drug and alcohol use

Signs of Drug Addiction: Signs of Drug Addiction – Know the Symptoms

Drug addiction is a dark spiraling trap that takes over a person’s life and sends their world into a fog of bondages, problems and struggles. The signs of drug addiction are many and vary greatly depending on what type of drug is being abused.

Different drugs affect people in different ways. For example, marijuana may make a person appear spaced out and distant while amphetamines will appear hyper and upbeat. Some people are more prone to addiction and some drugs are more likely to bring about an addiction than others. But all drugs trap and deceive their users.

I Have to Do a Speech on Child Abuse. Could Someone Please Check It and Say if It’s Okay? :)?

Question by : I have to do a speech on child abuse. Could someone please check it and say if it’s okay? :)?
Try to put yourselves in the shoes of children who are constantly being abused. Imagine being beaten, neglected or even sexually assaulted by the people who gave birth to you. Child abuse is one of the most tragic problems faced by children. Worldwide an estimated 40 million children under the age of 15 are subject to child abuse. The term child abuse can be defined as intentional use of physical force or intentional omission of care by a parent or guardian that causes a child to be hurt, maimed or even killed. This maltreatment can be classified in 3 different categories, physical abuse, sexual molestation and neglect.

TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS & ALCOHOL Trailer


 

TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS & ALCOHOL Trailer – TEEN TRUTH: DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE is a poignant film that engages, entertains and educates the viewer about the risks of drug and alcohol use. This follow-up to TEEN TRUTH: BULLY melds intense music, graphics, and teen shot footage with sobering interviews featuring students, drug authorities, and addicts to deliver an honest look inside substance abuse. A must see for all youth, TEEN TRUTH: DRUGS & ALCOHOL delivers an unforgettable message that will make anyone reconsider his or her next hit or sip.

 

Can You Send Sand in an Envelope?

Question by : Can you send Sand in an envelope?
My best friend moved back to Nebraska after her and I finally found out we actually loved each other. Now she is faced with physical abuse from her drug addicted mother and sister. She longs for the beach and me. I want to write her a long letter and send it with a small small small pinch on sand. Is this possible?

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Answer by MAUREEN L
yes

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Substance Abuse: Anger Management, a Neglected Topic in Substance Abuse Intervention

A long standing issue

Problems managing anger has always been a concern for patients suffering from addictive disorders. Pioneering research by my mentor, Dr. Sidney Cohen at the UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute demonstrated the relationship between, anger, violence and the use of alcohol and or cocaine. One of the most popular articles written by Dr. Cohen, was entitled, “Alcohol, the most dangerous drug known to man”. In this and other publications, Dr. Cohen systematically demonstrated the causal relationship between cocaine and alcohol abuse and aggression. Much of this research was done in the 70s and 80s.