It is a fact and worrisome that drugs keep getting stronger – we now have drugs more potent than ever before, yet they fail to satisfy.
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Perhaps it is a sign of increasing levels of stress and tension that we need stronger drugs to counteract feelings of intense depression, anxiety or both.
It is the development of synthetic drugs that largely is the problem – technology has the...
As Purdue Pharma, manufacturer of the infamous OxyContin painkiller, prepares and tests an intended new formula – OxyContin medication for infants – reports are in from around the world that there are more babies born today, addicted to Oxy – than there are to crack.
The crack addicted baby is an infant born to a crack using mother. Apart from low birth weight and a wide range of...
OxyContin drug abuse in Toronto is alarming. There is no one in Toronto not touched in some way by the damage and harm caused by abuse of this prescription narcotic. In March 2011, the Montreal Gazette, reports that there are more deaths from OxyContin abuse in North America than from HIV. A study published in the Canadian Family Physician has found, in March 2011, that many doctors are overprescribing...
All the different pain killers that contain oxycodone are potentially addictive. OxyContin (Oxy), Percocet, Percodan, and Tylox all contain oxycodone which is a neuroactive drug. All drugs cause changes in normal body function. Pain killers such as oxycodone that interfere with normal levels of neural activity, are toxic to the body and can become addictive. The body and brain are very responsive to...
Canadian officials are finding out that social anxiety problems range from those introverted individuals to the social butterflies. Either extreme side of the spectrum can have a negative effect on an individual’s life. These psychological problems can be greatly maximized through the use of drugs. They are many times uncontrollable and can result in negative and even fatal happenings. Yes, the misuse...
Morphine, a highly addictive narcotic, is very intense, as well as dangerous. It is white in color and is usually crystallized in texture. This drug affects the central nervous system. Its adverse reactions include some of the following:
Reduces one’s sex drive,
Relieves pain,
Creates a state of euphoria,
Decreases hunger,
Alters brain functions
Canadian law enforcement authorities are concerned about...
There is a lot of stress placed upon an individual who has undergone treatment for alcohol addiction. Reports say that young women are more prone to have a problem with alcohol . The reason is that these women have a lot of stress in their lives, with household obligations , as well as with professional ones.This is sometimes the culprit that gives one more reason to have a dependency to alcohol. Because...
A recovering alcoholic and/or drug abuser needs care after rehab. Canada has many support groups that help addicts. This is a very important step in the recovery process. The 1st three to six months after being diagnosed are crucial times. It is easy for an addict to “relapse” into old patterns in regard to one’s substance abuse issues. Whether it is a support group or counseling session, a lack of...
Canada wants to make certain that its residents are treated for addiction problems, so this state has implemented the services, pertaining to many alcohol and drug rehab centers, free of charge. Due to a struggling economy within its borders, Canada is aimed at making its residents productive links of society, by mending those individuals who have issues relating to alcohol and drug addictions. These...
Illicit drugs seem to be a trend in Canada, as in other parts of the world. Even with anti drug education programs going on, there still seems to be more and more drug interest springing up. Many feel that it is the young generation’s way to rebel against their parents, society, as well as themselves. The sad thing is that many of these individuals become addicted after one or two uses and then it...
