substance abuse

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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Do People Who Have Gone to Jail Because of Taking Drugs Have to Go to a Drug Treatment Program Afterwards?

Question by CAITLYNN C: Do people who have gone to jail because of taking drugs have to go to a drug treatment program afterwards?
I was just wondering whether their time in jail is enough, since when they are… Continue reading

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

Help With a Topic for My Argumentative Research Paper?

Question by Mary Ashton: Help with a topic for my argumentative research paper?
AP English. I have to write a research paper on a current social issue that affects the community or population in general. Something along the lines… Continue reading

Where Can I Find a 8 Week Drug Program in Bakersfield California?

Question by roger: where can i find a 8 week drug program in bakersfield california?
i got caught up and the court said i have to attend an 8 week program.. can any help?

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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