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Ecstasy Addiction on Rise in Teens

June 22, 2011July 24, 2013 - by Dylan Thurston

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 of the drug includes euphoria, decrease in negative emotions, an increase in empathetic feelings and enhanced tactile sensations. Along with …

Society

Consequences of Illicit Drug Use in USA

June 21, 2011December 14, 2013 - by Dylan Thurston

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, with 34,598 suicides and 18,361 homicides. In U.S for every 15 minutes, there is a drug-induced death. Many preventable deaths …

Science-n-Technology

Role of Oak Barrels in Wine Making

June 11, 2011June 23, 2011 - by Adrian Fisher - 1 Comment

The use of barrels for storing and aging of wine is a traditional method followed since several centuries. Especially barrels made of Oak are used for giving special flavors for wine. Aging in Oak barrels gives a typical taste to the wine which is similar to vanilla, butter and spice flavors. It also depends upon the size and shape of the barrels. The wood from the Oak trees is seasoned and prepared and later used …

Science-n-Technology

Tips for Storing Opened Red Wine

June 10, 2011June 23, 2011 - by Adrian Fisher

The color of red wine is derived from the skin of the grapes used to produce the wine and from the oak barrels used in aging process of wine. Red wine is a rich source of antioxidants and it shows some positive effects on the health, but consuming wine frequently may lead to severe health problems. It is necessary to store wine at proper temperatures when it is sealed. At the same time opened wine …

Society

Illicit Drug and Alcohol Use Among the College Students

May 31, 2011January 6, 2014 - by Dylan Thurston

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 in 2009 was similar to the rate among part time college students, students in other grades or types of institutions. …

Society

Illicit Drug Use Among the American Adults

May 30, 2011June 1, 2011 - by Dylan Thurston

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 to 25, the rates of use of the illicit drugs in 2009 was higher by 21.2 percent than the illicit …

Home-and-living

Negative Consequences of Drug Addiction On Society and Economy

May 24, 2011 - by Dylan Thurston

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 and HIV/AIDS through injection drug use. Social Consequences: NSDUH data indicate that in 2004 over 3.5 million individuals aged 18 …

Business

G.M. Will Accelerate Chevrolet’s Malibu Production

May 12, 2011December 16, 2013 - by Gavin Moodie

The manufacturing of the 2013 Malibu will begin in January 2012 and the cars will reach the dealers sooner than expected. Malibu will be introduced to the public on Chevrolet’s Face book page and at the Shanghai Auto Show. The car will be introduced at the New York Auto show. G.M. has already indicated that it will be using the same platform as Buick Regal for the production of Malibu and this car will be …