by Valiant | May 8, 2012 | medical studies, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Prescription drug abuse using opiate pain medications is a common problem that is affecting kids at younger ages today. A recent study shows that these drugs are being used earlier than previously thought, and that most opiate prescription drug abusers start around...
by Valiant | May 2, 2012 | medical studies, Prescription drug abuse
In the USA the rate of newborn infants who are suffering from opiate addiction has tripled in the last 10 years, and this is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Statistics show that in the country there is 1 baby born every single hour who is severely addicted...
by Valiant | Apr 30, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies, teen drug use
The medical journal Nature Neuroscience recently published a study that links some types of impulsiveness in teens with substance abuse. According to the study teens who use drugs or alcohol may be just as impulsive as teens who have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity...