Afghan Drugs Cause Addiction Epidemic in Indian Province

Afghan drugs cause addiction epidemic in Indian province – India s Punjab state which lies on a major drug trafficking route from Afghanistan has fallen victim to an epidemic of heroin addiction.

The Still-Harrowing Extent of Child Abuse and Neglect

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And yet despite the clear threat to public health, we still know little about the causes of maltreatment and how to effectively prevent it. Risk factors include substance abuse, depression, and a childhood history of harm, but then there are variables …
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The dangers of self-medication

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Abusing these medications can cause seizures. Aside from these physical side effects, Zamora said one of the biggest consequences students are faced with is the risk of addiction and dependence on these drugs. When students become addicted, they might …
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Book Review: Bait, by J. Kent Messum

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… of the men in the boat to root for (and cause, and bet on, and film) the demise of the characters arises because of our society's tendency to view addicts as somehow less than human, undeserving of our sympathy, our understanding, our empathy, our …
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