National Drug Addiction Awareness Week
... Drug Addiction Awareness Week Some of the projects provided youth with alternative activities to limit their exposure to harmfully addictive substances, while others offered awareness and prevention through education and various supportive means. "When drugs are abused, there's… Continue reading
Are Oreos as Addictive as Cocaine? Sugary Cookies Trigger Pleasure in Brain …
... Oreos As Addictive As Cocaine? Sugary Cookies Trigger Pleasure In Brain … Rats participating in another maze test were rewarded with addictive substances, such as cocaine and morphine, or a shot of saline. Again, rats were placed back… Continue reading
Doctors Take to Drink and Drugs
... take to drink and drugs One practitioner is being counselled for cocaine addiction. Other drugs abused include Ritalin, Propofol and Temgesic. Peters-Scheepers said of concern was the notable increase in the number of young interns reported to suffer from… Continue reading
The Problem With Pot: Legalization, Growing Acceptance Increase Risk of Abuse
... Problem With Pot: Legalization, Growing Acceptance Increase Risk of Abuse For Carpentieri, marijuana proved to be a gateway drug to more addictive substances, from alcohol to cocaine. Along with his user … With two states legalizing recreational marijuana… Continue reading
Burying the Economy to Save It
... Premiere Recap The bender in question finds Fiona starring in what looks like an episode of Silk Stalkings or a late-eighties perfume commercial with the tagline “Cocaine: The New Fragrance from Jessica Lange.” She blasts “In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida,” does a few… Continue reading
Civilian Police Academy Members Told of Dangers From Drugs, Gangs
... Police Academy members told of dangers from drugs, gangs A sample of seized drugs and drug paraphernalia, which included methamphetamine, cocaine, smoking devices and close to a pound of marijuana were shown to the class. Cavender explained that possession… Continue reading