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Category Archives: Drugs

Drug Types: Stimulant or Depressant?

How can you tell if a drug is a stimulant or depressant? Is one type of drug safer than the other? What happens if you mix a stimulant with a depressant? Understanding the important differences...

Why Do Some People Become Addicted to Drugs While Others Don’t?

Some people consume moderate amounts of alcohol on a regular basis, but never lose their ability to control how often or how much they drink. Others are unable to have “just a few drinks” without...

Where Are Kids Hiding Drugs? It May Be in Plain Sight

When a person becomes addicted to alcohol or another drug, they will be compelled to use the substance frequently. This means they will have a powerful urge to be near the substance, even in places...