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St. Patrick’s Day is a global holiday celebrated annually on March 17th, the anniversary of the death of St. Patrick in the fifth century. However,…
A huge step for anyone battling a substance abuse disorder is admitting you have a problem. Once you know, you need help, having the courage…
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Club drugs are a group of psychoactive drugs. They act on the CNS (central nervous system) and cause changes in mood, behavior, and awareness. These…
Heroin is a highly addictive illegal opioid drug that was invented in 1874. It is processed from morphine, a naturally occurring substance, and extracted from…
Addiction is a chronic brain disease manifested by compulsive behavior and the inability to stop using drugs despite any harmful negative consequences. The first step…
Drug tests are often performed on people for various reasons. For example, it’s common for employers to do drug testing for pre-employment, in on-the-job accident…
People use drugs to change how they feel or experience the world around them. People also use drugs to enhance their abilities at work, lovemaking,…