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Krypto, Bud, Pot, Mary Jane and Ganja: The Truth about Marijuana Use It is common to hear music lyrics describing smoking marijuana. For example, the Beastie Boys reference marijuana in their song, The Sounds of Science: “I do not sniff the coke, I only smoke the sinsemilla.” What used to be thought of as seemingly
Born Addicted: Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome Addicted moms are directly passing opiate and other drug dependencies to their unborn babies, causing severe damage. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the average number of addicted babies born each year ranges from 100,000 to 375,000. In Florida, the Agency of Health Care Administration
Challenging the Addiction Challenging the addiction is essential for recovery. This process usually takes place in a residential treatment center; however, loved ones are also helpful in this process as well. An addict has learned unhealthy behavior patterns and coping skills throughout the addiction process. He or she will have to unlearn unhealthy coping patterns
Fame, Friendship and Drug Addiction Jason Mewes known for some of his roles in Clerks, Dogma, and half the duo of Jay and Silent Bob speaks out about his addiction to heroin and prescription drugs. Mewes grew up in a home with an addicted mother and pretty much stayed away from drugs and alcohol due
Sleep Disorders, Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Effects on Sleep Sleep Hygiene Sleep habits are known as sleep hygiene. According to the University of Maryland’s Medical Center, sleep disorders are among the most common problems plaguing our society: “We stay up too late and get up too early. We interrupt our sleep with drugs, chemicals and
Breaking Bad Bringing Crystal Meth Home I was one of the thousands that tuned into the season premiere of the popular television show, Breaking Bad. The TV show has given viewers an inside look at the dangers of the drug world (usually taboo) and the destruction and deadly consequences of using drugs. This show portrays
Olympic Heroes Fall from Grace Competing at the Olympics is a dream for many athletes and winning a medal is the pinnacle of their athletic careers. Some athletes go the extra mile to prepare themselves to perform in this worldwide arena. However, for some athletes, that extra mile means doping up for the games. Anabolic
Stripped Bare at the Olympics The whole world is still smiling in the afterglow of the Olympics. After 16 days of awe, the 2012 Olympics came to an end with a fantastic theatrical show to send the world off to wait for the next games four years from now. However, only hours after the closing
Heroin Dogs: Innocent Addicts Drug dealers commonly have dogs guarding their product and their place of business, but some drug dealers in Scotland are taking extreme measures to protect their illegal business. Animal shelters there reported that dogs are being injected with heroin to make them more aggressive and are trained to attack anyone in
Chasing the Dragon: Heroin Addiction According to the National Survey of Drug Abuse (NIDA) there were at least 281,000 people who received addiction treatment for heroin abuse in 2003. Heroin is fast acting, producing a powerful euphoric effect to the user. The person begins to chase the initial euphoric effects of using heroin, even though
