drug abuse

What Does This Quote Mean to You ?

...  by Bobbi_boo: what does this quote mean to you ? Reflection Quote: Alan I. Leshner, Director of the National Institute of Drug Abuse, defines drug addiction as: “Drug addiction is uncontrollable, compulsive drug seeking and use, even in the face of negative health and social consequences.” Merriam-Webster defines uncontrollable as being free from control by a superior authority. It also defines a compulsion as an irresistible, persistent impulse or obsession. What does Alan I. Leshner’s definition of drug addiction mean to you both as a driver responsible for your own actions and as a driver sharing the road ...

What Are Signs of Drug Abuse in a Person?

...  by Samantha: What are signs of drug abuse in a person? My hubby used to use cocaine years before we met. He was clean when I met him. That was 9 years ago. Lately (the past year) I have noticed these things: he is never home. He will always be somewhere but home. He is out all night long. He never seems to have to sleep. He’ll work a 10 hr workday then say he is tired but after going out for a “beer” he is all of a sudden all wound up and stays out all night for days on end! He is moody and flies off the ...

Prescription Drug Abuse–one Conversation

...  Drug Abuse–one conversation – Aaron M. shares what he would say to kids.  Tags: drug abuse, prescription drug abuse, prescription drug ...

Parent Discussion on Drug Abuse and Addiction With Dr. Volkow NIDA

...  discussion on drug abuse and addiction with Dr. Volkow NIDA – Dr. Volkow has an open discussion with Harlem High School students on drug abuse and addiction. This video can also be viewed at: Dr. Volkow talks to parents…  Tags: drug abuse ...

Short Documentary About Prescription Drug Abuse

...  Documentary About Prescription Drug Abuse – In the addiction process, people find that they slowly begin to lose touch with their values and morals. In search for a fix, their lives slowly dwindle into…  Tags: drug abuse, prescription drug abuse, prescription drug ...

Nevada Couple Blame Internet for Neglect….?

Question by Emmi: Nevada couple blame Internet for neglect….? Check out this story: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070716/ap_on_re_us/neglect_internet_addiction What are your thoughts on it? Best answer: Answer by carr51I just don’t understand why people bother to have children if they don’t want to have the responsibility. Some people spend years trying to get pregnant and still cant conceive, they want so badly to be parents and yet you get people like this who treat children as if they were unwanted toys. I’m just glad that the children got taken away, I wish it would’ve happened sooner. I hope that they don’t suffer long term effects both mentally and physically – the parents should be shot    Read more... ...