Alcohol Abuse

NoFordNation.Com's Fake Toronto Election Signs Raise Eyebrows

Published April 1, 2014

NoFordNation.Com's Fake Toronto Election Signs Raise Eyebrows
A series of fake election signs mocking Toronto Mayor Rob Ford have begun springing up in Toronto and are quickly drawing the attention of the media. "He promises to just smoke pot, not crack. Elect Jeff McElroy," one sign reads, a pointed reference… Continue reading →

Can Long Term Substance Abuse Cause Mental Diseases or Degeneration?

Published March 19, 2014

by StephenMcleod – International Man of Mystery

Question by vtmarroquin: can long term substance abuse cause mental diseases or degeneration?

Best answer:

Answer by Elizabeth B
It really depends on the substance, but in general, yes. Alcohol abuse causes memory and cognition problems. Heroin users run the risk of developing… Continue reading →

Student Research: Understanding Rat Brains May Lead to Addiction Treatment

Published March 17, 2014

Student Research: Understanding Rat Brains May Lead to Addiction Treatment
He might also one day find a way to cure addiction to cocaine. A fourth-year neuroscience major at the University of Virginia, he is endeavoring to understand the neurological affect of addiction on the brain. His research was underwritten by… Continue reading →

Heroin, Cocaine-Related Deaths Up in Connecticut

Published March 13, 2014

Heroin, cocaine-related deaths up in Connecticut
In Connecticut, heroin addiction ranks second behind alcohol as the reason people seek treatment, the Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services says. The agency reports 10,183 people were admitted for treatment for heroin last year …
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'Co-occurring disorder'… Continue reading →

University of Ottawa Has Its Issues, but Rape Culture Isn't One of Them

Published March 7, 2014

University of Ottawa Has Its Issues, But Rape Culture Isn't One of Them
Rob Ford smoked crack cocaine, battled alcohol abuse (all while in office) and has a brother (also a city Councillor) who is probably better suited to be a pro-wrestling manager. Nobody is saying that Toronto has a… Continue reading →

Whats Happening to My Body Physically?

Published March 1, 2014

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Question by live.love.laugh: Whats happening to my body physically?
I am a 19 year old female…i have been drinking regularly since i was 14, went from 2 times a week to now on average 6 times a week, not just drinking, but drinking till im drunk…which… Continue reading →

Tylwalk Orders Three Into Long–term Rehab Program

Published February 28, 2014

Tylwalk orders three into long–term rehab program
Three people were ordered into a long-term drug rehabilitation program Wednesday by President Judge John Tylwalk. They will spend 22 months in the Renaissance Crossroads program, located the Lebanon VA Medical Center, followed by a year of …
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Rob Anders' Shooting Range Photo Sparks Controversy, Debate

Published February 19, 2014

Rob Anders' Shooting Range Photo Sparks Controversy, Debate
Anders also raised eyebrows just before last Halloween after he took shots at the drug policies of Liberals and New Democrats during a speech in the House. He accused the NDP of wanting to "acquire heroin with taxpayer money and inject it… Continue reading →

Are There Any Drug Rehabilitation Centers for Cocaine Abuse?

Published February 11, 2014

Question by emily: Are there any drug rehabilitation centers for cocaine abuse?
I’m just wondering if there are drug rehabilitations or programs that specializes in cocaine treatment because my cousin is addicted to cocaine. I’m really getting worried about him.