Marijuana is one of the commonly abused illegal drugs in United States. Marijuana is a dry, shredded green and brown mix of flowers, stems, seeds, and leaves which are taken from the hemp plant Cannabis Sativa. The main chemical in marijuana is delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or THC. If someone uses ma[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Substance Abuse’
June 4th, 2010 - 6:45 am § in Health
Illicit Drug Availability Trends In Recent Years
Trafficking, use of illicit drugs, non-medical use of controlled prescription drugs, laundering of proceeds generated through illicit drug sales are some common trends which are noticed in recent years. Domestic drug trafficking gangs have played significant role in the illicit drug trade. This effo[...]
April 21st, 2010 - 2:06 am § in Society
Illicit Drug Smuggling In U.S
Illicit drug smuggling is a kind of global market, which involves cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of illegal controlled drugs. Developing countries are usually major drug production countries and it most affected the global trade. Drugs are smuggled from one country to another coun[...]
March 26th, 2010 - 1:45 am § in Health
After Long Decline, Drug Use Climbs
A report showed that teens in high school taking illegal drugs marijuana, and ecstasy are at increasing rates in 2009. It is the first high increase in teen drug use since 1998. After a decade of decreasing drug use in US teens, marijuana, and ecstasy use is reported to be increasing. For drug-preve[...]
March 25th, 2010 - 1:44 am § in Health
Substance Abuse Awareness at DSS
The substance abuse prevention week at Dunnville Secondary School, was an interesting one, showing a performance by hypnotist Robert Maxwell, and also a video and presentation regarding the dangers of substance abuse and the effects of those risks. The hallways of DSS were filled with many differe[...]
March 13th, 2010 - 4:40 am § in Health
Know About Different Types of Drug Testing
Drug addiction is one of the major health issues today. Not only in one country, drug addiction is widespread allover the world. People both male or female, young or old, rich or poor, black or white, Asian or American, educated or uneducated, employed or unemployed, people from rural or urban back [...]
March 9th, 2010 - 6:45 am § in Health
Rave Parties-Teenagers Way to Hell
Rave parties are all night dance parties often with high volumes of music and light shows. Raves as they are generally called are one of the most dangerous places on the earth with serious drug trade and abuse. Mostly many teenagers get exposed to dangerous drugs in these parties. They get attracted[...]
March 5th, 2010 - 4:01 am § in Health
Gaming Fanatics Show Hallmarks Of Drug Addiction
Believe it or not, computer games may trigger drug abuse habit. According to Sabine Grusser report, excessive computer gaming has the hallmarks of drugs addiction. It was concluded when many patients were admitted and their parents and family members calling for help. Learning is an important mechan[...]
March 3rd, 2010 - 4:01 am § in Health
Measures To Raise Drugs Free Teens
Drug addiction is a serious problem for the teenagers. It is a worst thing for their upcoming future. The following measures have to be taken to steer them away from the drug abuse: Parents should first have to think about themselves and avoid drug or alcohol abuse because children generally start a[...]
February 22nd, 2010 - 3:24 am § in Health
Impact of Marijuana Abuse on Health
Marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in America. Marijuana is made up of dried flowers, leaves or stalks of the Cannabis sativa plant. A report from National Survey on Drug Abuse and Health (NSDUH) 2008, states that there were about 26 million people marijuana abusers in America in 200[...]