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Myth, Madness and Marijuana Dependence Not everyone who smokes marijuana grows addicted to this drug. Addiction to any substance is based upon a combination of factors: genetic, environmental, psychosocial, age of onset of use, and use of other drugs. Many believe that marijuana is not addictive. First, it should be noted that the marijuana available
Head Shops Sell Pot Legally Colorado and Washington became the first two states to decriminalize the purchase, possession and use of THC. This year voters in both states decided that the positive benefits of legalizing marijuana outweigh the negative ones. The Huffington Post covers this story, highlighting some of the financial benefits and reasons why
Who’s Got Your Back? Addiction is a family disease and it affects the entire unit. The troubles of addiction do not discriminate by social class or status, young or old. Recently, such troubles hit the family of rocker Jon Bon Jovi. The singer’s 19-year-old daughter, Stephanie Bongiovi, overdosed recently. She was found unconscious and unresponsive
What a Pain! Signs of Painkiller Addiction Prescription painkiller addiction affects many people. It’s not just the celebrities that battle with this addiction. Soccer moms and businessmen alike are struggling with prescription painkiller addiction. Many people struggle with their addiction behind closed doors. Dependency on these prescription drugs is usually not deliberate. Many people begin
Medical Marijuana & Kids: High as a Kite, Not Flying One The medical marijuana debate continues. There are now 18 states where medical marijuana is legal and two states (Colorado and Washington) recently legalized recreational use of pot. More people may be looking for prescriptions for medical marijuana. Some of these people’s medical conditions will
The A Team by Ed Sheeran’s Songs can paint a picture in your head and make you think and feel things that can touch you deeply. Ed Sheeran’s song called “The A Team” is a sad song that brings awareness about addiction. “White lips, pale face Breathing in snowflakes Burnt lungs, sour taste Lights gone,
Addiction in the Workplace Recently, more people are discovering that there are undercover alcoholics and drug addicts in their workplaces. These alcohol and drug abusers don’t look like your typical addicts and aren’t quite at the stage where they may need alcohol addiction treatment. Dr. J. Wesley Boyd, a psychiatrist at Harvard Medical School, has
Drug Addiction Side Effects: What Am I Gaining? Drug and alcohol addiction has devastating side effects. While you think that you are having a good time, drug addiction side effects are slowly stealing your life away. As the novelty and fun of using drugs and alcohol wears off, you are left with an awful addiction
Musical High Drugs get a free plug in music. From rap to rock and most music genres in between, drugs are glorified. It’s not something new, either. Drugs have been sung about for years. Musicians are drugs’ biggest distributors, bringing them to every iPod, stereo in every car, home and neighborhood. Marijuana, ecstasy, prescription drugs
Good Samaritans Rock On People in New Jersey don’t have to be afraid of calling 911 to help someone who is overdosing, even if they are using drugs at the time. Last week, Governor Chris Christie signed the Good Samaritan Emergency Response Act. Many families and friends are grateful for the change of heart and
