Monthly Archives: July 2008

Drug Treatment Facilities Losing Funding

An editorial in the New York Times revealed troubling news on drug abuse treatment in America. The editorial cited data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that stated 2,355 young adults between the ages of 15 and 24 … Continue reading

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Why Do Kids Sell Drugs?

A child’s introduction to drugs will sometimes be a story of being in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong people. For other kids, interactions with illegal drugs are a part of their environment – whether it … Continue reading

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Drunk Driving May Put Shia LaBeouf’s Career on Hold

Alcoholism has affected yet another young adult Hollywood star. Shia LaBeouf’s future as an actor has been looking bright until now. Success from last year’s blockbuster Transformers and working opposite Harrison Ford in the franchise revival flick, Indiana Jones: Kingdom … Continue reading

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Drunk Driving May Put Shia LaBeouf’s Career on Hold

Alcoholism has affected yet another young adult Hollywood star. Shia LaBeouf’s future as an actor has been looking bright until now. Success from last year’s blockbuster Transformers and working opposite Harrison Ford in the franchise revival flick, Indiana Jones: Kingdom … Continue reading

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New Study Finds that Deaths from Drugs and Alcohol Increased 3,000%

A new study found that the percentage of people that died after ingesting prescription medications, alcohol and street drugs increased by more than 3000% during the past 2 decades. One theory is that hospital stays are shorter now and patients … Continue reading

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Why We Shouldn’t Legalize Drugs

There is a lot of controversy over whether drugs should be legalized or not. Current federal laws prohibit the use, possession, and trafficking of numerous drugs, including marijuana. However, recently some states have passed laws or are considering passing laws … Continue reading

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Philadelphia Eagles Head Coach’s Son Sentenced to 2 Years in Drug Rehab

Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid’s son, Garrett, was sentenced to drug rehab for 2 years. Garrett Reid was serving time in jail due to an auto accident that occurred when he was on heroin. He was surrendering himself on … Continue reading

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A Refresher on Drug Use, Abuse and Addiction

The New York Times recently ran an article that recaps drug abuse and addiction and it serves as a great refresher for parents, teachers or anyone that knows someone using drugs or alcohol. It begins by defining drug abuse and … Continue reading

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What is an "Inotropic" Drug?

An Inotropic drug influences the force of the contraction of the cardiac muscle, or heart, thereby affecting cardiac output. In other words, it’s a drug that if it works positively will increase the strength and force of the heart. This … Continue reading

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What are the admission requirements for most drug rehabs?

If you, or someone you care about, are seeking drug rehab then you are already well on your way to a brighter future. When looking at drug rehabilitation centers or other drug rehab programs, don’t be surprised that there are … Continue reading

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