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- Drug Smuggling in Body Cavities - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenSmuggling drugs in body cavities is the stuff of movies and urban legends. Countless movies, television shows, films and books have been created about this subject, and in many cases the subject matter is either glorified or made to appear comical. But while some audiences may find humor in ...
Views: 5666(1 vote) - Premature Aging and Addiction - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenPremature aging related to drug addiction isn't just a concern based upon vanity – it's a concern of longevity and quality of life that is heavily affected by long term substance abuse. Drugs like cocaine, heroin, meth, ecstasy and crack are extremely toxic and quickly begin to break down a ...
Views: 2861(1 vote) - Alcoholism in the Family Structure - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenFor many years alcoholism was seen as a condition of the weak-willed and lazy, but today we know that it is a clinical, progressive and potentially fatal disease. And while the individual suffers the most from this disease, it is not and individual condition. It is a universal, human condition ...
Views: 1427 - Substance Abuse and Addiction in Prison - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenSubstance abuse and drug addiction doesn't stop just because a person has been incarcerated in a jail or prison. The symptoms of acute withdrawal and post acute withdrawal can continue for long after a prisoner has completed his sentence, leading to a high likelihood of relapse upon release. ...
Views: 1392 - Things to do in Maine: Belfast to Ellsworth - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenIf you're looking for things to do in Maine and your final destination is Bar Harbor, there's plenty to do along the way that most tourists and visitors are never even aware of. But if you're seeking a true Downeast Maine experience, you'll find a great deal of adventure waiting just off of ...
Views: 1230(1 vote) - Substance Abuse and Sex - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenWhen it comes to drug use and sex, the popularization of combining the two has come about by inaccurate portrayals of how substance abuse affects this basic human function. Books, movies and television have glorified drugs like ecstasy that purportedly increase a person's libido and greatly ...
Views: 1184(1 vote) - Alcoholism in the US Military - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenSince its inception the US military has had a very long and storied association with alcohol consumption and alcoholism. In Colonial times alcohol was considered safer than water and was regarded as an essential part of daily life for soldiers and sailors – including for recreational purposes. ...
Views: 1114 - The Cocaine Trade in South America - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenThe South American cocaine trade has been flourishing for decades, supplying nearly all of the cocaine demand in the United States and Europe. Constant wars, prison battles, dangerous border crossings and tens of thousands of people cut down in the streets has resulted in a culture that almost ...
Views: 986 - Addiction Warning Signs - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenRecognizing the warning signs of addiction is not always an easy task as the very nature of this disease causes a person to mask or hide the problem. Some addicts are so adept at concealing an addiction problem that it can go on for years without even close family members discovering the issue. ...
Views: 961 - Young Women and Addiction - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenPhysical dependence and addiction is a serious health threat to any person who abuses drugs, but these threats are often more serious for young women than they are for other groups of people. In fact, in his book Women and Addiction in the United States, Dr. Stephen R. Kandall states that: "the ...
Views: 915 - The Facts about Prescription Drug Addiction - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenPrescription drug addiction is one of the most prolific and misunderstood problems in America today. In fact, prescriptions drugs are the second most widely abused substance in the country behind marijuana. A great deal of the recent explosion in prescription drug use can be attributed to a ...
Views: 860 - US Alcohol-Related Fatalities, Injuries and Disease - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenAlcohol related fatalities, injuries and disease is one of the most significant public health threats in the United States. Alcohol is closely associated with domestic violence, assault, suicide, homicide, rape, on-the-job injuries and disease. Additionally, the number of drunk driving deaths ...
Views: 819 - What is the Difference between Alcoholism and Addiction? - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Jarvey HardcopenThe distinction between alcoholism and addiction is a dying one. For decades alcoholism has been classified separately from addiction even though both have identical symptoms and treatment options. These differences can be seen in the development of huge groups dedicated to one substance or ...
Views: 810 - Search Engine Optimization Terms Explained: Pl – Re - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2012 from Jarvey HardcopenIn the last article in this series titled Search Engine Optimization Terms Explained: Of – Pa, four SEO terms were detailed as part of our continuing comprehensive search engine optimization index series. These terms included On-Page and Off-Page Optimization – strategies for boosting your ...
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