Drug Abuse
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Over the counter medications (OTC) containing dextromethorphan are abused by youth at an alarming rate. The Food and Drug Administration warns against DXM abuse. more...
Medical marijuana is fairly new in Canada and in the U.S. Like so many prescription pharmaceuticals, some people cross the line and an addiction is formed. more...
Viagra® helps thousands of men who suffer from erectile dysfunction. Like any new drug on the market, there are those who will abuse it. more...
Club Drugs and their Drug Street Names
Club drugs are a specific group of illicit substances that originated at discos, nightclubs and raves. Some pre-adolescent youth are experimenting with these drugs. more...
Coffee, Cola, Energy Drinks and Caffeine Abuse
Caffeine is addictive. Even if a person drinks only one large cup of coffee per day, to go a day without can bring on caffeine withdrawal symptoms. more...
Chronic pot use has the potential to cause a multitude of health effects for long-term smokers. Physiological and behavioral changes occur in those who abuse marijuana. more...
Methamphetamine, also commonly known as "crank" or "speed" is a potent central nervous system stimulant. Meth is cheap and has a strong propensity to become addictive. more...
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Can One Live with a Crack Addict?
By: Catherine Owen
Crack addiction devastates families, jobs, relationships and health. Unfortunately, treatment programs are rarely successful and tough love is the only true option. more...
By: Hatty Copeman
The sudden death of music legend Michael Jackson last June brought the issue of prescription drug abuse into the spotlight. more...
By: Nelson Acquilano
Drug abuse is epidemic. In the United States, there are some 25 million people addicted to alcohol and drugs, and the cost to society is one trillion dollars annually. more...
Talking to Children About Teen Drug Abuse
By: Emily Rogers
It's essential that parents take the time to form an open line of communication with their children regarding teen drug abuse. more...
The Effects of Being Addicted to Meth
By: Emily Rogers
It's important for individuals to educate themselves and their teens about the dangers associated with being addicted to meth. more...
Crystal Meth Equals the Devil's Candy
By: Emily Rogers
Sometimes the only way to help individuals addicted to meth is to hold an intervention and help them face drug rehab. more...
By: Emily Rogers
It is very common for individuals to become addicted to marijuana. more...
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