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Spring Breakers Treated for Seizures
State health officials were looking into reports Tuesday of what could be an unusual number of people having drug-related seizures and hospitalizations during Spring Break last week, including four people who had to be put on ventilation. South Texas Poison Control Center Director Dr. Miguel Fernández confirmed that hospitals reported more… continue reading »
State health officials were looking into reports Tuesday of what could be an unusual number of people having drug-related seizures and hospitalizations during Spring Break last week, including four people who had to be put on ventilation. South Texas Poison Control Center Director Dr. Miguel Fernández confirmed that hospitals reported more than 100 people transported for treatment. At one hospital, about 90 percent of the 43 patients treated had seizures believed to be caused by stimulant drugs, possibly mixed with alcohol.
Authorities: 100 Spring Breakers Hospitalized for Drinking “Molly”
There is a public health issue spreading among Spring Breakers. It is a combination of drugs called “Molly.” Investigators said the life-threatening cocktail was made up of cocaine, bath salts and ecstasy. In the last week, about 100 people have been hospitalized at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.
There is a public health issue spreading among Spring Breakers. It is a combination of drugs called “Molly.” Investigators said the life-threatening cocktail was made up of cocaine, bath salts and ecstasy. In the last week, about 100 people have been hospitalized at Valley Regional Medical Center in Brownsville, Texas.
Doctors Offer Hope for PTSD Patients – by Treating Them with Ecstasy
A new report shows that MDMA, the pure form of the party drug ecstasy, can help effectively treat post-traumatic stress disorder if coupled with psychotherapy. The study by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, published recently in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, showed that 83 per cent of participants receiving MDMA-assisted… continue reading »
A new report shows that MDMA, the pure form of the party drug ecstasy, can help effectively treat post-traumatic stress disorder if coupled with psychotherapy. The study by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies, published recently in the Journal of Psychopharmacology, showed that 83 per cent of participants receiving MDMA-assisted psychotherapy no longer qualified for a PTSD diagnosis two months after treatment.
Teens Who Use Ecstasy, Speed More Likely to Experience Depression, Study Shows
Teens who get high on MDMA, methamphetamine and/or amphetamine could be setting themselves up for feeling depressed long after they take the drugs, according to a new Canadian study. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, showed that teens who used party drugs like ecstasy and speed… continue reading »
Teens who get high on MDMA, methamphetamine and/or amphetamine could be setting themselves up for feeling depressed long after they take the drugs, according to a new Canadian study. The study, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, showed that teens who used party drugs like ecstasy and speed — the street names for the active ingredients — were more likely to have a higher level of depression later on.
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Time to Talk
Kids who report learning a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50% less likely to use. Time To Talk helps parents have frequent, positive conversations with their children.
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Chart of Commonly Abused Drugs
Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
Learn the facts to keep your teen safe. This guide/chart contains images, formal names and slang, how it is used, the dangers, signs of abuse and what you should know to keep your child safe.
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Tobacco vs. Marijuana: Clearing the Air
People sometimes think that marijuana is safer to use than tobacco, but that’s nothing more than a dangerous myth. Get the facts about tobacco and marijuana.
People sometimes think that marijuana is safer to use than tobacco, but that’s nothing more than a dangerous myth. Get the facts about tobacco and marijuana.