UMMS Toxicologist Explains Dangers of ‘Molly’ Club Drug
UMMS toxicologist explains dangers of ‘Molly’ club drug — UMass Medical School toxicologist Richard J. Church, MD, has a simple warning for young party-goers who may think the club drug “Molly,” an allegedly pure fo…
DISTRICT ATTORNEY Malden man charged with heroin trafficking
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Can Amphetamine Abuse Cause Long Term Damage to Your Heart?
Question by Katie 123: can amphetamine abuse cause long term damage to your heart?
Hello, Over the last couple of years I have used drugs regularly- however have decided to stop and have not used any for a couple of months. I used a variety of drugs such MDMA, cocaine,… Continue reading
Baby Talk: Know the Risk Factors That Can Lead to Child Abuse
Baby Talk: Know the risk factors that can lead to child abuse
… perpetuate the abuse to another generation. Another risk factor is when a parent is known to engage in substances (excessive alcohol, cocaine, heroin, marijuana and drugs that affect their mental state), that alter their ability to cope… Continue reading
Detectives: Child Swallowed Cocaine
Detectives: Child swallowed cocaine — A 9-year-old child who was hospitalized suffering from convulsions, seizures and loss of consciousness had ingested cocaine, according to the Hernando County…
Colts owner Jim Irsay's troubles may go beyond March arrest
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5 Ways the "Growing Up Duggar" Book About Relationships Makes Me Jealous …
5 Ways the "Growing Up Duggar" Book About Relationships Makes Me Jealous …
Before I get married, I will have spent many hours seriously contemplating dumb dating rules, like how often do I text? … As a teenager and young adult, I had many conversations with friends about moments of… Continue reading
Are We Teaching Our Children to Depend on Drugs?
Are we teaching our children to depend on drugs?
Most of us worry about the impact drugs such as cocaine and heroin may have on our teens, but fail to research how the combination of prescribed drugs, impacts a growing body and brain. Somehow, we seem to be less concerned… Continue reading
Heroin Across America: We're All Paying
Heroin across America: We're all paying
It remains a small part of America's drug problem; cocaine, Ecstasy, painkillers and tranquilizers are all used more, and the latest federal overdose statistics show that in 2010 the vast majority of drug overdose deaths involved pharmaceuticals, with …
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New York Struggles With Heroin Overdoses
New York struggles with heroin overdoses
Some states, including New York, are reporting a rise in heroin use as many addicts shift from costly and harder-to-get prescription opiates to this cheaper alternative. A look at what's happening in New York: THE PROBLEM: … The New York City …
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Alcohol Awareness Month: Alcohol Is the Deadliest Drug for Teens
Alcohol Awareness Month: Alcohol is the deadliest drug for teens
No other substance is more widely used and abused by America's youth than alcohol, making alcoholism and alcohol-related problems the number one public health problem in the United States. Addressing this issue requires a sustained and cooperative …
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Drug Smugglers Tunnel Under US/Mexico Border
Drug Smugglers Tunnel Under US/Mexico Border
This Oct. 30, 2013, photo released by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement shows a tunnel linking warehouses in Tijuana, Mexico, and San Diego to smuggle drugs. The tunnel is equipped with electricity, ventilation and a rail system, making it one …
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