Amphetamines are types of stimulant drugs. They increase certain chemicals in the brain to increase activity there and in the body. Overall, the arousal of the body increases with amphetamine use. As you may know, there are various types of amphetamines. In general, these drugs make people more active and alert or better able to…
In the teen years and early adulthood, one mature activity too many young people mirror is alcohol consumption. Recently, young people have started making dangerous cocktails. One popular cocktail is lean drink, also known as sizzurp or purple drank. So what is lean and why is it so dangerous? What is Lean? The trick for any…
Generally, when we think of people struggling with substance abuse we think of adults. It’s important to remember that this isn’t always the case. Rather, teen drug abuse is a growing problem that has far-reaching effects. Moreover, it’s not something that happens to “those other teens,” but instead occurs right here, even in the best…
Alcohol and drug abuse are problematic across the United States. It’s essential that everyone who uses drugs gets treatment before addiction develops. The following drug abuse statistics demonstrate the need for education and treatment among all ages. 9.4% of the Population Has a Place in Illicit Drug Abuse Statistics Data from the National Survey on…