Substance abuse

We Can All Help Others Battle Addictions

We can all help others battle addictions
Whether the drug is cocaine, alcohol, methamphetamines, heroin or nicotine, substance abuse is as much of a problem here — including the suburbs and rural areas — as in the inner-city neighborhoods of New York, Philadelphia or Detroit. And sometimes …
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Man Forced Teen Boys Into Sex and Drug Trafficking, Police Say

Man forced teen boys into sex and drug trafficking, police say
Investigators believe Rax sexually abused young boys, mainly undocumented Latinos, and then used fear to force them into sex and drug trafficking. "He was involved in trafficking teen boys for sexual purposes. Some of these teen boys he would… Continue reading

Drug Charges Based on Quality, Not Quantity

Drug charges based on quality, not quantity
They rank substances based on their medical uses and potential for abuse. Schedule 1 drugs have no accepted medical use within the country, have a high potential for abuse and are considered the most dangerous. … them doesn't factor into possession …
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Cocaine Can Lead to Stroke Within 24 Hours of Use: Drug Disturbs Blood Flow

Cocaine Can Lead To Stroke Within 24 Hours Of Use: Drug Disturbs Blood Flow
New research shows that cocaine greatly increases the risk of stroke in young adults following 24 hours of use, providing another reason to stay away from the street drug that has been linked to numerous… Continue reading

Could This Be a Cocaine Addiction?

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1 month ago i was drunk and snorted a line of cocaine. i passed out about a hour later, and woke up asking for more. so they got more… the next day i also had 1 more line. ever… Continue reading

Why Vancouver Has Crack Pipe Vending Machines

Why Vancouver Has Crack Pipe Vending Machines
Vancouver's Downtown Eastside neighborhood, long hampered by poverty and substance abuse, now has vending machines that sell crack pipes for cheap. They were installed six months ago by local non-profit Portland Hotel Society. One is located at the …
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Can a Cocaine Addict Ever Get Over Their Addiction? Brother Has Gone Back to Rehab Centre for the Second Time.

Question by Jo: Can a cocaine addict ever get over their addiction? Brother has gone back to Rehab Centre for the second time.

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No, that’s an addiction that is going to be with him the rest of his life. Talk to a person that used… Continue reading

Cocaine Addiction?

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Question by Jessica: cocaine addiction?
I am starting to put two and two together. My boyfriend and I have been together for 2 years. He has used cocaine recreationally for several years before we met but it was only once every three or four months. We… Continue reading

The Death Rate for Heroin and Cocaine Users Is a Lot Higher Than the Rest of

The Death Rate For Heroin And Cocaine Users Is A Lot Higher Than The Rest Of
For the study, published in the Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, researchers from the Carlos III Health Institute in Madrid looked at data from more than 20,000 cocaine-users who were all admitted for… Continue reading

Ford Nation YouTube Video Reveals Mayor's Drug 'embarrassment'

Ford Nation YouTube video reveals Mayor's drug 'embarrassment'
But while he admits he did in fact lie, Ford says he's not a drug addict and does not have a substance abuse problem. … Irish Examiner live news app for smartphones lets you quickly access breaking news, sport, business, entertainment and… Continue reading