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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

What Is the Cognitive Theory of Drug Abuse?

Question by Joy D: What is the cognitive theory of drug abuse?
Can somebody explain to me what the cognitive theory of drug abuse is and give me an example?

Best answer:

Answer by CONSULTANT PSYCHOLOGIST
http://www.apa.org/monitor/jun01/cogcentral.aspx

plenty:

http://www.google.co.uk/search?q=cogntive+psychology+drug+abuse&hl=en&prmd=ivns&ei=HnZuTbuoBJG0hAfi4PhD&sa=N&aq=o&aqi=&aql=&oq=… 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

Do You Think It’s Silly That Tobacco Is Legal While Marijuana Is Not?

Question by mutterhals: Do you think it’s silly that tobacco is legal while marijuana is not?
“An exhaustive search of the literature finds no credible reports of deaths induced by marijuana. The US Drug Abuse Warning Network records instances… Continue reading

What Are the Stats for Drug and Alcohol Recovery? How Many Users Actually Stop?

Question by Rose: what are the stats for drug and alcohol recovery? How many users actually stop?
This question applies to addicts. How many drug addicts and alcoholics actually kick their habits? Let’s say 20 people go into treatment,… Continue reading