In 2007, black males aged 18 to 25 were more likely than females to report marijuana as their primary substance of abuse (62.8 vs. 49.5 ... Read More
Addiction & Substance Use
Alcohol Use Before & After The 21st Birthday
Among young adults approaching their 21st birthdays (i.e., persons surveyed in the 30 days prior to their 21st birthdays), 86.1 percent had ... Read More
Why Are Steroids So Bad For You?
What are steroids, and why are they so bad for you? These days, you constantly hear about some new sporting scandal involving the discovery ... Read More
Substance Use Trends Among Blacks
It doesn't matter if you're a superstar like Rick James or an everyday person from your neighborhood, substance abuse can take over your ... Read More
Need For & Receipt Of Substance Use Treatment Among Blacks
The 2010 Census notes that 12.3 percent of the population (38.9 million people) are black. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services ... Read More
The Major Downside Of Using ED Drugs Recreationally
Young men who use drugs like Viagra and Cialis recreationally may be more likely to develop a psychological dependence on them, making ... Read More
The Alarming Abuse of Prescription Drugs
Prescription drug abuse is on the rise, and a new report suggests it's not people looking for a quick fix, but long-term use that may be ... Read More
Deadly Drugs: The Methadone Abuse Epidemic
Prescription painkiller overdoses were responsible for more than 15,500 deaths in 2009, according to a CDC Vital Signs report released today ... Read More
Alcohol Use During Pregnancy Increases Preterm Delivery
Preterm delivery, and particularly "extreme prematurity", defined as less than 32 weeks of gestation, are major contributors to perinatal ... Read More
Study: Alcohol Abuse Increases After Weight Loss Surgery
Obese patients who have gastric bypass surgery for weight loss may have a higher risk of developing alcohol abuse problems, according to a ... Read More
The Shocking Symptoms Of Alcoholism
Alcoholism is drinking alcoholic beverages at a level that interferes with physical health, mental health, and social, family, or job ... Read More
Addiction & Drug Abuse
Definition Addiction is a disease that affects your brain and behavior. When you’re addicted to drugs, you may have a hard time resisting ... Read More