Monthly Archives: May 2008

NBA Champion Loses Luster after bout with Drugs and Alcohol

It is NBA Playoff time, and the finals are soon to follow. After all, “There can be only one.” And the winning team will be known as champions, forevermore. It is true that the winners have earned something irrevocable and … Continue reading

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The Consequences of Doing Drugs

With the popularity of American Idol and Guitar Hero, it seems like everyone in America dreams of being a music star at some point in their lives. Imagine being a singing sensation, a Grammy winner, and then at the peak … Continue reading

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Grand Theft Auto IV – Just a Game?

The latest in the Grand Theft Auto series shook the entertainment industry last week with record shattering sales. The game sold over 6 million units, and it pulled in more money during its first week release than the highest box-office … Continue reading

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How Does Alcoholism Affect Friends and Families?

Alcoholism – With it comes severe, detrimental penalties for the drinker. Yet, what many overlook are the effects of alcohol on family and friends. Spouses, siblings, parents, children, friends and loved ones are all adversely affected by the destructive choices … Continue reading

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How do you treat someone who has an addiction?

Heavy drinking can weigh heavily on the hearts of those living with or in a close relationship with an alcoholic. It’s true that drinking makes alcoholics do some crazy things they wouldn’t do when sober. It’s important to realize there … Continue reading

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How do you commit someone to drug treatment against their will?

There is nothing like watching someone you truly care for make unhealthy, self-destructive choices. Dealing with a friend or family member who is suffering from a drug addiction can be especially challenging if they do not want to seek the … Continue reading

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NIDA-Sponsored Study on Addiction is Ground Breaking

A new study that was sponsored by the National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA) found that addicts that saw images of drugs, such as cocaine, and drug paraphernalia began to have cravings. And what is amazing about this is that … Continue reading

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New Study Links Teen Depression to Marijuana

The United States government just published a new report that links teen marijuana use to worsening depression in teens. Often what happens is that a teenager has an undiagnosed mental illness, such as depression, that goes untreated and the teen … Continue reading

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Should Amy Winehouse Go to Rehab?

Singer Amy Winehouse is in need of long term drug rehab once again. Winehouse was arrested recently over drug offences after the police received footage of her allegedly smoking crack. This is just one of the many drug-related run-ins she … Continue reading

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75 Students Busted for Selling Drugs in California

After a fatal overdose in 2007 on the campus of San Diego State University, police and the DEA launched an investigation into the drug activity on that campus. What they ended up discovering shocked them all. Dozens of students, some … Continue reading

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