This straightforward and comprehensive drug guide describes the effects of narcotics, stimulants, and other depressants on the brain and body. Although many of these drugs are prescribed for legitimate health problems, many people abuse them for their pain-killing, stimulating, and relaxing effects.
There is a lot of misinformation from peers and even parents about drugs and alcohol. Many kids have heard about illegal street drugs like meth and marijuana, but have no idea about the dangers of legal prescription pills. This is what kids need to know about drugs and alcohol.
Although the stages of substance abuse varies for each person, there are five common stages: experimentation, regular use, abuse, dependence, and finally addiction. Most people with an addiction started by casually using drugs or alcohol.
There is a lot of hearsay about drugs and addiction, especially around teenagers. Here are the facts about drugs for teens. Learn about the effects and dangers of marijuana, tobacco, cocaine, heroin, MDMA, Methamphetamine, and prescription drugs.
Substance abuse is a hot topic in high school and college, but the elderly and substance abuse is a big problem rarely talked about. The health risks for elderly are higher, and they are prone to drug abuse because of physical pain, loss, and depression.
You don’t have to find God to get sober, the 12 step program is not the only path to recovery, and getting sober is not a death-sentence for enjoying life. Pervasive recovery myths stop people from getting the help they need to conquer addiction.
