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The Silent Killer: Perscription drug problem grows in the US as it declines in the UK

By: Hatty Copeman

Over the Counter Drug Abuse: OTC Drugs Are Abused by Youth

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

Abuse of Medicinal Marijuana: Medical Cannabis: When Necessity Becomes Addiction

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

Red Ribbon Week Against Drugs: National Celebration of Anti-Drug Initiative Supported by Millions

By: Nelson Acquilano

Talking to Children About Teen Drug Abuse: Peer Pressure to Use Drugs

By: Emily Rogers

The Effects of Being Addicted to Meth: Crystal Meth is a Highly Addictive Drug

By: Emily Rogers

Crystal Meth Equals the Devil's Candy: Addicted to Meth? Stop the Cycle and Face Drug Rehab

By: Emily Rogers

Marijuana Addiction: Adults and Teens Addicted to Marijuana

By: Emily Rogers

Treatment for Weed Addiction: Behavioral Techniques to Treat Marijuana Addiction

By: Grace Ferguson

Signs and Symptoms of Drug Abuse: How to Recognize a Substance Abuse Problem in a Loved One

By: Yvette Sajem

Viagra® Abuse: Cases of Misuse of this Impotence Drug is on the Increase

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

Club Drugs and their Drug Street Names: Ketamine, Rohypnol® and GHB are Also Used by Offenders to Date Rape

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

The Benefits of Marijuana: Uncovering the Truth

By: Adela Chang

How to Treat Depression after Opiate Detox: Natural Treatments after Drug Abuse Recovery

By: Jennifer Marsh

Christian Drug Rehab Programs: A Combination of Christianity and Traditional Rehab

By: Emily Rogers

Coffee, Cola, Energy Drinks and Caffeine Abuse: Caffeinated Beverages Harm the Health if Abused

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

Taking Methadone During Pregnancy: The Reasons for and Problems with Perinatal Methadone Use

By: Mary Earhart

Chronic Marijuana Use: Long-term Effects of Smoking Pot Impacts Health

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

Michael Jackson's Medications: Drugs Have Dangerous Characteristics

By: James Cooper

Drug Ecstasy - the Scary Truth: The Agonising Side-Effects of Ecstasy

By: Anita Saran

Unpopular Reasons for Drug Addiction: The Other Causes for Addiction to Drugs

By: Jennifer Marsh

School Children Abusing OTC & Prescription Drugs: Are Getting High & Drug Selling New Lessons Students Learn at Home?

By: Feature Writer Mary King

Prescription Drug Use: Abuse of Codeine, Hydrocodone, Meth, Oxycodone Medications

By: Lizzie Elzingre

Legal Drugs Abused by Resident College Students: Young Adults Living in the Dorm can Access Rx and OTC Medications

By: Feature Writer Mary King

5-HTP Helps with Ecstasy Addiction Withdrawals: Replenishing Serotonin Helps Ecstasy Abuse Symptoms

By: Jennifer Marsh

Addiction: Brain Illness or Personal Choice? Responses to Gene Heyman's Controversial Research

By: Marilyn Michaud

Side Effects of Xanax Addiction: Drug Abuse and Withdrawals from Benzodiazepines

By: Jennifer Marsh

Drug Free Community Grants: Apply for Grant Money to Alleviate Drug Abuse

By: Feature Writer Kristi Carter

The Dangers and Signs of Opiate Addiction: Addiction to Opiates can be Fatal and Withdrawal is Painful

By: Jennifer Marsh

Opiate Addiction and Dilaudid: Hydromorphone is a Powerful Painkiller Attributed to Addiction

By: Jennifer Marsh

The Dangers of Crystal Meth: Crystal Methamphetamine Causes the Most Disturbing Side Effects

By: Jennifer Marsh

Oxycodone Addiction and Pain Relief: Oxycodone - The Addictive Painkiller

By: Jennifer Marsh

The Signs and Dangers of Cocaine Abuse: Know When Your Loved One Has a Drug Addiction

By: Jennifer Marsh

Oxycontin - The Signs and Dangers of Abuse: Know if Your Loved One has an Oxycontin Addiction

By: Jennifer Marsh

What are Smart Drugs? Cognitive Enhancers, Safety Issues, Ethical Dilemma

By: Feature Writer Mary Desaulniers

The Inappropriate Use of Antibiotics: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly About Antibiotics

By: Mario Carini

The Rise of Prescription Pill Abuse: The Basics Behind Non-Medical Use of Pills and Remedies

By: Susan Beam

Marijuana Decreases in US and Across World: Welcome News as Cannabis Use Continues Decline Among Youth

By: Nelson Acquilano

Fetal Alcohol and Drug Effects (FADE): Substance Abuse During Pregnancy Can Cause Lifetime Birth Defects

By: Nelson Acquilano

What are Electronic Cigarettes? Are E-cigarettes a Quit Smoking Aid or a New Nicotine Source?

By: Richard Mankiewicz

Crystal Meth Drug Addiction: War on Drugs Includes Methamphetamine

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

War on Drugs Expands to Include a New Enemy: Substance Abuse: The Drug War Includes Sherm

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

How to Recognise Cannabis: Understanding Grass, its Appearance, Cost and Effects

By: Jen Syrkiewicz

Kids, Drug Abuse, and the Medicine Cabinet: Risks for Adolescents and Non-Illicit Drugs

By: Lisa Ann Schleipfer

Oxycontin, Gateway to Heroin, Suboxone: Miracle Pill, Drugs, Methadone Maintinence, Addiction, Drug Abuse

By: Kris Kohler

Weed Out Marijuana Use: Chronic Pot Smoking Can be Dangerous to Your Relationship

By: Feature Writer Karen Stephenson

Marijuana: Fact Versus Fiction: Is Pot Good or Bad for You? A Closer Look at Weed.

By: Cheri Renee Watkins

Atlanta Youth And Drugs: A look at the drug use in Fulton and DeKalb counties

By: Amanda Sopko

Salvia Divinorum: The Legal Drug

By: Charisse Van Horn

Crack Cocaine Addiction: Symptoms, Signs and Warnings

By: Catherine Owen

HIV & Hepatitis C: How Does Substance Abuse Compound the Problem?

By: Lura Seavey

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