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Addiction In Media
Drugs In Popular Movies
matthew / December 6, 2019
Drugs are featured in a plethora of different movies. Sometimes the main characters derive an income from selling these illicit substances. Other film
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Crime In Wales Fuelled By Drugs
matthew / November 25, 2019
There have been reports of daily crimes in the Welsh area of Llanelli, Carmarthenshire. These incidents have been due to drug dealing and taking. The
Addiction In Media
Substance Misuse and Help
matthew / November 9, 2019
There is no significant difference between regular substance use and substance abuse. It is hard to know when substance users have moved from using the substance to abusing it.
Addiction Information
Drug Overdose
matthew / October 27, 2019
An overdose occurs when the human body consumes a toxic amount of drugs. When this happens the body is overwhelmed and can potentially shut down. Ther
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Physical Dependence And Addiction
matthew / September 8, 2019
Sometimes people believe that addiction and physical dependence are one and the same. In actuality, there is a clear difference. Addiction, also known
Addiction In Media
Addiction Movies
matthew / August 24, 2019
Addiction to drugs and alcohol is a widespread issue that affects people from all different cultures. Hollywood often makes movies with addict charact
Addiction In Media
Stoner Movies
matthew / July 2, 2019
Not all depictions of drugs in movies are negative. An entire sub-genre of comedy has emerged where the protagonists enjoy regularly smoking cannabis.
Substance News
HIV Spike In Scotland Due To Drug Use
matthew / June 5, 2019
A study that was conducted from 2011 to 2018 has found that there has been a dramatic increase in the amount of HIV infections due to drug use and
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The Opioid Crisis
matthew / May 12, 2019
According to the USA's government website on drug abuse, 130 citizens lose their lives daily due to overdosing on various opioids. It has reached such
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Rise Of Cannabis Could Affect Mental Health
matthew / April 9, 2019
In the past few years, America has led the way when it comes to legalising cannabis. The government of that country would once arrest anyone found in
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