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US Census Bureau data and Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare information, 200295

Major Causes Of Divorce

In order for a marriage relationship to succeed, I believe...

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Psychoactive Drugs: Physical Effects and Withdrawal Symptoms

Psychoactive drugs can be classed into three main categories: stimulants, depressants, and hallucinogens. The effects and withdrawal symptoms of popular drugs from each category can be found below.

13 comments    health drugs alcohol
Are You an Alcoholic?80

Alcoholism - Alternatives to AA

Are you, or someone you know, an alcoholic? The highly regarded Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is the largest and most widely known self-help organization for alcoholics in the United States. There are approximately 53,665 AA groups...

8 comments    addiction self help recovery
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Substance Abuse Among Nurses

Introduction Substance abuse among nurses has not been heavily studied. But it is estimated that approximately 10% of the current nursing population is addicted to some form of drugs and/or alcohol. About...

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Hillbilly Heroin Addiction

It has made the headlines again, addiction to pain killers have taken yet another life. Hillbilly Heroin also known as Oxycodone is one of the most addictive drugs around. These drugs are way too easy to get....

8 comments    celebrities addiction oxycontin
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Climbing From The Pits Of Hell

I've always enjoyed life. Good family, love, sex, the Arts. I've been a professional entertainer since I was quite young. Never got rich but I was good enough to pay the bills. It was during my 50th physical...

0 comments    health entertainment arts
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What is Child Abuse?

I have worked with programs designed to prevent child abuse and other forms of abuse for all ages and genders for over 20 years and will list some signs and indications of abuse here. But first, to answer...

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Triple C-Skittles-Robo Trippin-Tussin-Dex: If You’re Hearing These Terms You need To Pay Attention

If you have noticed lately that many stores are keeping your favorite cough and cold medicine behind the counter there is a legitimate reason for it. Our youth has found yet another way to experiment with...

4 comments    health life family
Sick of Smoking Weed and want to quit?   This page can help you!68

Quit Weed - Learn How to Quit Smoking Weed

Everyone has an opinion about whether or not marijuana is addictive. People who smoke and are not addicted will argue that marijuana isn't addictive, because it isn't for them! Research has shown that...

1 comment    health addiction marijuana
Presently, smoking kills one out of 10 adults. If the trends continue, this will rise to one out of 6 adults by 2030.79

The Harmful Effects of Smoking

Presently, smoking kills one out of 10 adults. If the trends continue, this will rise to one out of 6 adults by 2030. Many health groups are continuously reminding people about the harmful effects of smoking...

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