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- Study Finds 250,000 Worldwide People Die Every Year from Illicit Drug UseA new comprehensive study by a renowned medical journal details the devastating impact of illegal drug use by people all over the world.
- The Wars About DrugsThe real wars are between criminals for control of the drug trade - and there is a real way to stop them!
- Adult Drug AbuseAdult drug abuse is a issue in many commuinties.
Tom Sizemore Says Spielberg, Damon Knew About Drug UseA refreshed Tom Sizemore says that director Steven Spielberg and actor Matt Damon knew about his drug use more than a decade before the actor's career collapsed.- The Influence of the Brain on the Criminal Justice SystemDrug use has reached an alarming rate in American Society. Drugs have a huge impact not only on one's life, but one's control center; the brain.
40 Years of the War on Drugs: What Now?The war on drugs continues, despite the general failure of this policy and the fact that the slogan is out of favor. When will we see a more sensible policy?- Teen Drug Abuse: Encouraging Your Teenage Child to Avoid Drug UseYou may think that your teenage child just knows that they aren't supposed to be using drugs or aren't supposed to be around drugs but you never know if they really believe you'd have a problem with it or not.
High School is Where the Drug Problem StartsHigh School is Where the Drug Problem Starts.High School is where the drug problem emanates.- The Legality of Illegal Drug Use and Unborn BabiesIllegal Drug Use is a big issue with pregnant mothers, is it really fair to use drugs while carrying a baby? They didn't ask to be brought into this world with medical issues that could have been avoided, did they?
NY Senator Proposes Unconstitutional Gun Regulations After Arizona ShootingIf Senator Schumer gets his way, Army, Navy, and Marine recruits who admit to drug use would be banned for life from owning or possessing firearms.- Would You Let Your Teen Befriend a Drug-Using Teenager?There are many reasons not to let your teen be friends with a drug using teen but have you thought about the reasons it might be ok?
- Unveiling of the Creative Mind: an Exploration of the SubconsciousWe are constantly bombarded with messages from the media about the negative effects of drug use. But with most things in life, there is another side to the issue and another way to view it.
Rates of Drug Use Up Sharply in 2009Rates of drug use among marijuana, ecstasy, and methamphetamine users lead the way among recreational drug users.- Why D.A.R.E. Doesn't WorkThe DARE program was supposed to keep kids off drugs. But research now shows that kids who participate in DARE have higher likely hood that they will become addicted to drugs.
- The Use of Creative Partnerships to Stop Drug Use and Violence, Create Resiliency Grade Six Through High SchoolStudents are prone to having problems with such things as drugs. Further when things do not go well they often lose hope. At the same time school funds continue to get cut. Her is another option.
- Drug Use and Delinquency Responsethe article will discuss a few main reasons for youth drug abuse and in what ways does drug use relate to delinquency.
- Teenagers and Drug UsageThis is a research paper on possible consequences of adolescent drug use.
Proposition 19 in California to Legalize Drug UsePublic opinions on CA Proposition 19 stand opposed. Advocates, like NORML, see the November election as an opportunity to succeed in a legalization plan that has been heard since the 1960s. Conservatives refuse to give up control of drug crime.- Health Dangers of Pregnant Teens and the Unborn Baby Due to Illegal Drug UseIllegal drug use in pregnant teens is dangerous for the baby and the mother. Think twice before you decide to engage in illegal drug use while pregnant.
- 6 Reasons Why the War on Drugs Has FailedNo matter how much more the government takes in its doomed attempt to rid recreational drugs from America, certain facts will always get in the way.
- Legalization of Drugs: Lesser of Two Evils?The war on drugs has two main arguments; should we legalize drugs or prohibit them entirely? Here are both sides of the issue.
- History, Classification of Drug UseDrugs are defined as "chemical compounds that change the way the mind and body work."
- Prescription for Overdose--Non-Medical Drug Use Spiraling Out of HandViews and facts on prescription drug use epidemic. Should supply chain be subjected to more scrutiny?
- Warning Signs of Teen Drug UseDrug use is a serious problem among teenagers and most teens say that drugs are readily accessible. If you're concerned that your teen might be using drugs, read this for an overview of the warning signs of teen drug use
- Our Inalienable Rights as U.S. Citizens Are Unknowingly JeopardizedNIDA's substance abuse screening tool considered first line of defence in the War on Drugs. At first glance this is deemed a positive. There is a possibility of negative consequence to citizens through its application in professional administrative law.
- Despite Gaines Adams' Past Drug Use, Cause of Death UnknownThe Chicago Bears defensive end Gaines Adams died suddenly on Sunday. He seemed healthy and despite an admission of marijuana use while in college, drug free.
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome Following Sulfa Drug UseFor adults who use sulfa drugs to treat a health complication, there is a risk for a side effect known as Stevens-Johnson syndrome.
- How to Talk to Kids About DrugsOverview of ways to initiate conversations with children about drugs. Includes information on what kinds of age-appropriate information kids need, teaching kids to stand up to peer pressure, and encouraging kids to say no to drugs.
- Legal vs. Illegal Drug Use and EmployersEmployers can ask you about legal drug uses only under certain circumstances.
- Tips for Recognizing Pregnancy Symptoms During Drug Usesigns and symptoms of pregnancy that habitual drug users might confuse with symptoms of their habit and that are prominent for people concerned about pregnancy while using drugs.
- Drug Use Treatment Repeat Admissions: Does This New Data Affect You?What can we learn from repeat drug treatment admissions? Is there a reason for so much repeat drug use or are people never really "cured?" It is probably a little of both.
- Putting Billy Mays' Cocaine Use in a Greater Social ContextCocaine spurred at least some of the development of the heart disease that caused pitchman Billy Mays' death. In this article, I argue that Mays' use of cocaine has broader social implications with regard to public policy and perception of drug users.
- How Drug Use Turns into HabitThe factors that contribute to the growing problem of drug abuse are difficult to sort out. This article tries to explain how drug use can become a habit, especially in a teenager.
- Parent Campaign Against Teen Drug UseTeens are using drugs with horrible side effects, drugs they trade for, purchase or obtain from a friend. Here are ways parents can be more informed.
Substance Abuse: A Growing Social ChallengeSubstance abuse itself is an obvious issue in general, and the behavior of substance abusers can cause people to act in a violent manner and therefore exist as a direct cause to further deviant and criminal behaviors.- 10 Tips for Explaining Athletes Drug Use to ChildrenThis article gives 10 suggestions to use when explaining why athletes use drugs to your children.
- Faces of Meth: Teaching Kids the Real Consequences of Drug UseHow can you help your kids understand the realities and consequences of drug use? The Faces of Meth is a good way to start.
- A-Rod Plays While Others PunishedHow good do you have to be at a sport to be above the law?
- Drug Use-Attitudes Are ChangingAre drugs really dangerous? How can you know for sure?
The Media's Portrayal of Girls and DrugsAre girls truly turning to illegal drugs more often than boys in recent years, or is this just an illusion created by "research" and the media?
