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Cocaine Abuse

Athletes May Use Cocaine to Gain an Edge in Their Sport

On This Page: Does Cocaine Enhance Performance? Health Risks from Cocaine Abuse Cocaine, which is derived from the coca plant,[1] has a long history of use for gaining an athletic edge. The Incan culture of South America regularly used coca leaves to give them extra energy as they made their way through the high altitudes … Continue reading Athletes May Use Cocaine to Gain an Edge in Their Sport →

March 23, 2012

Drug Abuse

Drug Addiction is Selfish

The focus is often on how drug addiction hurts the addict, but the fact is, there are few acts more selfish than drug abuse and addiction. The impact on communities where the drugs are produced, the individuals coerced into trafficking the drugs across borders, the cost to the community where they are used and the … Continue reading Drug Addiction is Selfish →

December 14, 2011

Drug Abuse

Is Your Teen Smoking Marijuana?

For some parents, the fear of marijuana and the loss of focus and concentration at school that comes with teen marijuana addiction and abuse looms large in their minds. For other parents, marijuana is far less intimidating than the idea that their teen may be abusing other drugs like heroin or crystal meth. How do you … Continue reading Is Your Teen Smoking Marijuana? →

August 19, 2011

Drug Abuse

Priest Accused of Drug Addiction and Other Scandals

Father John Corapi has been accused of drug addiction and sexual improprieties and has been forced to cancel multiple Catholic Charities fundraising events as a result. While the sexual misconduct may not surprise many readers, the reports of drug addiction may be somewhat scandalous. The charges, made by a former employee, have rocked the Illinois … Continue reading Priest Accused of Drug Addiction and Other Scandals →

April 22, 2011

Drug Abuse

Race Statistics, Drug Addiction and Prison

Reports vary concerning the proportion of U.S. prisoners between whites, blacks and Hispanics. Some say that the proportions are nearly equal involving sentences of one-plus years in state prisons for a drug-related offense. The most serious offense for 206,300 of those 1,316,409 inmates involves illegal drugs. What might come as a surprise – due to … Continue reading Race Statistics, Drug Addiction and Prison →

February 16, 2011

Drug Abuse

Having a Healthy Pregnancy After Drug Addiction

On This Page: Get a Strong Body for Pregnancy Good Nutrition is Essential Use Your Support Network Healthy Pregnancy After Getting Sober You’ve hit the bottom with your drug addiction, yet you’ve fought your way back up. Now you’re at the point where you are thinking about having a baby. Whether this is your first pregnancy … Continue reading Having a Healthy Pregnancy After Drug Addiction →

November 19, 2010

Alcohol Abuse

Risks for Teens with Alcoholism or Drug Addiction

The risks of teen drinking and drug use have never been more obvious. Brain scans are starting to reveal the effect that heavy alcohol and drug use can have on growing brains. Telling teens about this risk isn’t just about keeping them out of trouble; it’s about preventing totally preventable problems. A conversation about what … Continue reading Risks for Teens with Alcoholism or Drug Addiction →

November 9, 2010

Cocaine Abuse

Drug Abuse Makes You Stupid

On This Page: Drugs and the Brain Cocaine and the Brain Cocaine Addiction Rehab Rehab at Michael’s House The fact that drugs change brain chemistry and alter brain function, affecting the areas that control inhibition, logic, sight, hearing, and thought process is a concept that most people learn at an early age. Elementary and middle … Continue reading Drug Abuse Makes You Stupid →

October 24, 2010

Cocaine Abuse

Carrie Fisher Abused Cocaine on Star Wars Set

Carrie Fisher recently said in an interview that she abused cocaine when she was filming “Empire Strikes Back” as Princess Leia. During the scenes set on the ice planet Hoth, Fisher says she used cocaine. Fisher says: “I didn’t even like coke that much. It was a case of getting on whatever train I needed … Continue reading Carrie Fisher Abused Cocaine on Star Wars Set →

October 19, 2010

Drug Abuse

Drug Overdose Death: Turning Tragedy into Hope

Aaron Selchow of Los Gatos, California, lost his best friend to a car accident during his senior year of high school. Over the next three years, Selchow self-medicated his grief with drugs and alcohol until July, 2010, when, according to Mercury News, he overdosed on methadone and died at the age of 20.[1] His friends were devastated, … Continue reading Drug Overdose Death: Turning Tragedy into Hope →

October 11, 2010

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