According to the latest survey, the vast majority of substance abusers in the state of Texas are between the ages of 18 and 25, which implies that the majority of users are likely teenagers who are in high school. Texas deals with a very high meth addiction and violence rate compounded by problems with heroin, [...]
The issue of legalizing marijuana is a hot topic these days, mainly because of the noise being created by the lobbyists who are clamoring for legislation that will decriminalize the possession and the use of the substance. Not everyone, however, is aware as to why there is a need for such legislation.
That is because [...]
There is so much heat about legalizing marijuana in recent years. Part of this heat is generated by a sector of the medical industry, which claims that marijuana has medical properties that can benefit many people. However, most of this heat actually comes from the political arena, where a number of wealthy and [...]
Most of us have heard the song “Puff the Magic Dragon” by the group Peter, Paul and Mary. You have probably even been made to sing it as a child. Even though it was composed and first aired on the radio in the 1960s, the song is still considered to be an anthem [...]
Many drugs that have been deemed illegal by the government began with many legitimate uses. LSD and MDMA, for instance, were both used for treating mental ailments through psychotherapy. However, as it happened with LSD and MDMA, their usage went out of control, so much that the government was prompted to take action.
A [...]
If you have a sister or a sister-in-law or a close relative named Mary, Emma or Hazel, there may be nothing strange about hearing your kids talk about their Aunt Mary, Aunt Hazel or Aunt Emma. But if you do not have any such relatives or friends and you find your children mentioning these [...]
Alice B. Toklas is one of the many drug slangs for marijuana. The name is also associated with the notorious marijuana brownies, and it is also said that the slang “toke,” which means “to inhale marijuana smoke,” was derived from the name.
But who is Alice B. Toklas?
Before the name became linked with marijuana brownies, [...]
Methamphetamine addiction is one of the most prevalent drug problems, especially among teens, these days. For the past 10 years, there was a sharp increase in meth statistics, where the number rose from less than 50,000 to as many as 153,000. Around 2.8% of substance abuse admissions are actually treatment for crystal meth, and those [...]
For the past six years, there has been an increase of marijuana abuse in almost all cities all over the United States. Moreover, there is a sharp increase of marijuana overdose, which then brought sufferers to various health care facilities such as clinics and treatment centers. In 2001, addiction to marijuana brought more than 100,000 [...]
Though heroin is not as in demand as other types of drugs such as marijuana, meth, and cocaine, there are still thousands of young adults and teens who are into heroin addiction. Heroin statistics in 2003 revealed that there were more than 300,000 people from aged 12 and above who are into heroin addiction. Moreover, [...]
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