While most of us have heard that drugs are dangerous, it can be easy to forget just how dangerous street drugs can be when they are part of your life. The two types of street drugs that are most often used include illegal drugs. These street substances include such drugs as the following: Cocaine Heroin … Read more
If you are addicted and pregnant, you may find yourself torn between your concern for your unborn baby and the strong urge to seek out your next fix. There are several serious repercussions to consider regarding potentially giving birth to a baby born addicted to the drugs that are in your system. It is important … Read more
There are many aspects to the various discussions about drugs. When we talk about drugs, are we talking about illegal substances or are we talking about prescribed medications? Are we talking about production, trafficking or the abuse of drugs? The topic of drugs is very complex, and each element of the drug issue needs to … Read more
Recently the media has focused on ADHD pill abuse on college campuses, and for good reason: while alcohol abuse and binge drinking are a great problem on college campuses, recreational prescription drug abuse is close behind. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that one in four college students admits to illegally abusing … Read more
Intermittent explosive disorder (IED) is a condition that can lead people to experience physical injury or grief. It involves episodes of impulsive aggression that lead to a loss of control and damage to another person’s body or possessions. If left untreated, the National Institute of Mental Health (NIH) reports that people with IED will experience … Read more