The Highs and Lows of Marijuana Use

The highs and lows of marijuana use

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People with a family history of mental illness are also at a greater risk for seeing the drug's mind-altering effects. A number of studies have linked chronic marijuana use to increased rates of anxiety, depression and schizophrenia, according to …
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Split-Screen Portraits Show

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London-based photographer Roman Sakovich, who studied at the Arts University College in Bournemouth, created this portrait series to show the shocking effects of drug use. 'Half' features two combined images of the same person before (on the left) and …
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NCDA Urges Youth to Adopt Healthy Lifestyles

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Themed: 'Mek Wi Protect Wi Yutes from Substance Abuse', the purpose of Drug Awareness Month is to encourage the public to participate in a national education programme to increase awareness of the effects of drug abuse on individuals, families, groups …
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On the Downward Spiral: The Kindling Effect of Addiction

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Unfortunately, there is still a significant amount of resistance to concepts centered on drug abuse such as the disease model of addiction, post acute withdrawal and the kindling effect. However, considering that the kindling effect is accepted in many …
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DRUG ABUSE SAD SLIDE SHOW.mov – a video about the effects of drug abuse.

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Interesting illustrative photo series. The Effects Of Drug Abuse: Before and After http://t.co/wnpqrJEX – by bcoopa (Bryan Cooper)

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The Aging and Drug Effects: A Planning Manual for Medication and Alcohol Abuse Treatment of the Elderly – http://t.co/ZaEYNHnG – by medicinehelp (Charles Myrick -CEO )

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The Effects Of Drug Abuse: Before and After http://t.co/vqRbCCB4 – by AndrejRavnikar (AndrejRavnikar)