Alcohol detoxification, or "detox," is the process of removing alcohol from the alcoholic’s system. This is the first step in the journey towards sobriety and it must be done within a medical facility as it can be fatal. Alcohol detox … Continue reading
Date rape drugs include GHB, Rohypnol, and Ketamine. These drugs are often sneaked into women’s drinks, though men are also victim at times, and then sexually assaulted. The effects that these drugs have on the body vary but often they … Continue reading
Many people often wonder what drugs are tested for by employers or rehab facilities. There are 5 standard substances that are always tested for. Those include marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, opiates, and PCP. However, because of the growing problem with prescription … Continue reading
Many people often wonder how drugs effect the community. Here are just a few of the ways: * Drug-related crime disrupts neighborhoods with violence between dealers, threats to residents and the crime of the addicts themselves * Teens between 12 … Continue reading
Drug treatment for crystal meth at Gatehouse Academy is very similar to drug treatment for such drugs as cocaine or heroin. Cognitive behavioral therapies that are designed to modify the addict’s thinking and behaviors in order to increase coping skills … Continue reading
Tonight (April 15th) from 6:30 to 7:00 they are showing the documentary ‘Crystal Darkness’ on a wide range of television channels in Arizona (see http://www.silentwitness.org/crystaldarkness/media_sponsors.pdf (pdf) for details of channels). While the documentary is told through the stories of young people that … Continue reading
Drug abuse is when a person uses prescription drugs or over-the-counter drugs for purposes other than what the drug was meant to be used for or in larger doses than directed. This will quickly lead to dependence and addiction. Monitoring … Continue reading
One of the best ways to say NO is by practicing for different situations where drugs and alcohol might be offered to you. For example, you’re staying the night at your aunt and uncle’s house and your older cousin offers … Continue reading
People that use meth often times have sores on their faces. One reason for this is because users often feel like they have bugs under their skin and they obsessively pick at their skin until a sore forms. Also, acne … Continue reading
Criminal activity is often associated with drug use. A survey completed in 2004 showed that 17% of state inmates and 18% of federal inmates said they committed the crime(s) that they were then serving time for while under the influence … Continue reading
