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Monthly Archives: February 2012
Many people fail to appreciate the terrible toll that substance abuse takes on American families. It is estimated that nearly 10 percent of all Americans suffer from a substance abuse problem, 90 percent of whom fail to seek help. In … Read More
Posted in Uncategorized Leave a commentMost are aware of the dangers of drugs such as heroin or cocaine. They are illegal and rightly so due to the damage they cause and their complete lack of medical utility. Yet certain prescription drugs are necessary for doctors and patients can also lead to addiction if abused. The rise of prescription drug abuse is a growing problem. Read More
According to the NHS more and more teens and children are being admitted to hospitals due to ailments associated with various eating disorders. Some children are as young as five years old. What can we do to combat this problem? Read More
The UK government is of the opinion that our society has developed some dangerous habits when it comes to alcohol. These habits cause undue strain on our hospitals and police forces. To combat these problems the government plans to release new measures to tackle the UK’s drink problem. Read More
It seems that every few months we read about a new “legal” high that is causing its users to suffer. They are touted as safe alternative to already existing illegal drugs. The truth is that these substances are dangerous, untested and certainly not safe. Read More
Authored by Ryan Rivera As a parent, it is only natural to want to provide the best environment for our children. We offer them protection and security so that their full potentials are developed. However, innocent as they seem, there … Read More
A new study out of Cambridge has found that certain abnormalities in the structure of the brain could increase the chances of addiction. The fact that some people may be born with a higher chance of developing addictive tendencies should help increase awareness to the fact that addiction is a disease. Read More
Research has found that those suffering from severe depression could benefit from being prescribed Ketamine. Used by doctors for decades as an anesthetic, Ketamine has also become a popular illegal club drug. Read More
Sex addiction is still not widely discussed, nor even considered a illness, by many in the UK. While this attitude can be understood to a degree, the damage that can be caused to the sufferer and their loved ones places sex addiction alongside any of the more recognised addictions. It is time we began to take this problem seriously. Read More
Researchers claim to have found a link connecting a severe form of morning sickness experienced by expectant mothers with an increased chance that the reculting child will suffer from depression and other mental disorders later in life. The percentages are small, but significant. Judge for yourself. Read More
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