by Valiant | May 4, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, teen drug use
Teens who are exposed to alcohol marketing are far more likely to develop an alcohol addiction and drink more than teens who are not exposed to ads for alcohol products. Alcohol addiction is a serious problem and teens are often one of the age groups most affected....
by Valiant | May 3, 2012 | arrests for substance abuse, drug agencies
Substance abuse can be a very serious subject. Just ask Daniel Chong, a 24 year old University of California engineering student, who was put in a cell and then forgotten for days until he almost died. A drug raid on a residence ended with a number of individuals...
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 | May 1, 2012 | arrests for substance abuse, celebrity news
Courtney Wagner, the child of movie stars Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood, has been caught in a drug abuse scandal and sources say that drug rehab may be needed. On Sunday the police received a call stating that there was a gunshot at a specified location in Malibu,...
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...
by Valiant | Apr 29, 2012 | celebrity news
Wiz Kalifa may need drug rehab, and he definitely needs to someone to tell him that smoking marijuana in a crowded hotel is not the best way to stay inconspicuous. Wiz Khalifa, who was born with the name Cameron Jibril Thomaz, decided that a game of pass the blunt was...
by Valiant | Apr 28, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, celebrity news
Josh Hutcherson, who stars in Hunger Games and is only 19 years old, was caught red handed buying booze in Sherman Oaks. At 19 he is well below the established legal drinking age of 21. According to media reports, which include photos of the star carrying a pricey...
by Valiant | Apr 27, 2012 | drug agencies
The TSA, which has been hounded by many for being invasive, rude, and over the top, is responsible for checking passengers and luggage for any weapons, drugs, explosives, or other items that could be potentially harmful. Almost anyone who has ever gone through an...
by Valiant | Apr 26, 2012 | Prescription drug abuse
https://vimeo.com/668928853/bafeeeafa0 Are friends and family members drug pushers or substance abuse enablers, whether intentionally or unknowingly? A recent analysis by the United States Government says the answer is yes. Gil Kerlikowske, who is U.S. Office of...