Drug Abuse

All About Marijuana

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 06:35:02 GMT

Cannabis, also known as marijuana or ganja, is a psychoactive product of the plant Cannabis sativa. The drug is commonly ingested after it is dried. The most common parts of the plants used in ingestion are dried flowers and leaves of the female plants. Another method of consumption is the resinous form, which consists of the crystalline trichomes on the flowers and leaves. The psychoactive chemical substance of the plant is called delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol, better known as THC. This compound causes psychoactive and physiological effects when consumed, usually through smoking or ingestion.

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Drug Detox Q A - Are Untested Implants Safe

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:20:03 GMT

According to two recent Australian studies, the use of naltrexone implants to treat drug dependency should be stopped because of reports of severe adverse reactions. But even if the so-called "treatment" was safe, treating a drug addiction with a replacement drug doesn't cure anything -- recovery requires medical drug detox and rehab. The drug naltrexone is used to block or reduce the "high" associated with opioids and alcohol. Usually supplied as a pill, it is said to help addicts control their cravings, but only as long as they continue using the drug properly.

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How to Open a Halfway House Or a Recovery Home

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:31:03 GMT

To begin with, let us tell you that this article is going to smash any preconceptions out there regarding opening a halfway house in the USA. You do not need a license, permit, or any other document to open a halfway house. If any person, government official, government agency, zoning commission, etc. tells you otherwise, they are engaging in illegal and unfair practices. Know your rights (see bellow links to know your rights). NATIONAL LAWS (ADA) ALWAYS SUPERSEDE LOCAL LAWS. Just for a hypothetical situation;

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Drugs and Alcohol

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 11:15:03 GMT

Having been a flower child of the sixties and seventies, most drugs where experimented with by me through the years, including alcohol. Yes, alcohol is a drug. In fact, it has been said to be the most dangerous drug of all because it is legal, glamorized by the media and very easily attained. The last statistic stated by the government warned that there were 93, 000, 000 alcoholics in the Untied States alone. Having been a taxi driver who worked nights and weekends, people would often say to me, "I just drink, I don't do drugs.

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What is the Best Drug Rehab Facility

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:52:08 GMT

Whether drug or alcohol addiction is an incurable disease or a personal choice has been argued for years. Regardless of the philosophy what is important is finding a drug rehab facility which offers effective solutions to end addiction. In the most effective form of drug and alcohol rehabilitation patients are viewed as making decisions to use drugs and alcohol because of some sort of problem in their life. The patient is believed to not only have the ability to make bad decisions but also capable of making correct choices.

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What Men and Women Need to Know About Alcoholism

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 23:18:03 GMT

Why do so many people abuse alcohol? Why do people become alcoholics, although they are aware of the harmful effects of alcohol? Many people feel that alcoholics are mainly guys, but this is not true. In fact, many and many women are becoming alcoholics in the world of today. Alcohol is a mood elevator. It can make a person feel high. In fact, alcohol causes the brain to increase the secretion of norepinephrine, creating a high feeling for the person. What is worse is that when a person drinks often, the tolerance limit towards alcohol is increased.

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Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among Truck Drivers

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:56:04 GMT

18-wheelers transport the majority of cargo across land in the United States. The operators of these vehicular behemoths are responsible for more than just their cargo. They are, in addition to their credit, are responsible for the lives and safety of other drivers on the road. As such, they are entrusted with operating their vehicles in a safe way. Whenever truck drivers use drugs or consume alcohol, however, and then operate their trucks, it puts not just the truckers and their cargo at risk but everyone on the road.

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The Only 3 Things You Need to Know to Be Successful in a Drug Rehab Program

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:25:03 GMT

Going to a drug rehab program can be a nerve racking experience. If you are in the process of making arrangements to attend a drug rehab program then you are probably curious about what you should expect. That is exactly what this article is about. My sole intention is to equip you with the tools you will need to be successful in your Drug Rehab venture. Thus, I have created "The Only 3 Things You Need to Know to be Successful in a Drug Rehab Program". Let's start with number 1, shall we? 1. Humility What do I mean by "humility"?

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Are Drug Treatment Centers Effective?

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:53:03 GMT

Up to $50, 000 dollars per month of treatment and a recommended 90 day (3 months) stay has become a commonplace. A little pricey? More like ABSURD if you ask me. However, if I am honest with myself I must admit that I have seen some miraculous results produced by these places. In fact, I would have to concede that if every person that enrolled in one of these drug treatment centers were to follow precise instructions, these programs would probably be 100% effective. Now, I would like to say that I have never been to a drug treatment center, nor do I work for one;

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Alternatives on the Road to Addiction

Mon, 09 Jun 2008 23:19:07 GMT

People who first take drugs feel cheated. It feels great, wonderful, (at first), and they, especially if they're young people, might be forgiven for thinking, 'Those old people lied to me; these illegal substances feel fantastic'. After all, remember what the young man in 'Train Spotting' said: 'Imagine the best orgasm you've ever had, now multiply that by a thousand'. He was talking about heroin. That's how good it feels, he was saying. Of course, he left a bit out. We might reasonably add, 'Now imagine the worst hangover you've ever had, all that headache, dry throat, dizziness and bad stomach.

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