drugs

Drugs are chemical substances that affect the central nervous system, such as opioids or hallucinogens. National laws prohibit the use of many different drugs that have the potential for recreational use are heavily regulated. Many other recreational drugs are legal and widely culturally accepted, including alcohol, tobacco, and caffeine products.



Articles Related to drugs

Teen Drug Use Down in Last Six Years; Prescription Drugs Still a Concern

 A new study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that teen drug use has dropped significantly in the last six years; however, abuse of prescription painkillers is still an “area of concern” among teens.
September 10th, 2009 | Research & News | Read More

A&E’s “The Cleaner” Highlights Drug Intervention

A&E might be the only channel that devotes two shows to drug abuse intervention: There’s the reality show “Intervention,” which profiles real people who struggle from drug and alcohol abuse and their loved ones, and then there’s “The Cleaner,” a drama about a recovering addict, William...
June 24th, 2009 | Addiction Treatment | Read More

Your Brain on Drugs

By Colin Gilbert The human brain is wired for survival; it is programmed to promote the longevity of both the individual and the species. One of the main ways it helps us survive is by initiating specific cravings. Hunger and thirst, for example, remind us (sometimes quite urgently) that we need to eat...
June 18th, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More

The Dangers of Self-Medicating with Drugs and Alcohol

By Colin Gilbert From an early age, Michael struggled with anxiety and depression. As a child, he always felt awkward in social gatherings, and, as a result, he did his best to avoid social interaction during adolescence and into his early teenage years. Solitude made him feel more comfortable, yet he...
June 12th, 2009 | Types of Addiction | Read More