Abusing Animal Drugs
Some people will do anything to get high, including stealing and taking animal medications. Veterinary clinics have been broken into throughout recent years for their stocks of medications, by...
View ArticleK2: "Legal Weed"
It’s not uncommon for new drugs or synthetic substances to come along that pose a danger to users. But it’s a little less often that a substance causes such a stir that it gains popularity quickly...
View ArticleProposition 19
In this week’s elections, California residents had the opportunity to make marijuana legal for recreational use, but they turned it down. Proposition 19, if passed, would have made California the first...
View ArticleWinning Essay for Recovery Month 2010
Congratulations to Afeefa A. the winner of our Student Essay Contest! She and her family were treated to 4 luxury tickets to see the Miami Heat play at American Airlines Arena on November 9th (SEE PICS...
View ArticleMedical Marijuana Laws
The fact that the medical use of marijuana is legal in only some states can really cause a headache for people. The problem comes when a person who is using medical marijuana wants to travel to a...
View ArticleNative American Healing
Native Americans are known for their natural healing and their holistic remedies. One way some tribes have begun to heal their own who suffer from alcoholism is to use Peyote, which is deemed an...
View ArticleThe Effects of Graphic Cigarette Labels
There has been so much attention lately on quitting smoking, that many lifelong smokers are now wondering if they should give up the habit themselves. We have become a society that is largely...
View ArticleMarijuana Today is More Potent than in the Past
The debate over the legalization of marijuana has been going on for decades. While some people contend that the drug does not produce ill-effects and should be legalized, others firmly believe that the...
View ArticlePros and Cons of Legalizing Marijuana
What if marijuana was legal? The marijuana debate has many people wondering the answer to that question. People are very polarized on the topic, and both sides think they can predict what would happen...
View ArticleDesigner Drug Abuse Among Navy Sailors
Think the designer drug craze plagues young people only? Think again. The Navy has gotten tough on sailors who have also quickly caught up with the trend. Keeping Up With the Trends Designer drugs —...
View ArticleOverdose Under Reported
Surveys Aren’t Catching the Data Researchers from the University of Illinois-Chicago found that surveys that are administered to patients are not accurately detecting the risk of medication poisoning....
View ArticleTeens Abuse Household Substances To Get High
Teens have a history of trying risky behavior, partly because they are learning about life and trying to find their way in the world. Often times, this spreading of their wings is not harmful....
View ArticleThe History of Cocaine
One of the most widely used illegal drugs in the United States is cocaine, and like many other drugs, it comes from a plant that has been used for thousands of years in other parts of the world....
View ArticleThe History of Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous is one of the most renowned organizations that exist to help individuals recover from alcoholism. Millions have benefited from the programs and weekly meetings, and AA has...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Alcoholic Loved One into Treatment
Most of us can identify at least one person in our life that we care about that suffers from alcoholism. Many of us even live with or see an alcoholic on a daily basis. If you’ve identified someone...
View ArticleAdolescents and Dangerous Behaviors
Now that it’s summer, do you know what your kids are up to? With more free time on their hands, and possibly less supervision from parents, this is the time when many teens first start experimenting...
View ArticleFrom the Desk of Jim Bevell – Schuler Tragedy and Accountability
Anyone who isn’t familiar with Diane Schuler at this point is either trying to avoid current events or is as oblivious as her husband. To bring everyone up to speed, Diane Schuler is the 36 year-old...
View ArticleAbusing Animal Drugs
Some people will do anything to get high, including stealing and taking animal medications. Veterinary clinics have been broken into throughout recent years for their stocks of medications, by...
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