Vicodin is a derivative of opium, which also used to manufacture heroin. It is the most widely known brand name for a combination of hydrocodone and acetaminophen. Some of its generic equivalents include brand names …

Alcoholics come in every age, race, sex, and religion. Alcoholics are rich, alcoholics are poor. An alcoholic can be your mother, your father, your sister, or your brother. Your daughter can be an alcoholic, your …

“Just one more time”, is a term used by the gambler. The addicted gambler might say, one more time and I can break even, or double my money. Any excuse will be used to keep …

Based on a United Nations survey from 2008 the use of opiates in the United States by the general populace has continued to be stable over the past several years. Approximately 0.6% of Americans regularly use opiates like heroin, vicodin and oxycontin. This ranks 17th in the World where Iran has the largest usage at 2.8%. This is not typical use, but usage of individuals dependent on opiates. An additional bit of information from a study on opiate addiction determined that usage among individuals without jobs is 20 times that of people that hold down full-time, or even part-time, jobs. Apparently some individuals in America are able to hold down jobs and utilize opiates recreationally, but these individuals comprise approximately 1% of the employed populace whilst among the jobless, opiates use is more than 3%.

Most people resort to drug abuse to get over suppressing feelings. These feelings may include sense of loss, like the loss of a loved one or failure to get through in an interview or examination. …

A permanent sobriety from drugs and alcohol has become the dream of government of every country as this deep seated disease has threatened the basic philosophy of civilization. Its not only the parents of one …