Are You Addicted to Your Cell Phone?
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20 CommentsFear of Stigma: Does It Hold You Back?
If you’re like most people, you may try to avoid revealing anything about yourself that will make people think negatively about you. Basically, you’re avoiding stigma—which is being marked by shame or disgrace. But what if you have a drug problem and want to get help? Read More »
2 CommentsDrug Testing for…Poppy Seeds?
Did you know that morphine, codeine, and heroin are produced from the seeds of certain kinds of poppy flowers? Read More »
109 CommentsBath Salts: An Emerging Danger
Bath salts—the drug, not the perfumed crystals you put in bath water—showed up just a few years ago. Read More »
39 CommentsDuring National Drug Facts Week: The Truth About Prescription Drugs
Did you know that prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are the most commonly abused substances by high school seniors (after marijuana and alcohol)? Read More »
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