9 Reasons Why Sanjay Gupta Changed His Mind About Marijuana
9 Reasons Why Sanjay Gupta Changed His Mind About Marijuana
Filed under: tobacco abuse
"We now know that while estimates vary, marijuana leads to dependence in around 9 to 10% of its adult users." Cocaine, classified as a (less addictive) schedule 2 substance, hooks 20% of those who use it. Around 25% of heroin users and 30% of tobacco … Read more on Chron.com
Study: More County 7th Graders Are Smoking Pot
Filed under: tobacco abuse
Mo. House, Senate Pass Bills Revising Criminal Code
Mo. House, Senate pass bills revising criminal code
Filed under: crack abuse
JEFFERSON CITY • After prosecuting child abuse cases for more than 20 years, Stone County Prosecutor Matt Selby can tell you one thing for certain: They're never easy. The difficulty doesn't simply stem from the nature of these crimes — or the absence … Read more on STLtoday.com
West Side Neighborhood Watch
Filed under: crack abuse
Officers also found two handguns, crack, heroin and a bulletproof vest in his car. The man was charged with drug abuse, trafficking in drugs, possession of criminal tools and improper handling of a firearm. Officers observed a hand-to-hand drug … Read more on Akron Leader Publications
Clapton’s “Cocaine”?
Question by jd ma: Clapton’s “Cocaine”?
I’ve read the lyrics over and over. Is it about HIS love of cocaine or a WOMAN’S love of cocaine or about him trying to get this particular Coke Ho?
Best answer:
Answer by Paperbag Writer
Eric Clapton’s “Cocaine,” a cover version of a song by J. J. Cale, is an anti-drug abuse statement (contrary to popular belief). Here’s a quote from Clapton himself:
Toronto Mayor Says He's Off Drugs, Hits Gym Daily
Toronto mayor says he's off drugs, hits gym daily
Filed under: Rock Cocaine Vs Crack
TORONTO — Toronto Mayor Rob Ford says he no longer uses illegal drugs, goes to the gym every day and doesn't drink as much as he used to. … Ford is running for re-election this year, despite admitting last fall to smoking crack cocaine while in office. Read more on The Herald | HeraldOnline.com
Beloit Police are Cracking Down on Heroin
Filed under: Rock Cocaine Vs Crack
Heroin: America's Silent Assassin
Heroin: America's Silent Assassin
Filed under: cocaine fact sheet
These figures include previous heroin users now abusing prescribed meds, in addition to older chronic pain patients, and the numbers actually exceed those for heroin and cocaine combined. These trends piggyback on international drug market dynamics … Read more on Daily Beast
Demaryius Thomas: the Raider days
Filed under: cocaine fact sheet
Tyeshia Smith is a senior, and a regular atop the West Laurens score sheet. "I wouldn't be playing sports if it wasn't for my … The two kids were split up once their mother, Katina Smith, was sentenced to serve 20 years on charges of conspiracy to … Read more on 13WMAZ
The “Numbing Effect” of Cocaine????
Question by kill j: the “numbing effect” of cocaine????
what do people mean by a numb face. is it the numbing snesation where is it tingling cold and you cant realy feel that much, like when you lose circulation from sitting on your foot??
or is it numbing as in your nose is so numb from it that if someone were to stick a nail through it you wouldnt even know someone is touching you?
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Ohio House Passes Bill to Prevent Drug Abuse in Youths
Ohio House Passes Bill To Prevent Drug Abuse In Youths
Filed under: the drug abuse
Danielle Smoot, founder of Cole's Warriors, an organization aimed at preventing prescription drug abuse among teenagers, is very supportive of the bill, saying that she is very excited about the bill which she considers a step in the right direction to … Read more on New Carlisle News
2014 National Drug Facts Week Event: Blake H.S. Dance Performance, Shattering the Myths – Teen dance students are “Shattering the Myths” as they kick off the 2014 NDFW. These are student from Ms. D’Anna’s 3rd period dance class from James Hubert Blake High School in Silver Spring,…
Minimum Reforms
Minimum reforms
Filed under: Statistics On Crack Cocaine Abuse
For example, a five-year mandatory minimum sentence now applies for simple possession of 28 grams of crack cocaine rather than the 5 grams required under the old law, according to an analysis by Families Against Mandatory Minimums. Allowing offenders … Read more on The News Herald
Sunday preview: Crime stats reflect Wilmington violence
Filed under: Statistics On Crack Cocaine Abuse
E-Cigarettes May Lead to Nicotine Addiction
E-cigarettes may lead to nicotine addiction
Filed under: study addiction
E-cigarettes are promoted as safe alternates to cigarettes, but may only serve as a new route to nicotine addiction among adolescents, a new UCSF study has found. E-cigarettes are battery-powered devices that look like cigarettes and deliver nicotine … Read more on San Francisco Chronicle
Non Celebrity Rehab, everyday people dealing with addiction 3 of 3 Testimonials – www.go2newinsights.com Drug and alcohol rehab affect the whole family, and at New Insights we are working to treat everyone that is touched by this disease.
Cops Pretend to Be 11th Graders, Then Arrest 25 Students
Cops Pretend To Be 11th Graders, Then Arrest 25 Students
Filed under: Crack Cocaine Statistics 2011
Marijuana, cocaine, crack, meth, hashish and various prescription pills were among the drugs recovered by deputies during the course of the investigation. The underage students were taken to juvenile hall, and the adult … <a href="http://www … Read more on Huffington Post
Anti-Drug Efforts Succeeding in Colombia
Filed under: Crack Cocaine Statistics 2011
Joint anti-drug efforts between the United States and Colombia have reduced cocaine production and violence and could serve as a model for other regional countries aiming to build better democracies, experts say. For the … of the Appropriations … Read more on Washington Free Beacon