Substance abuse

Our Mom Can’t Function Without Illegal Drugs.?

Question by marcusbowerman: Our mom can’t function without illegal drugs.?
Our mom can’t function without illegal drugs. This addiction is really beginning to erode our relationship. I am conflicted between wanting to help and fearing the consequences.

How do I go about helping in this personal problem? I… Continue reading

'I Sold My Sister to Fund Drug Addiction': The Awful Cost of Heroin Dependence

'I sold my sister to fund drug addiction': The awful cost of heroin dependence
Addicts in the world's most drug-affected Afghan region are feeding their own children opium to keep them quiet, and selling relatives to fund their own heroin habits, Metro has learned. … 'Now I wish… Continue reading

Why Do We Get Munchies After Drinking? Does Anyone Has a More Scientific or Clinical Answer?

Question by goosebumps: Why do we get munchies after drinking? Does anyone has a more scientific or clinical answer?
Does anyone has a more scientific or clinical answer? Does glucose have any affect?

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Answer by Chantarella
Actually- I dont.
But it would have to be the inhibitions. After… Continue reading

The Ripple Effect of Heroin in New Hamphire

The Ripple Effect Of Heroin In New Hamphire
But the popularity of the drug has been rising across the country in states like New Hampshire for the last two to three years, says Col. Bob Quinn, director of New Hampshire's Division of State Police. According to the Federal Substance Abuse… Continue reading

How Would You Talk to Someone About Addiction?

Question by Pork Chops: How would you talk to someone about addiction?
So I have a really close friend that is addicted to pain pills. I kind of suspected this a long time ago and then he finally told me that he had this problem. This issue especially hit home… Continue reading

County Health Rankings Report: Southern WV Unhealthiest in State

County Health Rankings report: Southern WV unhealthiest in state
"[And] when you look at substance abuse, we have a screening and intervention program now in place in our local hospitals…" He said there are many groups out there in McDowell County working for the greater good, so eventually, there can… Continue reading