Alcohol and Cancer
March 19, 2013 by Admin
Filed under Alcohol and Cancer, Alcohol Facts
Alcohol and Cancer There is strong evidence that alcohol increases cancer risk everywhere it “touches.” Alcohol increases the risk of certain types of cancers such as oral, pharynx, gastrointestinal, esophageal and liver cancers in both genders. Several studies have shown an increased risk of basal cell carcinoma, a type of skin cancer, with alcohol consumption. […]
Children of Addicted Parents
March 14, 2013 by Admin
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Children of Addicted Parents Children of addicted parents face a unique set of hardships which can start even before they are born and last their whole lives. In addition for having a higher risk of developing drug and alcohol addiction themselves, the children’s normal development is interrupted. This puts children of addicted parents at higher […]
Adderall and Psychosis
Adderall and Psychosis “Between 2000 and 2005, the FDA identified nearly 1,000 cases of psychosis or mania — particularly hallucinations — linked to drugs like Adderall and in 2007 it directed drug companies to inform patients of adverse psychiatric symptoms.” Adderall is a prescription medication that is most commonly used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity […]
6 Facts About Alcohol
March 12, 2013 by Admin
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Alcohol Facts There are some widely held misconceptions about alcohol. For example, many people think that alcohol is not as dangerous as other drugs because it is legal and socially acceptable. Some think that drinking coffee after drinking alcohol will sober you up, or that the best cure for a hangover is having another drink. […]
History of Heroin
History of Heroin In 1898 a German chemical company launched a medicine they called heroin. A hundred years later and we now we have a feared and dangerous street drug. In 1863, Friedrich Bayer (1825-76) started up a factory to use new chemical procedures for producing colorful dyes from coal-tar. And in 1888, a new […]
Hip Hop Artist Speaks Out Against Molly
Hip Hop Artist Speaks Out Against Molly Molly seems to be the drug of choice in hip hop these days. In the last year, artists like Nikki Minage, Kanye West, Juicy J, Rick Ross, French Montana, Mac Miller and newcomer Trinidad James have name-dropped the drug. At Miami’s Ultra Music Festival, “Have you seen molly?” […]
List of Central Nervous Depressants
March 1, 2013 by Admin
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List of Central Nervous Depressants Central nervous depressants are prescribed to help with tension, anxiety and irritability. Central nervous depressants are also used to treat insomnia. Central nervous depressants are meant to be taken orally and have a high potential for abuse. The most common central nervous depressant drugs are barbiturates, methaqualone, chloral hydrate and […]
Poppy Seed Tea
February 26, 2013 by Admin
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Poppy Seed Tea Poppy seed tea is brewed from the seeds of the poppy plant. The seeds can be bought at any grocery store, and large quantities can be used to produce a narcotic effect. It seems that poppy seed tea is just one more way that teens are getting a cheap “legal” high. Grocers […]
The 7 Drug Categories
February 25, 2013 by Admin
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The 7 Drug Categories There are all kinds of drugs out there today, some are used recreationally some are gotten from a prescription. Either way when it comes to drugs most of, if not all of them, can be put in 7 different drug categories. The 7 drug categories have been around for a very […]
Top 3 Drugs Abused in College
February 25, 2013 by Admin
Filed under Alcohol, Marijuana, Prescription Drug Abuse
Top 3 Drugs Abused in College The top 3 drugs abused in college are fairly obvious because they are also very common drugs abused by everyone who uses drugs. The top 3 drugs abused in college are alcohol, marijuana, and prescription narcotics. Drugs abused in college: Prescription drugs Prescription drugs are common drugs abused in […]