Heroin Addiction: Effects on the Family
Heroin addiction is a serious and life threatening condition. It is probably quite obvious of the effects of heroin addiction on the user: physical appearance, moodiness, isolation, financial problems such as loss of a job, and legal problems. But... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 40’s
The 1940’s were kind of a slow time in the history of drug abuse or maybe drug abuse wasn’t as well documented. If it wasn’t well documented it may have been because many of the illicit substances we know today... Learn MoreShady Doctors: Are Suboxone Clinics the New Pill Mills?
“You don’t take anything??” My old using buddy, Matt, asks me incredulously. “You don’t even drink?” “Nope, I’m clean and sober,” I tell him. “What’s that like?” He laughs a little. It’s good to hear him laugh. When we first... Learn MoreHistory of Drug Abuse: The 90’s
A decade of “mom and pop” meth labs, being heroin chic, up all night at the rave and totally stoned. Federal funding for the war on drugs reached $17.1 billion dollars. At this period of time, 34% of Americans admitted... Learn MoreSubstance Showdown: Heroin vs. Prescription Painkillers
Today it is going to be a showdown between two infamous substances: heroin and prescription painkillers. Just like our previous substance showdowns, heroin and prescription painkillers will go head to head for three rounds based on: health effects, insidiousness and... Learn More5 Signs of Heroin Addiction
Heroin addiction is a medical condition that refers to both a physical dependence and an inability to stop using despite a desire to do so. There are distinctly different signs between heroin use and heroin abuse; it is important... Learn MoreHow can you tell if someone is on drugs?
My mom used to say she could tell I was on drugs just from a mere “gut feeling”. I mean, she was my mom so this isn’t surprising. For most people their mothers know them better than anyone else. It... Learn MoreHow to Beat Heroin Addiction
Heroin is substances derived from the opium poppy and is scientifically known as diamorphine. Heroin creates an intense state of relaxation and euphoria in its users. The human body builds a tolerance to heroin very fast and heroin users have... Learn MoreIn the News: The Untold Story Behind ‘The Bling Ring’
[caption id="attachment_11003" align="aligncenter" width="401"] via wifflegif.com[/caption] If you don’t live in LA or New York, you won’t get a chance to see Sofia Coppola’s newest movie, The Bling Ring, until June 21. The movie tells the story of a group... Learn MoreFor Parents: Everyday items you may not realize are drug paraphernalia-Part 1
Most parents don’t know what can be used as drug paraphernalia so don’t feel like you are alone if you have no idea what to look for when it comes to signs that your child may be using drugs.... Learn MoreAddiction News: May 20th, 2013
Understanding heroin and its hold [CBS News] Clock genes linked to depression [The Scientist] Methanol in alcohol bottle kills British backpacker [The New Zealand Herald] ADHD Drug Shows Promise for Binge Eating [Med Page Today] If you or your loved... Learn MoreAddiction News: May 17th, 2013
Forums tackle prescription drug abuse [Santa Maria Times] Baffling Rise in Suicides Plagues the U.S. Military [NY Times] VICE on HBO: Can an Obscure -- and Illegal -- African Plant Help Cure Heroin and Opiate Addiction? [Huffington Post] Washington... Learn More
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