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Lies about Cannabis

Recently I was scrolling down my Facebook page when I came across a post about Cannabis which was titled “First of its kind study finds virtually no driving impairment under the influence of Marijuana.

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The Dangers of Synthetic Drugs

Synthetic drugs are extremely dangerous and harmful as they are comprised of synthetic substances and can do great damage to the body. LSD, Spice, Molly, and meth are all types of synthetic drugs, each with powerful side effects.

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Facts About Hallucinogens

Drug abuse is a growing epidemic as more people are becoming addicted to various drugs. Hallucinogenic drugs are also adding to this problem as drugs like LSD, magic mushrooms, ketamine, and DMT are widely abused.

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Street Opiates or Doctor Prescribed Opiates: What’s the Difference?

Street opiates and doctor prescribed opiates are both opium based drugs and extremely addictive. However, street opiates are easier to attain as a prescription is not needed and are usually injected intravenously, producing a much deadlier effect.

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Drugs Are Poisons

As the Deputy Executive Director of Narconon Arrowhead , I so often see real effects of drugs. When people talk about drugs, I don’t believe people in general really and truly understand what a “drug” really is by definition. Drugs are poisons.

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Types of Prescription Painkillers

Prescription painkillers are a growing problem in this country as the opioid epidemic only continues to become worse. The increasing number of prescriptions being written is adding to this figure and so is the occurrence of abuse and addiction to these...

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Signs of Ecstasy Use

Ecstasy is a dangerous and lethal synthetic drug that is particularly popular in the clubs, but it is becoming increasingly abused and addicted by many. The effects of ecstasy use can include altered mood and perception as well as paranoia.

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Mescaline Abuse

Mescaline is a hallucinogenic drug that can have dangerous and severe side effects. Hallucinogens can alter one’s behavior and perceptions, rendering the user unable to differentiate between reality and fiction.

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What Are Bath Salts and How Are They Abused

Synthetic drugs are rising in their popularity as more and more people are using and becoming addicted to them. Bath salts or Synthetic cathinones are an extremely dangerous stimulant with lethal consequences.

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The Many Faces of Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine and crystal methamphetamine are both highly addictive, powerful, and dangerous drugs that cause immense damage to the body. These drugs are also extremely lethal, especially when smoked or injected.

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Long Term vs. Short Term: Timeline of Heroin Effects on Body

Heroin has become a very common and widely abused drug and an addiction for some. Sadly, the side effects of the short and long-term use of heroin can have severe and damaging consequences.

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How Cocaine Affects the Nervous System

Cocaine is a heavily addictive and abused drug and it has damaging consequences on the body. The nervous system is greatly affected when doing cocaine as it releases excessive levels of dopamine and the body cannot counter the amount released, due to the...

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What Drugs are Sending Oklahomans to Rehab?

Knowing what drugs are sending the most Oklahomans to rehab enables families to have a good idea of what drugs their loved ones might be using. Narconon explains what to watch for.