A World on Speed
...it's possible that one or more of the other major players in the region would attempt to take over.
When Addiction Is The Norm
Genetics appear to play a role, of course; so do environmental factors, including trauma -- something that often haunts such families.
Turns out that the recent unexpected events in Syria-- particularly the overthrow of an authoritarian regime led by Bashar Al-Assad-- may have been about drug trafficking as much as politics.
That's because of Syria's role as the premier trafficker of an amphetamine known as Captagon. Cheap, potent, and popular, this humble stimulant has emerged as a major factor in the life of the region-- not only from a public health standpoint, but also an economic and social one. (Not the first time we've discussed this.)
It's well known that the Assad government was collecting vast sums from its involvement in the Captagon trade. According to this article, neighboring states were not at all happy about it.
The synthetic stimulant that earned billions for the Assad regime in Syria
Oral amphetamines have long been valued for their ability to suppress appetite and to provide the user with a quick boost in energy and improved alertness. That was of real value on the battlefield, and...
That's because of Syria's role as the premier trafficker of an amphetamine known as Captagon. Cheap, potent, and popular, this humble stimulant has emerged as a major factor in the life of the region-- not only from a public health standpoint, but also an economic and social one. (Not the first time we've discussed this.)
It's well known that the Assad government was collecting vast sums from its involvement in the Captagon trade. According to this article, neighboring states were not at all happy about it.
The synthetic stimulant that earned billions for the Assad regime in Syria
Oral amphetamines have long been valued for their ability to suppress appetite and to provide the user with a quick boost in energy and improved alertness. That was of real value on the battlefield, and...
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A World on Speed
...it's possible that one or more of the other major players in the region would attempt to take over.
Gambling — A Public Health Issue?
...because gambling is now an industry with vast resources and a huge political presence, we can expect... significant resistance from those quarters.
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Cannabis as Commerce
...we made a popular drug of abuse legal, widely available in shops and online, and proceed to market the heck out of it-- did we really think that the number of users would go down?
Those Pesky Control Strategies
...(a) common tactic is to swear off alcohol entirely for the duration of the Holiday season. Then, having 'proved' to oneself (and, hopefully, to others) that you can abstain, you promptly go right back to drinking.
Cannabis as Commerce
...we made a popular drug of abuse legal, widely available in shops and online, and proceed to market the heck out of it-- did we really think that the number of users would go down?
Life in a Hot Spot
Make it a continuing effort, using strategies based in evidence, and harnessing the power of human interaction-- instead of relying on a burst of anti-drug education, however intense.
Hunter on Trial
...in the claustrophobic environment of a trial, it seems it's still permissible to treat the consequences of this complex, multifactorial chronic disorder as simply the result of some poor soul’s irresponsible decision-making.
Limits of Harm Reduction
We either do what works, as challenging as that may be, or we accept the consequences of failure.
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Bipolar & Addicted
“somewhere between 45% and 70%...who have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder will have at some point in their lifetime met the criteria for a substance use disorder.”
Bipolar & Addicted
“somewhere between 45% and 70%...who have a diagnosis of bipolar disorder will have at some point in their lifetime met the criteria for a substance use disorder.”
When Addiction Is The Norm
Genetics appear to play a role, of course; so do environmental factors, including trauma -- something that often haunts such families.
Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
Drugs in Jail
If 70% or more of a jail population has been identified as having a drug or alcohol problem – that does happen – then what you’re really operating is a treatment center that happens to have bars on the windows and guards at the entrance.
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First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
Diagnosing Cannabis Use Disorder: Updated
It certainly makes sense that if you suffer from a major mental illness, you should stay away from pot.
Video: Practical Advice on Prescription Painkiller Problems
People have abused opiates for 5,000 years. As much as medicine depends on them, they've always created problems for a percentage of users.
