Synthetic drugs are chemically laced substances meant to mimic the effects of other drugs like marijuana, cocaine, and methamphetamine. The difference between synthetic drugs and drugs such as marijuana, cocaine…
“Yeah, I usually smoke pot before school,” says Daniel, a high-school senior. “It makes the day go by faster.” It seems Daniel is not alone. The 17th annual survey by…
Smoking cigarettes is not good for your health. Smoking cigarettes causes 90% of all lung cancer related deaths in men and 80% of lung cancer related deaths in women. Aside…
Teens and alcohol abuse A recent collaboration by the Society of Prevention Research and Jeremy Luk of University of Washington found a correlating link between bullying and alcohol abuse along with…
Eating disorders often start with low self-esteem and poor body image. Usually, this attitude starts in the home. Parents need to know how to avoid planting the seeds of negative…
How to break the negative stigma behind mental disorders Historically, there has been a negative stigma behind mental disorders. For some reason, our society is accepting of any other body…
What is Initiative 502? (As it appeared on the ballot according to newappraochwa.org) “Initiative 502: This measure would license and regulate marijuana production, distribution, and possession for persons over twenty-one;…
What is self-harm: Self-harm is when a person inflicts any kind of pain or injury upon oneself – whether physical, emotional or psychological. Although self-harm can be anything from having…
The philosophical view on addiction is something that has changed over the years, and it is still contested today. In the past, most people’s philosophical view on addiction was that…
What is cocaine? Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant drug. Cocaine’s addictive properties are related to its effect on the body’s reward pathways. It is a strong central nervous system…
HIV and Drug Addiction HIV and drug addiction have always been inexorably linked. Since HIV began making headlines in the 80’s, drug addicts were one of the key demographics for…
Google ‘thinspo’ and you’ll come across thousands of tumblrs, forums and other dedicated websites to the idea of “Thin Inspiration”. Thinspo is usually used by young teenage girls (and boys) who are desperately…