Chronic drug misuse can cause a wide range of symptoms and types of damage to the systems of the body. In many cases, the kind of damage relates directly to the way a drug is used. Substances can be swallowed, injected, smoked, or snorted. Injection of drugs leads to track marks on the arms, thighs, …
With the legalization of marijuana use in many parts of the country, it’s critical to provide people with marijuana and education services and information. While some states are legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes, others are allowing it for recreational use too. In time, more states may begin legalizing it, which makes marijuana and education vital. …
The statistics for drug use in America vary depending on the source, but all of the sources can agree on one thing. That’s the fact that drug abuse in America statistics is on the rise. More and more people are starting to use and abuse drugs, and they’re getting their start at younger ages, too. …
Understanding the signs of amphetamine addiction is essential because you need to know when it’s time to ask for help. Whether that help is for you or a loved one, it’s vital to get support and treatment. Then you can feel good about the recovery you’re making, and get back to a life that makes …
A 2007 CBS News story recounted the life of a soldier, Staff Sgt. Daniel Shannon, who had been injured in combat and subsequently suffered from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Shannon was prone to violent outbursts, where he would find himself destroying furniture in fits of rage. Sadly, stories like his are common; as the wars …
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In the mood for a documentary on Netflix tonight? You can’t do much better than these four examinations of our nation’s drug policy in action, in the past and today. Expect to see much that’s troubling, but expect to be enlightened as well, not just about our nation’s love/hate relationship with substance use, but also …
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Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez was convicted Wednesday of first-degree murder and weapons charges in a 2013 killing for which PCP use allegedly played a role. Hernandez, who’d pleaded not guilty to the execution-style slaying, was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Drug abuse is a well-known issue for a substantial minority of teenagers living in the U.S. and in many other countries. Possible consequences of this abuse include disrupted growth and development, conduct problems at home or in the classroom, increased involvement in risky behavior and increased chances of underperforming in school or dropping out of …
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Alcoholism is the well-known term used to describe a physical dependence on the (typically unrestrained) consumption of alcohol. Polysubstance or polydrug addiction is a lesser-known term used to describe a simultaneous addiction to at least two substances, including any combination of alcohol, illicit/illegal drugs and mind-altering medications. In a study published in September 2014 in …
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Collectively, young adults are significantly more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol than people in younger or older age groups. One of the key factors in determining the likelihood of substance intake is the amount of self-perceived risk that an individual attaches to drug or alcohol consumption. As part of a yearly survey project called …
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