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Monthly Archives: March 2013

Drug Cravings

Without drug cravings, drug addictions would be lessened significantly.  The craving obviously perpetuates the addiction and the abuse that occurs with drug use.  Drug cravings can be physical or psychological. Physical drug cravings happen when a drug dependent person builds up their tolerance to a drug or drugs over time. Drug cravings, like other physical … Read More

Why is it bad to take sleeping pills?

Why is it bad to take sleeping pills? Many people experience insomnia and decide to take a sleeping pill or two to allow their mind and body some relaxation and rest.  However, some advise against the excessive use of sleeping pills. Webmd.com indicates that long-term use of sleeping pills can be addictive.  They state, “For … Read More

Interesting Statistics About Cocaine

Some interesting statistics about cocaine use: Cocaineabuse.us offer some interesting recent information about cocaine statistics and users.  They indicate that many people believe that cocaine is not a major threat like it used to be when cocaine use peaked in the 80’s. However, they cite that a study performed by the Substance Abuse and Health … Read More

Treatment for bipolar disorder

Treatment for bipolar disorder There is no cure for bipolar disorder.  However, treatments are available and have proven to be very successful in most cases.  Good treatment helps people gain control of their mood swings and other related symptoms of bipolar.  Because bipolar disorder is recurrent and lifelong, people with bipolar disorder need life long … Read More

What is Ecstasy?

What is Ecstasy? Drug-effects.us defines Ecstasy (MDMA (Ecstacy)) as a, “synthetic drug with amphetamine-like and hallucinogenic properties. It is classified as a stimulant.” Ecstasy is sometimes called “the love pill” because it tends to heighten one’s perceptions of color and sound.  It’s also been shown that ecstasy amplifies sensations of touch. According to drugfreeworld.org, “Ecstasy … Read More