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History of Cocaine Use
Andean Indians have long chewed leaves of the coca plant to decrease hunger and increase their stamina for work. Chewing the leaves produces no “high.” Cocaine was first extracted from…
History of Amphetamin
If we want to touch the question very scientifically we have to realise that the term amphetamines refer to a group of three different but structurally very similar chemicals; levo-amphetamine…
About Teen Suicide
When a teen commits suicide, everyone is affected. Family members, friends, teammates, neighbors, and sometimes even those who didn't know the person well may experience feelings of grief, confusion, guilt…
Information about ecstasy addiction
MDMA users may encounter problems similar to those experienced by amphetamine and cocaine users, including addiction. In addition to its rewarding effects, MDMA's psychological effects can include confusion, depression, sleep…
Marijuana addiction info
Signs of marijuana abuse: Rapid, loud talking and bursts of laughter in early stages of intoxication. Sleepy or stuporous in the later stages. Lack of concentration and coordination. Forgetfulness in…
About Methamphetamine addiction
Abuse patterns Methamphetamine abuse has three patterns: low intensity, binge, and high intensity. Low-intensity abuse describes a user who is not psychologically addicted to the drug but uses methamphetamine on…
LSD Information
LSD (lysergic acid diethylamide) is one of the major drugs making up the hallucinogen class. LSD was discovered in 1938 and is one of the most potent mood-changing chemicals. It…
Rohypnol & GHB – what it is?
Rohypnol Rohypnol, the trade name for flunitrazepam, has been a concern for the last few years because of its abuse as a "date rape" drug. People may unknowingly be given…
What is OxyContin?
OxyContin is the brand name for an opioid analgesic containing the active ingredient oxycodone (also found in Percocet and Percodan). OxyContin is a legal narcotic that is available, by prescription,…
Alcoholism problem
Alcohol affects people differently, depending on their size, sex, body build, and metabolism. General effects are a feeling of warmth, flushed skin, impaired judgment, decreased inhibitions, muscular in coordination, slurred…
Cocaine addiction
In 1997, there were approximately million regular users of crack cocaine or powdered cocaine Why would anyone become addicted to cocaine? The effects of cocaine are immediate, extremely pleasurable, and…
Heroin addiction treat
"Clonodine has recently gained prominence as chemotherapeutic agent for the detoxification of individuals dependent upon…methadone." NIDA Treatment Research Monograph. "Research on the Treatment of Narcotic Addiction." 1983 Tolerance, Addiction, and…
The Origins of the Narconon Program
On August 2, 1965, William Benitez, an inmate at Arizona State Prison jumped down from his double bunk in the old cellblock where he was housed and made the following…
Parents of ’60s Try to Say ‘No’ To Kids of ’90s
Baby-boom parents who experimented with illicit drugs in the 1960s and '70s are facing the difficult task of persuading the children of the '90s not to follow their example. Antidrug…