alcohol abuse

Christians and Drug Use?

Question by Hope: Christians and drug use?
Someone asked a question about Bob Marley’s marijuana use and how it relates to spirituality. The hemp plant belongs to nature and there are other “drugs” with natural derivatives as well.

Why object… Continue reading

Parents Given Lowdown on a Variety of Drugs That Threaten Children

Parents given lowdown on a variety of drugs that threaten children
Prescription Oxycontin is frequently over-prescribed for pain relief after surgeries but is being crushed and abused by snorters and is highly addictive with severe withdrawal symptoms. • Heroin,which today… Continue reading

Los Angeles – 10/15/2010

Los Angeles – 10/15/2010 – LA.


 

Coalition targets suicide with sign
She also advocated initiatives to raise awareness about the factors that can lead to suicidal behaviors, such as depression, anxiety and drug and alcohol abuse. "We also need… Continue reading

Drug War Uncertainty as US Policy Changes

Drug war uncertainty as US policy changes
Drug war uncertainty as US policy changes. Story … “While this will seriously diminish the capacity of organized crime groups in Mexico, it could also lead to innovation of their criminal activities to… Continue reading

Drug Used to Treat Jim Flaherty's Skin Disease Could Lead to High Blood Pressure

Drug used to treat Jim Flaherty's skin disease could lead to high blood pressure
The auto-immune disease is not associated with heart attacks, say doctors, although long-term, high-dose use of prednisone can have complicating effects including increased blood pressure. “The… Continue reading

How to Fix Rehab: Expert Who Lost Son to Addiction Has a Plan

How to Fix Rehab: Expert Who Lost Son to Addiction Has a Plan
Drug and alcohol abuse in general has exploded nationwide, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which has tracked a two-fold rise in drug-related deaths… Continue reading