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Long term effects of marijuana use
Long term effects of marijuana use Marijuana is derived from hemp, also known as, Cannabis sativa, and is the most frequently used illegal substance in the United States. It continues to be a controversial topic of legal...
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Long Term Effects of Meth Use
Methamphetamine is a powerfully addictive stimulant that dramatically affects the central nervous system. The drug is made easily in clandestine laboratories with relatively inexpensive over-the- counter ingredients. These...
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Long-Term Effects of Cocaine Use
Long-Term Effects of Cocaine Use By Jenny Hunt Cocaine is a powerful stimulant. It creates a feeling of euphoria, which makes it extremely addictive. The powdered form of cocaine can be snorted or dissolved in water and then injected....
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Long-term effects of alcohol abuse
The long-term effects of alcohol abuse are extremely dangerous and life threatening. Drinking in moderation rarely results in long-term effects of alcohol abuse. Alcohol is a depressant drug. These drugs slow down the activity...
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Heroin Use in 2012
Heroin use in 2012 suggests a rise in heroin use, a decrease in the age of first time users and a new cheaper version of heroin called “black tar” originating in Mexico. According to the National Institute on Drug...
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The Dangers of Alcohol Use
Alcohol is the most widely abused drug in the world. Over half of all adults in the US report regular alcohol use. For many people, moderate drinking is probably safe. It may even have health benefits. Some people should...
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The Dangers of Bath Salts
Bath salts are the latest in a line of “legal” synthetic drugs to hit the market. Bath salts are marketed and sold under the guise of bath additives, which is why they are legal in many states. Law enforcement officials...
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Cops Crack Down on Underage Drinking During Spring Break
Throughout Florida, law enforcement officials are combing the beaches, looking for underage drinkers. Officials have made over 1,000 arrests this month. Alcohol is the drug of choice among teenagers. The incidence of alcohol...
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Mexican Drug Gangs Using Kids as Mules
In the last three years, US border officials have seen a ten-fold increase in the number of minors bringing drugs into the U.S from Mexico. Mexican gangs have started to increase the number of children they employ as drug “mules”...
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Meth
Since 1989, five federal and dozens of state laws have been passed to try to control the production of meth in the US. One of these laws prohibits pseudoephedrine-containing products (like Sudafed) from being sold on the counters....
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