Drug Abuse

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Question by Hello™: What song should I use for this short film?
I have to make a short film for school about “teenage substance abuse”. It’s a fictional movie where a guy overdoses and I need a song that either sounds really sad, or has lyrics slightly relevant to the topic.

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Answer by GOD
The Verve – Drugs Don’t Work!

All this talk of getting old
It’s getting me down my love
Like a cat in a bag, waiting to drown
This time I’m comin’ down

And I hope you’re thinking of me
As you lay down on your side
Now the drugs don’t work
They just make you worse
But I know I’ll see your face again

Now the drugs don’t work
They just make you worse
But I know I’ll see your face again    Read more...

N.C. officials target drug, alcohol abuse at UNC campuses
Gov. McCrory said there will eventually be a long-term plan to combat the problem Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

Integrated Behavorial Health Conference tackles drug abuse, other mental health issues
West Virginia’s substance abuse problem is one focus of the Integrated Behavioral Health Conference in Charleston this week. Professionals from health care, government and law enforcement are meeting to find the best ways to handle substance abuse and other mental health needs. Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

Drug abuse groups say pot stance of feds is wrong
Drug abuse prevention groups asked the U.S. Justice Department on Wednesday how it will know whether its acceptance of recreational marijuana laws in Washington and Colorado affects public health. In a … Drug Abuse – Yahoo! News Search Results

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Question by Kirk: What is the medical and legal definition of “narcotics abuse”?
If a patient suddenly discovered he had been given a diagnoses of “narcotics abuse”, what does that mean? It’s a false claim and it needs further investigation, and moreover, an explanation. But ,can you break it down for me? It immediately conjures up an extremely negative connotation for me.

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Answer by KoalaMama
Let’s start at the basics. Narcotics are any of a group of drugs, such as heroin, morphine, and pethidine, that produce numbness and stupor. They are used medicinally to relieve pain but are sometimes also taken for their pleasant effects. Prolonged use may cause addiction, which leads to the abuse.

The definition of abuse would be “misuse, maltreatment, or excessive use.” So, the overindulgence in and dependence on said substance, leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual’s physical or mental health, or the welfare of others, would be defined as narcotics abuse.    Read more...

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Question by Stephen: Are you glad there is scientific evidence that smoking Marijuana causes cancer?
I trust King Obama won’t be legalizing it since we don’t want to put any additional strain on his [incompetent] plans for universal “health”care

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Answer by martinochoa50
yes

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@ISSUE: Why are death rates soaring from prescription drug abuse by women?
Health care providers and women can take steps to protect against prescription painkiller overdoses. It is important that health care providers follow guidelines for responsible opioid prescribing (including screening and monitoring for substance abuse … Read more on Asbury Park Press

Task force combats prescription drug abuse
“We want to address prescription drug abuse, but we don't want to penalize people in chronic pain,” said Barbara Schneeman, in charge of communication and public affairs at RiverStone Health. Over the past decade, prescription drug abuse has grown … Read more on Billings Gazette    Read more...

Question by Ashleigh: How can i get my druggie friend to lay off pot?
He’s 13 and he does drugs ALOT and he thinks he’s gonna die soon i rly care about him (as more than a friend) and don’t want anything bad to happen to him but he’s so frickin stubborn

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Answer by Mohammed Khalaf
Your friend may be taking drugs as a symptom of a larger problem. He may be depressed or have mental health issues. He may be taking drugs to deal with this problem because in his state of mind he may not see any other option. I think this is probable, especially if his reason is because he does not have enough strength and sees no other solution.    Read more...

Question by Stephen: Are you glad there is scientific evidence that smoking Marijuana causes cancer?
I trust King Obama won’t be legalizing it since we don’t want to put any additional strain on his [incompetent] plans for universal “health”care

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Answer by martinochoa50
yes

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Teen Drug Abuse Is Becoming A Global Issue – Teen prescription drug abuse is fast becoming a problem around the world with more teens falling slave to drug abuse and health issues. A discouraging fact i…