happened to Mark?

Mar 2, 2010 1:06pm

The news story said Mark McGwire’s voice “cracked with emotion” when he finally admitted to the world he had used steroids for 10 years, including the season he broke the home run record, hitting 70 slammers in 1998. He is probably not just embarrassed by this, but also concerned about...

Do Scientists Light Up?

Feb 23, 2010 10:13am

Have you seen Avatar? Awesome special effects. And you had to love the story, especially if you’re into science. But there was this one thing …the top scientist (played by Sigorney Weaver) was a chain smoker. WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT? Alright, so movie directors will put smoking in movies...

Real Life: Eminem and Elton John

Feb 19, 2010 2:19pm

Musician Elton John recently said he’s been helping rapper pal Eminem work through his problems with substance abuse. Eminem (aka Slim Shady and, before that, Marshall Mathers from Detroit, MI), was in treatment for substance abuse in 2005. Since then, he has abused prescription drugs like Vicodin, Ambien, and Valium. Some...

Let's Talk: SBB Wants Your Feedback- First Impressions

Feb 4, 2010 9:14am

Thanks to all the SBB readers who are leaving comments and asking questions on the Sara Bellum blog. It’s time for Question #4-let us know what you think. Question #4: So, we’re curious…how would you describe the Sara Bellum blog to a friend? To answer the question, you can either submit a...

Word of the Day: Disease

Feb 2, 2010 2:39pm

This picture is showing us an inside view of the brain from the top down. It compares healthy brain activity (left side, with all the red areas) with diminished brain activity in a drug user (right side). What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word...

Word of the Day: Relapse

Jan 26, 2010 12:20pm

Relapse… If you keep up with the SBB you know by now that addiction is a chronic (long-lasting) disease that takes hold in some people who abuse drugs. You may also know that some people can quit their drug use. But often a person will return to using drugs after...

So... Why Do People Like Drugs?

Jan 19, 2010 1:42pm

Is there something magical about drugs and alcohol with us humans? So what’s our fascination and why do some of us like them so much?! Actually, before we try and answer that one, let me just say: we are not alone. Some of the drugs we use, abuse, and become...

Meth Mouth and Crank Bugs: Meth-a-morphosis

Jan 11, 2010 8:13am

The SBB has already told you about some of the nasty effects that methamphetamine can have on the body-remember that post about how scavengers won’t even eat the dead bodies of meth users? Not only can meth mess up your body’s chemical structure and even cause problems with your heart and...