The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a national public health agency in the Department of Health and Human Services. The mission of the agency is to minimize the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on the communities of America. A new national study conducted by the SAMHSA showed that there was a 55 percent increase in emergency department visits for drug-related suicide attempts by men… Continue reading
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), after conducting many surveys and researches released the list of five most popularly abused drugs. SAMHSA five includes Cannabinoids, Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine. Following writeup gives approximate detection periods for each substance by test type. However, the ranges depend on the amount and frequency of use, metabolic rate, body mass, age, overall health, drug tolerance, and urine pH.
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The elderly have are the important group of people who require special attention with respect to their health issues. However, many of the older adults are used to alcohol abuse. Several risk factors are associated to influence alcohol abuse in seniors. They include stress factors like loss of spouses or loved ones, cessation of employment, loss of income, diminished social networks, and increased health problems.
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Risks of Habitual Drug Usage
Nov 25
As you know, drug abuse is categorized into five different stages including experimenting with drugs, habitual use, drug abuse, dependence and addiction. Habitual use is the second stage of drug addiction. At this stage, the individual starts using the illicit drugs more regularly with a desire and like in the effects of these drugs. Many people manage to be at this stage of drug usage. However, it depends… Continue reading
Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs used throughout the world. It is an alkaloid obtained from the leaves of cocoa plant. Cocaine is a central nervous system stimulant and gives a euphoric and energetic feel to the user. Based on the route of administration and dosage of the drug, the duration of euphoric effects of cocaine varies. Some of the short-term effects of cocaine usage are… Continue reading