61. The Truth about How Addiction Affects Your Children
February 11, 2011
Children in the care of one or both parents suffering through drug addiction can find themselves facing some pretty serious consequences. They are more like to suffer from neglect, physical and sexual abuse than children of non-addicted parents.
Children of Addicted Parents are at Higher Ris...
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62. Alcohol and Drug Addiction: Exploring the Genetic Link
February 11, 2011
What makes it so easy for some people to use alcohol or drugs casually while still maintaining a somewhat “normal” existence while others fall victim to addiction after using the same drug only a few times? The simple answer: genetics.
The fact is not everyone who uses drugs or alc...
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63. No Health Insurance Coverage Affects Options for Drug Rehab Treatment
February 11, 2011
Health insurance is a hotly debated topic affecting individuals across the nation. As the cost of coverage continues to rise more and more Americans are unable to afford coverage. Many employers are forced to cut employee benefits in an effort to cut expenses. That means an increasing number of wo...
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64. Do Women Benefit Best from Gender-Responsive Drug Rehab Treatment?
February 11, 2011
Do women require different drug treatment programs than men? According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration (SAMHA) that might not be such a bad idea.
SAMHA has developed a new treatment protocol targeting female addicts called Substance Abuse Treatment has been focusin...
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65. Crystal Meth Increases Risk for Heart Attack
February 11, 2011
Methamphetamine, or crystal meth as it is commonly known, is currently one of the most potent, addictive psycho stimulant drugs being abused in the U.S. It has quickly spread throughout the country infiltrating even the most rural, remote locations. According to a recent report published by the Nat...
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66. Marijuana: Then and Now
February 10, 2011
Marijuana has had a long history, from its early beginnings to its psychedelic era in the sixties. Although some states are deciding to legalize the drug for its possible medical usage, there are still proven side effects that are seen to be dangerous and life-altering.
To better understand...
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67. Steps To Preventing Drug Addiction In Kids
February 10, 2011
Drugs use can become a serious addiction that may begin in the earlier stages of a child’s life. Parents and teachers are now, unfortunately, finding that the age in which children start to learn about drug use has moved from high school age, to grade school age. Although schools are working dru...
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68. The Dangers of Anabolic Steroids
February 04, 2011
Anabolic steroids, or ‘roids’ have a number of different names in which they are commonly known. Although even with a variant list of terminology, the dangerous effects are mainly consistent and quite unsettling. Generally known for use in methods of weight lifting, body building and other muscle ...
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69. The Differences Between Drug Addiction and Drug Dependence
February 04, 2011
When many people hear the terms drug addiction and drug dependence, they automatically assume the meaning is the same. The American Society of Addiction Medicine confirms that these two terms are not the same. In fact, in a clinical environment, not understanding the differences in these two terms c...
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70. Prescription Drug Abuse: The Hidden Dangers
February 04, 2011
More and more people are choosing to take prescription drugs recreationally. They believe they’re safer than “street” drugs because they are doctor prescribed. These medications are legally prescribed to help patients deal with issues such as chronic or severe pain, balance emotional or behavior i...
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Author: Robert Shryoc
