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Do you know someone who attends electronic nightclubs and festivals frequently? They might be more likely to use designer drugs says one study. Researchers at New York University Center for Drug Use and HIV Research (CDUHR) and Kings London College recently examined the trend between designer drugs and late-night club going. The study was published…

When you finally realize that you or a loved one needs help with a substance abuse problem, the next step is choosing a rehab center. But what if you can’t afford it? As most people are aware, treatment for anything doesn’t come cheap these days. Before you make any rash decisions or assumptions, it’s important…

Marijuana legalization advocates have had high hopes that the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) would legalize marijuana for recreational and/or medicinal purposes, particularly in light of more states softening their laws. However, the DEA has announced that it will keep marijuana illegal for everyone. Although some states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, they…

As more states legalize the medical and recreational use of marijuana, it’s important to realize the full scope of consequences that can result. One new study points out that exposure to secondhand marijuana smoke is more damaging to blood vessels than tobacco smoke. In the study, which was published in the Journal of the American…