Articles, tagged with "addictive drug", page 5
01st December 2008
Heroin is an addictive drug that is processed from morphine and usually appears as a white or brown powder. Its street names include smack, H, ska, junk, and many others. Heroin use is on the rise and it has become a serious problem in America.
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Jonas Smith
25th November 2008
Alcohol treatment and rehabilitation centers have been exploding on the medical horizon for several years now. Presently, there is even a reality show on a major cable network called "Celebrity Rehab". This reality series is for real, even though it may s...
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Author:
Jon Arnold
20th November 2008
For PCP addicts in the state of Florida, a Florida drug treatment center is the best choice for beating the addiction. Much like any drug or substance abuse, PCP addiction slowly, but surely, destroys the body and the mind of the person. If you are ready ...
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Author:
Alice Campbell
27th October 2008
Drug abuse is a major public health problem that impacts society on multiple levels. * Drugged Driving: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that drugs are used by approximately 10 to 22 percent of drivers involved in crashes, ofte...
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Author:
appsnes505
29th September 2008
Alcohol is the most commonly abused drug. It also is considered a high calorie food with no nutritional value. In habitual alcohol abuse the addict unwittingly substitutes the empty calories in alcohol for the essential nutrients found in healthy foods. W...
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Author:
Van Buskirk
09th September 2008
Coffee is one of America's favorite energy boosters. With 70-100mg of caffeine per cup, it can give you the liquid lift you¹re looking for when you're trying to pull an all-night study session or you just need to wake up and start your day. Though coffee...
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Author:
Jeffrey Lorien
02nd September 2008
Nicotine creates a biochemical reaction in your body that has an immediate effect on your mood, your ability to reason, and your metabolism. Even if you only smoke a few cigarettes a day, you do feel so bad when you try to quit? The more that you smoke, t...
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Author:
Jon Simms
17th July 2008
Alcoholism is prevalent in all areas of the world where alcohol is used as a beverage. This powerfully addictive drug has often been proven to be a fatal drug. Alcohol is responsible for many deadly cancers and other diseases. But the deadly effects of al...
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Author:
David Richards
11th May 2008
OxyContin killed my son. This drug is handed out like candy. Every year families everywhere are suffering the loss of a loved one from accidental overdoses from this addictive drug. "The Arizona Republic" newspaper reported that Purdue Pharma L.P., the ma...
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Author:
kimlokke
10th April 2008
Nicotine is considered one of the most additive substances on the Earth and it takes time to rid the body of its presence and effects. So if you are in the market to quit smoking, which you should if you are a smoker, you need to be aware that there will ...
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Author:
Tsuyoshi E. Suzuki
10th April 2008
Florida pharmacists, doctors and law enforcement favor a statewide prescription drug monitoring program to help curb crime, save lives and protect patients from inadvertent harm. Some state reps fear invasion of patient privacy, overlooking not only tha...
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Author:
Rod MacTaggart
11th February 2008
Meth is the abbreviation of methylamphetamine or methamphetamine. It is sometimes called crystal meth. Its street names include LA ice and cristy. Meth is a psychostimulant and a sympathomimetic drug. A number of its isomers, like unmethylated amphetamine...
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Author:
Berlin Flores
30th January 2008
Do you love playing games? Then virtual gaming sites may be a boon in disguise for you. Such games site provides all-round entertainment for all age groups, from little kids to mature adults; one and al can try their hands at these fun games.
And with...
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Author:
Helene
28th January 2008
If you are a smoker who realized the bad effects of your habit and you want to find easy ways to quit smoking, this article is for you. However, you must be prepared because kicking this habit is not easy if you have been a long time smoker. The nicotine ...
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Author:
Davion Wong
24th January 2008
Involuntary or passive smoking is associated with premature disease and death. Estimates indicate that 38,000 to 43,000 nonsmokers who are regularly exposed to environmental smoke die annually from smoking related causes. 16 The majority of these (35,000 ...
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Author:
David Jones