Opiate Addiction Articles
Harsh Truths About Cocaine
The word "cocaine" refers to the drug in both a powder (cocaine) and crystal (crack) form. It is made from the coca plant and causes a short-lived high that is immediately followed by opposite, intense feelings of depression, edginess, and a craving for more of the drug. Using cocaine has dangerous emotional and physical effects that can prove to destructive to all aspects of a person's life--and can even be fatal.
Ecstasy Can Quickly Hurt Brain, Researchers Say
Human brain cells can be altered and damaged by low doses of ecstasy, leading to reduced blood flow to the brain, researchers say.
Class-Action Status Sought in 'Light' Cigarette Case
A federal judge is slated to hear arguments this week about whether to certify a class-action lawsuit centering on marketing of 'light' cigarettes, the Associated Press reported Sept. 12.
Bingeing and Boredom
Western states like Wyoming, Montana and North and South Dakota have binge-drinking levels far higher than the national average, and local experts say that boredom plays a huge role in the problem, the New York Times reported Sept. 2.
ADHD Drug Abuse Gets Colleges' Attention
Colleges and universities are warning students about the risk of misusing attention-deficit drugs.
Lawmakers Propose New Miss. Stop-Smoking Group
The long-running battle over Mississippi's smoking-prevention efforts has taken a new turn, with state lawmakers proposing the creation of a new Mississippi Tobacco Control Commission, the Associated Press reported Jan. 10.
Vegas Casinos, Others Ignoring Nevada Smoking Ban
As the legal status of Nevada's statewide smoking ban remains up in the air, casinos and other businesses in the Las Vegas area are continuing to allow indoor smoking, the Associated Press reported Jan. 5.
Inhalants Are the Most Popular Drug for 12-Year-Olds
Children often believe that common household substances like glue, nail polish or gasoline are harmless. In fact, using inhalants can cause sudden sniffing death from heart or lung failure, asphyxiation, paralysis of breathing mechanisms or accidental from intoxication. Long-term effects include: brain, respiratory, liver, kidney and bone marrow damage; short-term memory loss; and hearing impairment.
Notorious Cali Cartel Leaders Face U.S. Prison Time
A decade after they controlled most of the cocaine flowing into the U.S. from Colombia, brothers Gilberto and Miguel Rodriguez Orejuela pled guilty to federal drug charges in a Miami courtroom, the Miami Herald reported Sept. 27.
Rapid Detox - Rapid Opiate Detox - What is it?
Also referred to as "ultra rapid opiate detox," rapid detox is generally conducted in a hospital setting and under general anesthesia for treating opiate based substances and addictions such as heroin, vicodin, methadone, or any prescribed narcotic pain killers.
