Do You Believe That Drug Addiction Is Filling a Void?
Question by Theory: do you believe that drug addiction is filling a void?
i believe that drug addiction is either a filler or a crutch. meaning, every drug addict is either using his drug of choice to fill a void in their life, OR to run away from something.
How the Immune System Fights Off Malaria
How the immune system fights off malaria
The parasites that cause malaria are exquisitely adapted to the various hosts they infect — so studying the disease in mice doesn't necessarily reveal information that could lead to drugs effective against human disease. Now, a team led by MIT …
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In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
In Annual Speech, Vermont Governor Shifts Focus to Drug Abuse
He urged treating addiction as a disease needing treatment, not just punishment. Caleb Kenna for The New York Times. Such speeches mark the opening of a legislative session and traditionally feature some pomp and back-patting as governors lay out their …… Continue reading
Anti-Drug Use Ad
Anti-Drug Use Ad —
New pill container designed to battle drug abuse
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A Louisville company has created a secure pill dispenser with the aim of combating prescription drug abuse. The Pill Guard is designed to ensure patients get the prescribed dose of medicine at the right… Continue reading
Top 10 Myths About the 1950s
Top 10 Myths About the 1950s
(It's often pointed out that Parker died, as a result of years of substance abuse, on March 12, 1955, Kerouac's 33rd birthday, and this bothered Kerouac a lot; he would die from alcohol-related causes on October 21, 1969, Gillespie's 52nd birthday …
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How Can I Talk to My Friend About Her Cutting?
Question by brooklyn resident: How can I talk to my friend about her cutting?
So basically I made a tumblr post about how I wanted to cut myself. My friend found out and asked me why and I told her cause I was stressed. She then showed me her cuts… Continue reading