21. The Effects of Marijuana Abuse
May 23, 2011
Marijuana is known as the most commonly used drug in all of America. While many feel the use of marijuana is not dangerous, what they do not realize are the numerous effects it has on the body with its long term use and abuse.
To understand marijuana’s effects is to first understand what typ...
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22. The Dangerous Effects of Ecstasy
May 20, 2011
Ecstasy, also know as MDMA (MethyleneDioxyMethamphetAmine), ’E’ or ’X’ is a harmful drug abused at one time or another, by over half of the individuals reported within the United States. The risks of negative side-effects for this substance after use, or in overdosing can be painful and even lif...
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23. Drug Use During Pregnancy: Mothers and Fathers
May 20, 2011
Whether you are the mother or father of a soon-to-be son or daughter, your family’s drug use can drastically harm your unborn child. As a family unit both mother and father should be knowledgeable about the effects that drug and/or alcohol abuse can have on a baby. Some effects of which will ch...
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24. Drug Abuse Treatment High Among Baby Boomers
May 19, 2011
The age of drug usage, mind altering substances and experimentation may have been at its highest in the 60s and 70s. Today, the product of that era leaves treatment centers and hospitals full of baby boomer addicts. To prove this trend, the government conducted a study to determine the numbers an...
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25. Heart Risks and Alcoholism
May 10, 2011
Alcoholics can incur many dangerous side effects after short and/or long term consumption of any alcohol type. Although besides that of affecting the muscles, the blood, the brain and so much more, alcohol gravely affects an individual’s heart. This puts most alcoholics at risk for different disea...
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26. What is a Gateway Drug?
May 09, 2011
A gateway drug is formally defined as a drug that may lead to future drug abuse of that drug or other more dangerous drugs . For example, experimenting with marijuana may lead to abuse of cocaine or heroine in an individual’s future. This theory was developed, taking into account research conducte...
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27. When Drinking Alcohol Becomes Compulsive
May 07, 2011
Drinking alcohol occurs throughout the country, at celebrations, parties, get-togethers, etc. each and every day. Enjoying a cold alcoholic beverage at a picnic, or when out with friends has just become an occurrence that happens regularly for a large amount of people.
We see individuals a...
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28. Alcoholism and Liver Problems in Men
May 04, 2011
When drinking alcohol, the liver, brain and blood stream suffer the most physical effects. The liver processes the alcohol one drinks, to remove it from the body in the healthiest way possible. Although, over-drinking takes the liver far more time to process, making it overworked and unhealthy ove...
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29. The Hidden Danger of Inhalants
May 02, 2011
When people think about drug abuse, the drugs that come to mind immediately might include alcohol, marijuana, meth, hallucinogens, heroin, or cocaine. Inhaling chemicals is yet another form of drug abuse, one with widespread use and dangers many people don’t know about. Called huffing, dusting, or...
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30. Alcohol and Domestic Violence
April 29, 2011
Intoxication and violence can be a common pairing when you or a loved one starts drinking alcohol. There is never a good excuse to be violent to a loved one, friend, children or pet during an episode of drinking too much alcohol. Unfortunately, these types of occurrences happen quite frequently in...
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Author: Robert Shryoc
