by Valiant | Aug 26, 2012 | Alcohol abuse, medical studies, teen drug use
Consuming alcohol leads to a breakdown of this substance in the body. During the breakdown process acetaldehyde is formed, and this substance is very similar to formaldehyde, which is known to cause cancer in human and animals. Past laboratory experiments have shown...
by Valiant | Aug 20, 2012 | Addiction treatment, cocaine use, Drug abuse, drug policies, Illegal drug production, marijuana use, teen drug use
https://vimeo.com/668927999/8a32867c1e Crack cocaine is so addictive that in Rio the drug dealers have stopped selling this specific drug. Powdered cocaine can still be seen in any of the small poorer neighborhoods in this city, and the powder is sold along with...
by Valiant | Aug 18, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, cocaine use, Drug abuse, heroin use, marijuana use, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
A recent report that was released shows the prevalence of a combined alcohol and drug addiction. Over 37% of individuals who check into rehab for substance abuse have at least two addictions or substances used, a problem with alcohol that is combined with other...
by Valiant | Aug 17, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Drug abuse, drug agencies, drug policies, Prescription drug abuse, teen drug use
Out of the 50 states in America 49 have programs in place for monitoring prescription drug abuse, and Missouri is the only state that does not have this type of program in place. Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Gil Kerlikowske stated...
by Valiant | Aug 14, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, medical studies, teen drug use
cocktail drinks A recent study that was performed at the prestigious Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health has some disturbing findings concerning the advertising efforts of alcohol manufacturers. The study took place at the Center on Alcohol Marketing and...
by Valiant | Jun 17, 2012 | Addiction treatment, Alcohol abuse, Drug abuse, mental illness and disorders, teen drug use
The study was performed by Duke University professor John Curry, who is a psychology and neuroscience professor. Almost 200 adolescent subjects were included in the research and the findings have caused some surprise. Out of approximately 200 subjects 192 of the...