Substance abuse

Keep Talking: It's Working

Keep talking: It's working
Substance use as well as substance abuse among youth can lead to an increased risk for injuries, violence, HIV infection, and other diseases. Among Ohio high school students, fewer students are reporting cocaine use and prescription drug abuse from …
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Many Painkiller Abusers Use Doctors to Get Their Pills

Many Painkiller Abusers Use Doctors to Get Their Pills
The treatments include Purdue Pharma LP's Oxycontin and Endo Health Solutions (ENDP) Inc.'s Opana. Federal attempts to limit … Actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died in February from a toxic mix of drugs that included heroin and cocaine. The second study …
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Was My Cocaine Laced?

Question by Robert: Was my cocaine laced?
Me and a couple friends were snorting some cocaine yesterday and smoking some hash, but we got this really weird high i think the cocaine was laced with PCP or the weed was, cuz we all had this weird scary trip… Continue reading

Human Rights Watch Comments on US Sentencing Commission Proposed

Human Rights Watch comments on US Sentencing Commission proposed
Rehabilitative programs, including substance abuse treatment and education, are limited relative to the demand. Many prisoners emerge from federal prisons with few of the tools needed to reintegrate successfully …. Under the amendment, those 8.4 …
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Health Educators Answer Substance Abuse Alcohol Poisoning

Health Educators Answer substance abuse alcohol poisoning — Alcohol poisoning is caused by heavy intoxication that results in difficulty breathing, swallowing and difficulty in managing the gag reflex. Learn how alcoh…


Darryl Howard and the rampaging prosecutor: Durham learns little from Duke
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A Stillborn Child, a Charge of Murder, and the Disputed Case Law on 'Fetal Harm'

A Stillborn Child, a Charge of Murder, and the Disputed Case Law on 'Fetal Harm'
A New Jersey woman who refused to sign a pre-authorization for a cesarean section didn't end up needing the operation, yet was charged with child endangerment and lost custody of her baby. Prosecutors argue that… Continue reading

Cocaine Distribution Ring Busted in Morristown After 5-Month Sting Operation

Cocaine Distribution Ring Busted in Morristown After 5-Month Sting Operation
Four (4) counts of Possession with Intent to Distribute a Schedule II Controlled Dangerous Substance, specifically cocaine, in a quantity greater than one half ounce, a crime of the second degree. Four (4) counts of Distributing a Schedule II …… Continue reading

Dum Dum Andar – Ram Sampath, Sona Mohapatra & Samantha Edwards – Coke Studio @ MTV Season 3

Dum Dum Andar – Ram Sampath, Sona Mohapatra & Samantha Edwards – Coke Studio @ MTV Season 3 — An amazing amalgamation of Samantha’s soulful and deep vocal with Sona’s full-blooded desi texture, brings an exuberant joy to this beautiful “Gospel-Qawwali…


Man uses woman's cocaine, gets stabbed
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When Was Cocaine First Developed?

Question by Chadbury: when was cocaine first developed?

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Answer by Coolio!!!
1950’s..

Answer by angeldeebra
IN CHINA IT CAME FROM A FLOWER

Former heroin addict remains sober almost four years after she went to prison
She and two other women battling addiction, Jessica Neeley, 27, and Mary… Continue reading

Can Long Term Substance Abuse Cause Mental Diseases or Degeneration?

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

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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