Drug Use

What Are the Affects of Drugs on U.S. Teens?

Question by Renaffer: What are the affects of drugs on U.S. teens?
I’m currently writing a research paper on drug abuse and its affects on american teens and I’m having trouble finding up to date sources, help?

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Answer by Finn
It makes a trouble mind more troubled. I’m still dealing with trying to get my mind back to being truly healthy. I wish I wouldn’t have done drugs in… Continue reading

Shoud Drug Addiction Be Considered a Disease?

Question by LalaLand: Shoud drug addiction be Considered a Disease?

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Answer by Jaymjensen
If we allow alcoholism and gambling to be disorders then we might as well. It’s retarded that people think like that.
The only reason why we classify it as a disease or disorder is so drug companies can pump out more drugs and make more money.
In my opinion there is no such thing as Alcoholism, or Gambling addictions, or… Continue reading

‘Faces of Drug Arrests’ Tracks Suspects’ Shocking Declines Through Mugshots – Huffington Post

‘Faces Of Drug Arrests’ Tracks Suspects’ Shocking Declines Through Mugshots – Huffington Post


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'Faces Of Drug Arrests' Tracks Suspects' Shocking Declines Through Mugshots
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There is little arguing that the effects of street and even prescription drug abuse can dramatically alter a person's physical and mental state, sometimes irreversibly… The deterioration seen in consecutive photos is not necessarily the direct result
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Shocking video shows the devastating physical… Continue reading

Fifteen Years Smoking Crack: Life in the Space Between Abstinence and Rock

Fifteen Years Smoking Crack: Life in the Space Between Abstinence and Rock
That is another reason why I'm sharing my story here, and why I don't hide my drug use from those who are close to me. I need my friends and loved ones to help keep me in check. It's not hard to … That's when the network still played videos like 2pac …
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Under Fire, Zohydro Maker Touts Drug Safety Board

Under fire, Zohydro maker touts drug safety board
WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of criticism over its recently launched painkiller Zohydro, the maker of the powerful narcotic is highlighting an unusual oversight board that it's assembled to try and prevent abuse of the drug.
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Drug abuse declines
There were 9% fewer drug abusers in 2013 compared to 2012 , although new cases show longer patterns of hidden drug… Continue reading

Study Shows Mass. Teen Drug Use Rate Is Higher Than National Average

Study shows Mass. teen drug use rate is higher than national average
Teens in Massachusetts reported using illegal drugs at a rate that exceeds the national average, according to a recent federal study. The 2013 Behavioral Health Barometer, which the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration recently …
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Drug abuse on rise among Mass. teens
Teens in Massachusetts reported using illegal drugs at a rate that exceeds the national… Continue reading