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February 2, 2015
How Not Drinking Can Improve Your Health
With the arrival of the new year, many people are following through on their New Year’s resolutions, including drinking little to no alcohol. This resolution…
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January 28, 2015
At What Point Does Substance Use Become Substance Abuse?
Every individual’s reaction to drugs and alcohol is different. Each person has a different genetic makeup and has had unique social experiences that influence the…
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January 24, 2015
The Top 10 Misconceptions About Recreational Drug Use
Drug addiction is a choice. While at first drug abuse may be a choice, it quickly develops into an addiction that alters the way in…
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January 23, 2015
How Movies About Drugs Affect Today’s Teens
Drugs and alcohol have become common themes in today’s pop culture. From movies to music, from theater to TV, regular references to illicit substances are…
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January 14, 2015
Health Consequences of Intravenous Drug Use
Drug addiction can have many serious consequences, but some forms of drug abuse come with health risks that are undeniably tied to the form of…
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January 8, 2015
The War On Drugs – Has It Worked?
The War on Drugs has been an ongoing struggle for many years, remaining an unsuccessful campaign with numerous consequences for individuals and societies alike. The…
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January 6, 2015
California Marijuana Laws: How have they changed in the last 10 years?
California’s laws regarding drug use, specifically marijuana, have undergone some recent changes, especially in the wake of the movement to legalize marijuana in several states.…
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December 30, 2014
U.S. Drug Statistics by State
Drug and alcohol abuse statistics by state are often influenced by factors such as geography, ease of access, and states’ laws. The Substance Abuse and…
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December 26, 2014
National Drug Overdose Deaths
Deaths due to drug overdose have steadily increased over the past two decades, becoming one of the leading causes of death in the United States.…
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