 Category: Drug Abuse
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[ 2008-11-18 ]
Methamphetamine or meth is also known as “speed,” “crystal,” “crank,” “ice,” or “tina.” It can be snorted, injected, swallowed, or smoked and is popular with many people belonging to younger age groups who use it because of its psycho-stimulating behavior. Nowadays, 50% of people using meth inject it and feel a sudden ‘rush’ due to the release of very high quantities of dopamine into their brains. by Alice Campbell
[ 2008-11-18 ]
Drug or substance abuse is always in the news thanks to media, the Internet, and a growing awareness in people. That being said, substance abuse is a complex issue and threat to life. Family and friends of people who abuse substances or drugs go through a harrowing time and suffer pain. However, there is always hope. by Alice Campbell
[ 2008-11-13 ]
It was meant to be a good drug. Xanaz, a type of benzo, is normally prescribed by doctors to help ease psychological problems of their patients, including depression and anxiety. However, recent studies revealed that it can also be habit-forming, which means a chronic user of the drug can develop addiction to it. If you know of anyone who is suffering from this type of addiction, perhaps the best option is to let him undergo a Xanax addiction treatment in a Florida Xanax rehab. It may not be as serious as heroin and cocaine; but it can still be destructive, affecting the mind and body of the sufferer.
by Alice Campbell
[ 2008-11-13 ]
A cocaine addiction treatment is neither convenient nor easy. It is a very long process—in fact, winding, especially for those who don’t really get the much-needed help. What’s more, there will always be periods of withdrawal where the sufferer may feel of going back to the old ways. Cocaine can definitely affect the brain and the body, which makes it really hard to get rid of. Nevertheless, you have an option. You can go to a Florida cocaine rehab and be enrolled in a more holistic approach to healing.
by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Steroids are man- made substances related to the male sex hormones, usually testosterone, which promote muscular growth and the development of male sexual characteristics. These are categorized drugs, and when used inappropriately, they may cause severe, long lasting, and often irreversible negative health consequences. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
There is a fundamental difference between preventing ageing and retarding aging. It is possible to avoid certain conditions which would otherwise age us early, but they would not actually break the maximum lifespan barrier, which is largely multi-factorial. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Anadrol is a synthetic anabolic steroid with an active component called Oxymetholone which makes it the strongest androgenic steroid available. It was initially developed for therapeutic purposes due to its pharmacological properties useful for patients of anemia and osteoporosis. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Ephedrine is a sympathomimatic amine derived from a shrub like plant called Ephedra, especially Ephedra sinica, which is found in desert regions in central Asia and other parts of the world and is famous for its dried greens which have medicinal properties. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Nolvadex is the trade name for drug tamoxifen citrate which is an antagonist for estrogen that is used as a first line of clinical defense against carcinomas of breast. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Erythropoietin or Hematopoietin, unlike most of other steroids, is a glycoprotein i.e. a peptide hormone with a carbohydrate moiety, which produced and released naturally from the peritubular fibroblasts of the cortex in our kidneys. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Anavar is the brand name for the oxandrolone which is an oral steroid that has been 17-α alkylated to survive oral ingestion and the first pass metabolism through the liver. It is a mild anabolic steroid with a low androgenic activity as it lacks the capacity to interact with the 5-alpha reductase enzyme and convert to a more potent ‘di-hydro’ form. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Testosterone, which is a type of anabolic-androgenic steroids, is known to build muscle tissue & cause the development of male secondary sex characteristics. But, as the natural form of testosterone has a half life of only 10 minutes in the body. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Testosterone is an anabolic steroid & a potent androgenic hormone which is produced naturally in the body by the male testes as well as female ovaries, although the proportional production in males and females vary significantly. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
We all go through a range of dynamically regulated hormonal changes through different stages of our lives. These changes are characteristic to many variables such as age, sex, pathological condition, and exogenous administration of drugs or in the form of dietary steroids. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Steroids or anabolic steroids are a class of hormones affecting the development and growth of sex organs. The artificially synthesized hormones are frequently related to the hormone testosterone which is a potent androgenic hormone produced chiefly by the testes in males and & also to lesser extent by ovaries in females. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Steroids have no doubt, proved their medicinal worth over a period of time; however, they have also been notoriously abused for their muscle building attributes. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Search Engines, what a luxury they are! For they are a real comfort to those bootlegging myriad of extrajudicial poppin’ pills, which frequently include Steroids! These pills are often based on various male sex hormones that lead to the development of secondary male sexual characteristics, for instance, testosterone. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Steroids are well famous for their testosterone simulating properties of building muscle mass and enhancing endurance and thus have been notoriously abused to boost stamina and athletic performance since shortly after their conception. by Tarun Gupta
[ 2008-09-17 ]
Steroids, once notoriously famous for their abuse by bodybuilders, fitness buffs, and professional athletes, have found their way into wardrobes of many young damsels nowadays. by Tommi Corine
[ 2008-08-25 ]
Alcohol rehab centers are basically aimed to facilitate the alcoholics physically, mentally and spiritually and also help them to rediscover themselves in an alcohol free environment. The success rate of recovery from rehab center is real and they save lives every day. by Tommi Corine
[ 2008-08-25 ]
Number of people addicted to different types of drugs is growing every day. There are many programs which can help a person in fighting with drug addiction but drug detox program is the only one which is effective. People are addicted to different types of drugs such as prescription medication or street drugs. But the recovery process starts from the detoxification program. There are many programs which are offering effective treatment but the program you are selecting should be safe enough for the patient. You should always visit a pro before you opt for a drug detox program. Professional can help you a lot in every sphere of the rehabilitation program. Patient should understand both physical and psychological aspect of the treatment process. by Tommi Corine
[ 2008-08-25 ]
Drug addiction is a vicious circle which is enslaving many with its deadly grip. To break free from this needs lots of organized effort and will power from the part of the addict as well as well wishers. Addiction recovery is not that easy. It is a rough road. Many a times an addict finds himself in despair. He starts showing destructive, addictive behavior all the more. Withdrawal symptoms are difficult to handle. But even though they are tackled efficiently, if the addict is not taught coping skills, he may not be able to lead a decent life in the society. And the stark reality is that once they are not able to adjust with the new life and society, they return to the familiarity of their earlier addiction. by Tommi Corine
[ 2008-08-25 ]
Alcohol addiction is one of the growing social problems. There are many teenagers as well as adults who are not able to get rid of alcohol abuse. There are several complications of alcohol abuse. Some of them are hypertension, pancreatitis and much chronic illness. |
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