It is also called as MDMA. This drug tends to create a sense of euphoria and an expansive love or desire to nurture others. There are many health effects that a person experiences when he is addicted to Ecstasy. When taken in excess, it increases body temperature to the point of being fatal. Psychological effects [...]
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Consequences of Illicit Drug Use in USA
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There has been an increase in the use of illicit drugs in the United States. This increase in the drug abuse has many effects on the nation. The harmful consequences of use of these illicit drugs are here under: Drug Deaths: According to the latest data available, 38,371 people died of drug-induced causes in 2007, [...]
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Jun 21, 2011
Illicit Drug and Alcohol Use Among the College Students
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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) included 9 categories of illicit drugs and 4 categories of prescription drugs. Illicit drugs are marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and inhalants and the prescription drugs are pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. Illicit Drug Use: The rate of illicit use among the full time college students [...]
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May 31, 2011
Illicit Drug Use Among the American Adults
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The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) included 9 categories of illicit drugs which includes use of marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, and inhalants and the non medical use of prescription type pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives. This research is funded by Monitoring The Future (MFT) group. For the young adults aged 18 [...]
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May 30, 2011
Negative Consequences of Drug Addiction On Society and Economy
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Drug abusing not only effects the individuals who are abusing drugs but it also effects their families and friends, various businesses, and government resources. Drug abuse can also cause ill health, sickness and ultimately death of the persons who are addicted to the drugs. Drug abuse may cause contraction of needle borne illnesses including hepatitis [...]
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May 24, 2011
Know About Marijuana Addiction and Its Signs and Symptoms
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Marijuana testing is commonly done at workplaces and home to detect the drug abused employees and children. Marijuana addiction among the users can be identified by some signs and symptoms. Certain physical and physiological changes occur in the drug users. Some of the signs of marijuana addiction are: Relaxation Drowsiness Sedation Euphoria Altered perception of [...]
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Feb 16, 2011
Facts about Drug Abuse and Addiction
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Drugs are the chemicals, which have susceptible impact on neuro-chemical balance of human brain that effects feelings and actions of an individual. Abusing drugs often or regularly leads to addiction. Although there is no particular age limit for drug addiction, earlier abuse causes more serious drug addiction. Reasons for addiction Every abuser has a different [...]
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Nov 18, 2010
Deaths Related to Different Drugs – DAWN
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Using illegal drugs causes many problems. It leads to death as well. According to survey report by DAWN, drug related death rate is increasing from one period other . Drug use causes death of many people. The investigation was done for DAWN cases. There are many type of drugs which cause deaths such as: Many [...]
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Oct 13, 2010
Drug Test Strips Provides a Wide Range of Marijuana Testing Solutions to Better Serve Its Customers
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Released by: Drugteststrips.com Drugteststrips.com provides a wide range of niche Marijuana testing solutions to better serve its customers especially home users. These Marijuana testing solutions are available in oral, urine test formats as test cards and test cups. Drugteststrips.com, a professionally managed online drugstore is providing a wide range of Marijuana testing solutions to better [...]
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Sep 21, 2010
Know About PCP Abuse Statistics as per NIDA
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In 1950, PCP was developed as as intravenous anesthetic. It is a powder of white crystalline which is dissolve in alcohol or water and it has a taste of bitter chemical. It can be smoked, snorted and orally ingested. It has different names such as Ozone, Angel dust, Wack, Rocket fuel. PCP use causes physiological [...]
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Aug 31, 2010
Different Resources or Options for Drug Treatment of Drug addiction
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Because of the increase in the number of drug addicts, many treatment centers have been established for treating the drug addicts. One might get confused and may not have a clear view on how to decide the type of resource which is useful for themselves or for the family members. So, here are some of [...]
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Aug 18, 2010
Alliance Formation Among US And Mexican Gangs
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Smuggling market is growing year by year and every year new gangs are emerging in some part of world. In 2009, Mexican drug cartels introduced new alliance with violent American street and prison gangs. This alliance helps to tighten the hold on U.S. Narcotics market. According to 2010 Drug Threat Assessment, Mexican drug cartels deals [...]
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Jun 8, 2010
Smuggling Of Drugs By Various DTOs
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Smuggling of drugs is a very old kind of business and time to time smuggling groups are changing. In earlier period of time, drugs smuggling business was ruled by Columbian DTOs, but in present time drugs business are dominated by Mexican DTO’s. These groups constitute greatest drug trafficking threat to the United States and earn [...]
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Jun 4, 2010