by Valiant | May 10, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse
One of the common classes of drugs that are frequently abused are central nervous system depressants. Your central nervous system includes your brain and all of your spinal cord tissues, and these drugs slow down the usual activity that takes place in these areas. CNS...
by Valiant | May 9, 2013 | cocaine use, Drug abuse
Cocaine is a very destructive drug that is illegal in the United States and most other countries, and the statistics for this type of substance abuse may surprise you. Some statistics that you may not know include: The typical users of cocaine are young adults,...
by Valiant | May 8, 2013 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Anabolic steroids are a group of drugs that are often abused by professional athletes, bodybuilders, and others who want better physical conditioning, and stronger muscles that are larger and have more stamina. This group of substances can be deadly when abused, and...
by Valiant | May 7, 2013 | Drug abuse, marijuana use
There is a lot of talk about how it is a plant and plants are not addictive but this is not true. Some compare marijuana to alcohol, and say that recreational use is harmless but this is also false. This drug can have many risks and harmful side effects associated...
by Valiant | May 6, 2013 | Drug abuse, methamphetamine addiction
Amphetamine is a serious concern today, and this form of substance abuse is highly addictive and extremely destructive. Amphetamine use in any form can have many serious side effects and pose numerous dangers. There are a limited number of medical conditions that may...
by Valiant | May 4, 2013 | Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, teen drug use
When it comes to substance abuse and addiction these problems can be found in all age groups, at all income levels, and among all occupations and levels of education. Adolescents and teens tend to have higher risks than any other segment of the population though, and...
