According to the 2010 Drug Trend Report, Prescription drugs, prescription drug use increased by 5 percent in American children in 2009, it is the highest of any other single demographic group. More than one in four insured children are now taking at least one prescription medication to treat a chronic medical condition. Usage of prescription [...]
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Marijuana is a very harmful and illicit drug. It has different names such as pot, herb, weed, grass, boom, Mary Jane, gangster, chronic etc. Many children are using Marijuana, and most of them don’t know the negative effects of Marijuana. Memory, judgment and perception are effected by marijuana abuse. Marijuana affects the students performance at [...]
These are the drugs which are snorted. They are used for the recreational purposes. These are the chemical vapors which are used for mind alerting. They are even cheaper and can be obtained easily. But they are as dangerous as they are cheaper, compared to other drugs. They are classified into four types like volatile [...]
Smuggling of drugs includes illegal transportation of Cocaine, Heroin, and Marijuana. Year by year, drug smuggling is increasing very rapidly. Expansion activity from Mexican drug cartels is the main reason for huge drug availability in U.S market. According to National Drug Threat Assessment (NDTA) 2010 report trafficking and abuse of drugs affects everyone and it [...]
Cocaine is a kind of illicit drug, which is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant. Earlier, there was a stable market of cocaine in America. But, after 2007, cocaine market was totally changed. From 2007 to 2009 there was huge shortage of cocaine in U.S market. No any single factor is noticed behind this decline. [...]
Study found that huffing is more common compared to smoking pot, snorting cocaine among 12-year-olds. It found that, most of the 12-year-olds have taken inhalants in order to get high than marijuana, cocaine and hallucinogens mixed. The deadly inhalants are comprised of aerosol computer cleaners, glue, hair sprays, paint solvents and gasoline. These can be [...]
Drug abuse is not only dangerous for the abuser, it also dangerous for the people around him. Whatever is the situation or place, it is never safe for any person. Let us consider a few important places where drug abuse or addiction may cause serious problems. Home: Any family in which a member abuses drugs [...]
Driving under the influence of drugs is a serious road safety issue as abused drivers along with others sharing the road, both will be at risk. The rate of drugged driving was more in young adults in 2008. According to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) 2008, the drugged driving rate was [...]
Rave parties are generally dance parties with music and light shows all through the night. They are commonly associated with illegal drug trade and abuse. Although ravers might use many legal and illegal drugs, some drugs are commonly associated with Raves. We will learn about those drugs and their possible harmful effects. Ecstasy (or MDMA): [...]
History of Drugs of Abuse
Feb 10
Today’s major drugs of abuse and alcohol have a vast history. They have been used for thousands of years for different purposes mainly in medicine. Alcoholic beverages have been fermented from different kinds of plants and fruits earlier. Some references to the use of alcohol in medication can be found in ancient Sumerian clay tablets. [...]