drug use

How Did the Term “Cold Turkey” Come to Be Used to Mean Abrupt Discontinuance of Addictive Drug Use?

Question by Bill: How did the term “cold turkey” come to be used to mean abrupt discontinuance of addictive drug use?
How did this come to refer to recovery from drug addiction by abrupt discontinuance?

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What Are the Negative Consequences of Drug Use and Abuse?

Question by jjthenerd: What are the negative consequences of drug use and abuse?
I also need the contacts to various support groups and community services that can help with quitting addiction, for example Kids Help Line (the contacts of… Continue reading

Drug Addiction and Overdose Statistics in the 1960’s?

Question by Darkhorse: Drug addiction and overdose statistics in the 1960’s?
I am wondering where I could find stats related to drug addiction in the late 1960’s and into the 70’s. I am writing a paper on the “hippie… Continue reading

Am I Eligable on an Idividual Health Insurance Policy if I Was Declined by Golen Rule?

Question by Renee: Am i eligable on an Idividual Health Insurance Policy if I was declined by Golen Rule?
The reason stated was due to excessive marijuana and alcohol use. March, 2007, I admitted myself to a Drug and… Continue reading

Will These Kids Be Adopted or Stay in a Foster Home?

Question by Jason: Will These kids be adopted or stay in a foster home?
My stepson has two siblings that are in foster care from his mom. They were taken away due to her drug use. they are o1… Continue reading

Research Suggests That an Important Factor Contributing to Teen Drug Abuse Is:?

Question by Josh S: Research suggests that an important factor contributing to teen drug abuse is:?
Research suggests that an important factor contributing to teen drug abuse is:
A) having a parent who suffers from narcolepsy.
B) feeling that… Continue reading