
Seniors and Substance Abuse
Is substance abuse a problem among seniors? While the nation wages war on marijuana, cocaine, and other street drugs, roughly one out of five seniors
Is substance abuse a problem among seniors? While the nation wages war on marijuana, cocaine, and other street drugs, roughly one out of five seniors
In recent years, Ecstasy — also known as “E,” “X,” “Adam,” and “lover’s speed” — has sped to prominence, both in clubs and in medical
Are all herbal remedies safe? No. Many herbal remedies can improve your health when used wisely. But even some of these have the potential for
What is GBL? GBL (gamma butyrolactone) is an industrial solvent used to degrease engines, remove stains, and strip wood. In the 1990s, GBL was also
Whether it’s smoked, snorted, or injected, cocaine is a powerfully addictive drug. The first rush is so intense that many users come back for more.
When Len Bias, a 22-year-old University of Maryland basketball star, died of cardiac arrest after a cocaine overdose in 1986, some observers felt the tragedy
What is human growth hormone? Human growth hormone (HGH) fuels the growth of our bodies during childhood and adolescence. Released from the pituitary gland when
Your liver keeps you alive by filtering dangerous toxins from your blood. So what are you doing to return the favor? It’s up to you
As the epidemic of meth use spreads across the country, researchers have learned two lessons countless times: Meth ruins lives. Treatment works. Users who seek