Whatever happened to the playground?
In today’s age, it seems like kids are starting to do things younger and younger, from wearing makeup to using cell phones. It seems that this trend of “younger, younger, younger” has pushed itself...
View ArticleThe Crystal Meth Epidemic
In 2009, crystal meth re-surged as a major problem for the U.S.. Homegrown meth labs—and their disastrous consequences—multiplied across the nation as Mexican cartels got their stronghold in the...
View ArticleGenetics and Addictions: What Predisposition Really Says About Becoming an...
Addiction is a touchy topic, especially when it comes to the relationship of genetics causing a dependence of any sort. Recent studies have proved that while genetics can play a large role in...
View ArticleA Prescription for Prescription Medication Abuse in the Military
In a little over a decade, the number of prescription medications prescribed for service members—including painkillers, tranquilizers, muscle relaxants, stimulants, and barbiturates—has risen from...
View ArticleFDA Concerned over Growing Rate of Prescription Opioid Abuse
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration are becoming alarmed at the increasing rate of prescription drug abuse in the United States, specifically opioid painkillers. Opioids are chemical compounds that...
View ArticleBruno Mars Discusses His Former Drug Abuse and Moving On With Life
With such a successful career already unfolding and countless hits under his belt, including “Grenade,” “Locked out of Heaven,” and most recently, “If I Was Your Man,” Bruno Mars seems like the...
View Article‘Glee’ Star Cory Monteith Checks into Rehab
Cory Monteith, who plays Finn Hudson on the hit Fox series Glee has entered rehab for substance addiction. Although this is not his first attempt at getting sober, everyone—including his girlfriend,...
View ArticleStreet Children Have Staggering Rates of Drug Abuse
Around the world, there are some 150 million children who are considered “street children” – children who work in the streets as their only way to get money, children who only return to a home at...
View ArticleA Pain Medication as Potent as Morphine without the Risk of Dependence?
The need for prescription opiate medication (pain medication), such as morphine, may arise for just about anyone. For most, it serves it purpose post-surgery or post-injury, but for some it is the...
View ArticleArizona has Higher Rates of Teen Substance Abuse than National Average
Around the country, there are millions of teenagers who binge drink or abuse drugs. However, there are some states that seem to be more affected by this problem than others. Reports from the 2011...
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