Synthetic Drugs Second Only to Marijuana as Teens' Drug of Choice

Synthetic drugs second only to marijuana as teens' drug of choice

Filed under: drug addiction help for families

"Easy access and the misperception that Spice products are 'natural' and therefore harmless have likely contributed to their popularity," reported the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA). "Another selling point is that chemicals used in Spice are …
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He once was lost, now is found

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The highlight will be a midday dim sum meal at Stockton's China Palace Restaurant, a longtime family tradition that seemed impossible to continue at the end of 2011. Okazaki, 46, once a successful businessman, is rebuilding his life after years of drug …
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Breaking the law to quit smoking

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“Although these electronic smoking products may be marketed as a safer alternative to conventional tobacco products and, in some cases, as an aid to quitting smoking, electronic smoking products may pose risks such as nicotine poisoning and addiction …
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Thirst for stardom could doom you to a rock star's ride on the storm

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Alcohol and drug abuse was the most common cause of death, claiming 53 musicians. Cancer took 25 lives, heart disease 21 and violence seven. American performers were more likely to die than their European counterparts, and solo acts were twice as …
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