Smoking Cigarette, is one of the most common habit many of the people globally have. Its easy availability and less cost made it popular across the world. Starting from the children to older adults many people got addicted to it like anything. Till now smoking is the most abused form of using tobacco and the […]
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US Customs Found 1,150 pounds of Marijuana Hidden Inside Furniture
Everyday one or the other story will be in light about the marijuana possession and smuggling. The more the cops are alert, the higher the cases they are able to book everyday. It is shocking to imagine the situation when all the seized pot enters the market and how it will spoil the healths of […]
Know About SAHMSA 5 And NIDA 5 Panel Drug Test Kits
SAMHSA 5 and NIDA 5 drugs are considered as the most frequently abused drugs among different age groups. Hence the drug test kits which are made to detect these five combination became more popular and are also helpful since any person who found abusing has the maximum possibility to take only those 5 drugs. For […]
Know About Harmful Drinking and Its Effects
Drinking alcohol is known to cause serious health effects. However, it has become a common habit among teens, adults and even senior citizens. Many parties arranged at various places provide alcohol. However, it is not recommended to consume it in excess amounts. Harmful drinking is a situation which considers use of alcohol level that is […]
Heroin Addiction and Its Harmful Effects
Illicit drug usage has become common in the United States. Among many different kinds of illegal drugs, heroin is one. It is important to know about the features and effects of heroin addiction to avoid its use and protect yourself and your kids. Heroin is a powerful drug which is physically and emotionally addictive. Heroin […]
Heroin Addiction – Physical Signs
Heroin, most harmful drug is derived from morphine, which is made from poppy seeds. It looks either in white or brown powder. It acts as a depressant acting on the pleasure points of the brain and increases its ability to perceive pain. Due to its powdered form it is very easy to mix some other […]
Negative Effects of Ecstasy, a Harmful Drug
Ecstasy is a not so addictive drug when compared to other drugs like cocaine and heroin. But still it will show some adverse effects when consumed. The effects are harmful and will continue for a longer period of time. The effect of Ecstasy might vary from one person to other depending upon the amount consumed […]
Role of Family Members in Treatment of Drug Addiction
Providing treatment for a drug addict is a continuous process and it depends on the type and the amount of the drug the addicts body can sustain. There are many ways of treating a drug addict, in all these cases family members plays an important role in the successful treatment. Intervention: If there is a […]
Facts about Drug Abuse and Addiction
Drugs are the chemicals, which have susceptible impact on neuro-chemical balance of human brain that effects feelings and actions of an individual. Abusing drugs often or regularly leads to addiction. Although there is no particular age limit for drug addiction, earlier abuse causes more serious drug addiction. Reasons for addiction Every abuser has a different […]
Behavioral Health Problems by Using Drugs – SAMHA
Generally, substance abuse can cause some behavioral health problems. Sometimes, this behavioral health problems can lead to suicide attempts. According Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHA), every community is affected by behavioral health problems around US, but they may not be same in every place. It differs from one place to another. There […]
Increase in the Number of Dope Offenders in India
Day by day in order to enhance their performance, sports people are offending the rules and regulations of the games. Many players are using the illegal stimulants for enhancing their performance. But as of recently in September 2010 in India, players have doped methylhexaneamine and have tested positive. This will spoil the reputation of the […]