Drugs & Addiction
January 27, 2016
Out of Control: The Epidemic of Heroin in New Hampshire
The state of New Hampshire is currently facing an unlikely epidemic—heroin abuse and addiction has skyrocketed in recent years. But this problem is not unique…
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January 26, 2016
Just One Click: The State of Benzodiazepines and Online Sales
Prescription drug abuse is one of the fasting growing problems in the United States and across the globe. As more prescriptions are written for a…
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January 19, 2016
Can Sleep Aids and Cough Medicine be Gateway Drugs?
When people think about drug abuse and addiction, illegal substances that are dangerous and come with criminal charges normally spring to mind. In many cases,…
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January 13, 2016
A Bitter Truth; The Shocking Dangers of Sugar Addiction
Sugar is something we consume regularly from a very young age. In many cases, sugar consumption begins before we even have a say in the…
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January 12, 2016
Special K; Ketamine Use Around the World
Ketamine is an anesthetic that is used to induce a lack of sensation or feeling prior to surgery or other medical procedures. In some cases,…
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January 5, 2016
How Binge Drinking While Young Can Permanently Destroy your Brain
Many people begin drinking alcohol during adolescence or young adulthood. This is often due to peer pressure and the perception that alcohol consumption at this…
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December 22, 2015
The Rise of the Middle-Aged Addict
As a society, we largely view substance abuse and addiction as a problem of the youth. When we talk about addiction, we are most often…
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December 16, 2015
Can an Anti-Alcoholism Drug Help Cure HIV?
Antabuse, also known as disulfiram, is a drug used to treat alcoholism. The drug has been used in treatment for over 60 years and is…
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December 15, 2015
The Decriminalization Dilemma; the Risk of Ireland’s New Drug Policy
In many countries, drug addiction carries with it a negative stigma. Some drugs, such as marijuana, have recently been garnering national attention with discussions surrounding…
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