Long term effects of marijuana use

Long term effects of marijuana use produce multiple health problems later on in life beyond addiction to the actual marijuana itself. For example, some of the long term effects of marijuana use are associated with high scores of anxiety and depression, with increased suicidal thinking patterns as well as the diagnosis of schizophrenia.

Long Term Effects of Meth Use

  Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically affects the central nervous system. The drug is made easily in clandestine laboratories with relatively inexpensive over-the- counter ingredients. These factors combine to make meth-amphetamine a drug with high potential for widespread abuse. Methamphetamine is commonly known as “speed,” “meth,” and “chalk.” In its smoked form […]

Long-Term Effects of Cocaine Use

Long-Term Effects of Cocaine Use By Jenny Hunt Cocaine is a powerful stimulant. It creates a feeling of euphoria, which makes it extremely addictive. The powdered form of cocaine can be snorted or dissolved in water and then injected. Crack is the street name given to the form of cocaine that has been processed to […]

Long-term effects of alcohol abuse

The long-term effects of alcohol abuse are extremely dangerous and life threatening. Drinking in moderation rarely results in long-term effects of alcohol abuse. Alcohol is a depressant drug. These drugs slow down the activity of the central nervous system. The effects of alcohol depend on the amount that is drunk, how familiar the person is […]

Heroin Use in 2012

  Heroin use in 2012 suggests a rise in heroin use, a decrease in the age of first time users and a new cheaper version of heroin called “black tar” originating in Mexico. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2010, there were 140,000 persons aged 12 or older who had used heroin […]

The Dangers of Alcohol Use

  Alcohol is the most widely abused drug in the world. Over half of all adults in the US report regular alcohol use. For many people, moderate drinking is probably safe. It may even have health benefits. Some people should not drink alcohol at all, including pregnant women, alcoholics, children, and people with health problems […]

The Dangers of Bath Salts

Bath salts are the latest in a line of “legal” synthetic drugs to hit the market. Bath salts are marketed and sold under the guise of bath additives, which is why they are legal in many states. Law enforcement officials are alarmed at the effects of these drugs, which have been known to cause paranoia and intense hallucinations. Emergency room personnel report that patients who have ingested bath salts are so highly agitated and violent that they sometimes require a whole medical team to restrain them. Sometimes even powerful sedatives are not sufficient in calming these people down. Bath started turning up regularly in the United States last year and have proliferated in recent months, alarming doctors, who say they have unusually dangerous and long-lasting effects.

Cops Crack Down on Underage Drinking During Spring Break

  Throughout Florida, law enforcement officials are combing the beaches, looking for underage drinkers. Officials have made over 1,000 arrests this month. Alcohol is the drug of choice among teenagers. The incidence of alcohol abuse among minors spikes over school holidays like spring break. The beach, clubs, and alcohol are all part of the spring […]

Mexican Drug Gangs Using Kids as Mules

In the last three years, US border officials have seen a ten-fold increase in the number of minors bringing drugs into the U.S from Mexico. Mexican gangs have started to increase the number of children they employ as drug “mules” to bring drugs across the U.S.-Mexican border. Usually, these drug mules hide drugs in their […]

What Are Alcoholic Blackouts?

Have you ever wondered, “What are alcoholic blackouts?”. Have you ever had a hangover that went too far? Maybe so far to the point that the only thing you do remember about your night of drinking is the hangover in the morning? You wake up holding your head with a pounding headache wondering how you […]

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