Any of us who have observed heavy cocaine users have figured out that their brains behave differently than non-users – just talk to one for a few minutes. This seems to hold true for drug abusers of heroin, methamphetamine, pot and any mind altering substance.
The brains of those who drink too heavily are especially interesting [...]
Cocaine Drug Addiction Facts
Cocaine is the second most commonly used illicit drug (following marijuana) in the United States. According to the 2003 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, more than 34 million Americans (14.7%) age 12 or older had used cocaine at least once in their lifetime.
“While coca leaves have been used for centuries [...]
What Are Stimulants?
The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia explains what stimulants are and the effect they have on the person abusing them.
“Education is the best tool we have to fight drug addiction,” states Director Mary Rieser, The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia. “The more information we have, the better chance we [...]
Drug Abuse Signs To Be Aware Of
You know something is not right. Things have changed, attitudes are different, something is different, but you can’t quite put your finger on it.
Could it be drugs?
The Atlanta Recovery Center warns that unless you are aware of the signs of drug abuse, it may be difficult [...]
Marijuana, as this article points out, can cause confusion, especially for those who smoke it.
It remains the gateway drug to cocaine, heroin, methamphetamine and other drugs and there really is no confusion about that.
It is also the gateway to drug rehab.
“A decade after voters in Washington state passed a medical-marijuana law, there is still confusion [...]
Small marijuana farmers have been just waiting for the day when pot would be legalized – the time has come in many places and now suddenly they are competing with the drug cartel? This growth did not just happen in the last day or two – it has now just come to view.
Bringing ex-drug dealers [...]
It is more interesting and appealing when Mary Bono Mack speaks about addiction in her own family and she wants to do something about it as regards to public health.
Michael Jackson put addiction back on the radar screen and the need for addiction treatment is starting to appear.
As Congress is talking about health care and [...]
The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab Educates on Signs of Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine is a crystalline white powder; crack is a drug that looks like small white rocks of chalk.
Would you be able to tell if someone is on cocaine?
What about crack?
The Atlanta Recovery Center Drug Rehab in Georgia is teaching parents and anyone interested on [...]
Didn’t anyone realize that ethical business men are not going to suddenly rush to open up dispensaries that provide marijuana? The same vendors that were selling illegally are likely to go from the illegal side to the legal side of sales, but unless they have a serious education about ethics, there is going to be [...]
We are creating enough future alcoholics who are going to need alcohol treatment through TV advertising that is aimed at youth.
Being also bombarded by ads on Facebook, reduces the chances of any drug and alcohol education these kids could possibly be receiving being lost in the din of advertisement.
Whether a youth is abusing cocaine, methamphetamine, [...]
