Opiates are defined as any drug that contains opium, a product of the poppy flower that is used all around the world as a pain reliever. Opiates come in many forms, including: Cocaine Hydrocodone (Vicodin) Oxycontin Heroin Morphine Percocet Crack-Cocaine While it does come in many forms, and those different forms are ingested in many […]
Determining whether someone you know is using drugs can sometimes be quite difficult, especially if the drug user is taking steps to hide or cover up the obvious signs of their use. However, if an individual is using drugs, there will be evident signs of the use that – if spotted – can prove the […]
Recidivism is defined as: a repeated or habitual relapse. This can refer to habits, criminal activities or dealings, or the chronic relapse into the use of drugs and/or alcohol. When it comes to drugs and alcohol, recidivism rates are sky high in jails, prisons, and penitentiaries in the United States. Inmates in these “lock-ups” have […]
It is a question as old as… Well, as long as there have been teens. “When is it okay to skirt your child’s privacy in order to defend their safety?” The answer to this question can be quite tricky; as the right answer might change depending on the mentality of your child, the relationship you […]
