Drug Abuse

From Courtney Shipe  According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), “marijuana is the most commonly abused illicit drug in the United States.” A derivative of a hemp plant, marijuana is usually smoked in either cigarette or pipe format. It has a distinct sweet-and-sour smell. Marijuana contains delta-9-tetrahydrocannobinol (THC), which gives the user a…

From Nate Rodnay  Marijuana generally refers to the leaves and flowering buds of the Cannabis plant. It is a psychoactive drug and contains over 400 chemicals. Of them, THC (delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol) is the main active chemical ingredient that produces short-term harmful effects such as depression, anxiety, distorted perceptions, memory impairment, and difficulty in thinking. Manijuana is…

From David L Greene  At this point in time, 15 states including the District of Columbia have legalized medicinal marijuana for patients with qualifying debilitating conditions. Yet there are still many people who say marijuana has no medicinal value. There are others who say the natural form of marijuana is unnecessary as the FDA has…

From Tony Bylsma  Is marijuana natural? Yes. The plant is natural, it will grow by itself, unaided in many climates. Originating in central Asia, it can grow wild on every continent other that Antarctica. Smoking marijuana is, however, a very unnatural act. Many dangerous chemicals are created in process of burning, so smoke from a…

From Vlad Suski  It is a well known fact that getting into shape requires lots of hard work. In addition to eating well you will need to follow a well balanced exercise regime. A short cut to getting a well defined body exists with the use of anabolic steroids. These steroids are a class of…

From Gabe Mirkin, M.D.  When I look at today’s baseball players, I just can’t believe how big they are. They are larger and stronger than the best players of the 1930s to 1970s. Babe Ruth, arguably the greatest hitter who ever lived, was a fat elephant with relatively small muscles and a huge belly compared…

From Ken Marlborough & Jason Ramage Drug abuse or substance abuse is a widespread issue. Although popular culture has created certain stereotypes for the drug abuser, all are susceptible to drug addiction. The intensity of addiction, the type of substance abused and the effects may vary based on the genetic makeup of the individual among…

From Marc Turner  Anabolic Steroids are the most popular name in the body building world. With its most positive and immediate effects of reduction in weight with in a short period has made it known world wide. This name will not fade with the passage of time as the other products which came in the…

From Donovan Baldwin  With all the accusations floating in the air recently about the use of steroids by highly-paid, and highly-respected, professional athletes, many people have become more aware of these drugs. Unfortunately, not so many realize the danger inherent in using anabolic steroids to increase strength and power. First of all, anabolic steroids are…

From Richard Mitchell  Anabolic steroids are classed as illegal drugs and are banned by most legitimate sports organizations. There can be no disputing the fact that testosterone boosts the development of muscle mass and aids sporting performance. Equally there is no doubt that its use can adversely affect the health and wellbeing of users. The…