Three Drug-Related Posts (Good Ones)
And a plea for your vote. The DrugMonkey blog, written by an anonymous NIH-funded biomedical researcher, takes on the question of why doctors dislike narcotics abusers but tolerate drinkers and smokers, and investigates whether there is something about opiates that “turns you into a jerk” in a post titled “Does one drug cause the user [...]
Some Background on the Psychedelic Renaissance
Ecstasy, MAPS, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. The psychedelic drugs, new and old, are not only among the most powerful ever discovered, but are also tremendously difficult to study and utilize responsibly. By the mid-1990s, rumors about Ecstasy (MDMA) toxicity were everywhere. Unlike Prozac, but very much like LSD, Ecstasy not only blocks serotonin uptake, but [...]
Liking It Vs. Wanting It
The Joylessness of Drug Addiction. Hedonism, the pursuit of pleasure for its own sake, is not really the answer to the riddle of drug addiction. The pursuit of pleasure does not explain why so many addicts insist that they abuse drugs in a never-ending attempt to feel normal. With compulsive use and overuse, much of [...]
Moonshine Makes a Comeback
But it’s still illegal. The question has always been straightforward. Distilled to its essence, if you’ll pardon the pun: Why is it legal to brew up to 300 gallons of beer, or produce your own wine, while it is illegal to make your own “hard liquor?” After all, distillation of spirits is the logical next [...]
Detoxifying with Marijuana Anonymous
What MA has to say. Marijuana Anonymous was formed in 1989 as a program for those having difficulty remaining abstinent from marijuana. It is based on the 12-Step approach formulated by Alcoholics Anonymous. The group was founded in California as an amalgamation of existing groups, such as Marijuana Smokers Anonymous in southern California and [...]
Impact of Parental Drug Abuse on Children Posted By : James Foster
Parental drug abuse can have severe implications on children’s life. Children of parents who abuse drugs are found to have various behavioral problems, social problems, emotional/mental problems, developmental issues etc. Such children are prone to get affected by problems like depression, poor academic performance, improper social behavior, delinquency, etc.
Gambling Addiction Posted By : Karan Raj
Gambling Addiction is hard to overcome. People who have a gambling difficulty often deny that they have a difficulty. They often don’t would like to stop gambling. It is all about the rush that they obtain each time that they play the slot device. Gambling addictions doesn’t just hurt the human being, but it hurts [...]
Effects Of Marijuana Use On Human Body Posted By : James Foster
Marijuana generally refers to the leaves and flowering buds of the Cannabis plant. It is a psychoactive drug and contains over 400 chemicals. Of them, THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main active chemical ingredient that produces short-term harmful effects such as depression, anxiety, distorted perceptions, memory impairment, and difficulty in thinking.
Top Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Principles Posted By : Alex Keynes
Substance consumption and even more intense, drug addiction are, sadly, one of several major flaws and concerns around the globe nowadays. Due to the fact that coping with serious drug addictions and individuals that need a intricate professional guidance, the drug rehabilitation can be a psychotherapeutic treatment that implies huge amounts of assignments, that provide [...]
The Basic Facts About Drug Addiction Posted By : John Smi
The facts about drug addiction can be scary. They can be intimidating, and they can be all too real for those who are dealing with a drug addiction. Drug addiction is actually quite a complex disease that affects a person both physically and psychologically. Drug addiction is characterized by an uncontrollable craving for a drug [...]