Posts Tagged ‘age groups’

Question by D: Christians: What are your views on Marijuana?
Seems like it’s becoming more accepted which is good. People are realizing that this plant is not a bad thing. It isn’t addictive(only psychologically but not physically like prescription pills, cocaine, meth, cigarettes, etc. ), doesn’t kill brain cells actually(monkeys were forced to inhale continuous Marijuana smoke for more than 5 minutes and the lack of oxygen kills brain cells, not marijuana), doesn’t make you lazy(Marijuana is classified into 2 groups “Indica” and “Sativa”. Sativa makes you creative, hyper, giddy, etc. Indica makes you sleepy and want to relax), makes you non-violent, and a better source of medication(You can physically be addicted to pain killers, xanax, depressants, etc. When you could vaporize, smoke, and eat the Marijuana have the same effect but with no addiction).    Read more...

by arimoore

Prescription drug addiction in Arizona has become one of the most serious issues in the state today. There are no fixed statistics on this kind of usage because it mostly goes on surreptitiously in the homes of the people. At the same time, there are no fixed trends and no data on the kinds of people that are into this kind of addiction.

However, it is assumed that people of two age groups are more vulnerable to this kind of addiction. One group is that of senior persons. They are assumed to be predominantly into prescription drug addiction in Arizona for the simple and obvious fact that they have access to most of these drugs. Since most of the prescription drugs that are available for various geriatric problems in Arizona are also habit-forming, this possibility cannot be refuted. The other group is of the very young people, i.e. of people who are in the age group of 10 to 14 years. Prescription drug addiction is possible here because they can obtain the drugs lying in the house and discover that they can use it for their recreational purposes. Younger people are found to be more into this form of addiction because of their inherent curious and experimental nature.    Read more...

Heroin Addiction in the News

Heroin Addiction: Beyond AA: Online mag offers stories of addiction and DIY sobriety
TheFix.com is the public face of a recovery model that leaves plenty of room for harm-reduction approaches
Read more on The Globe and Mail

Heroin Addiction: Officials: Heroin use up in all groups
Various Columbia County agencies including police, hospital, drug rehabilitation programs, and the health department have been seeing an increase in heroin use, not only in the county’s overall population, but in young age groups.
Read more on Register-Star

Heroin Addiction: Police fear heroin boom
A suspect is arrested in Brentwood after police say he tried to sell heroin during a January sting operation. Officers say dealers are eager to open shop in the suburbs.
Read more on Asheville Citizen-Times

Heroin Addiction: Heroin Addicts Speak

Meet people deep in the throws of a heroin addiction, with no way out.
Video Rating: 4 / 5    Read more...