There are different types of drugs which are commonly abused by all age group people. Drugs ranging from alcohol, amphetamine, cocaine, methamphetamine, opiates, Oxycodone, phencyclidine, propoxyphene, and THC, barbiturate, benzodiazepines, methadone, MDMA, nicotine and tri cyclic antidepressants are in the list of drug addictors. (more…)

Marijuana and cocaine are the illicit drugs mostly abused by teens today. About 60% of teens are addicted to marijuana and drug abuse in teenager is increased. Teenager drug abuse includes both marijuana and cocaine. There is a query for most of the parents in the world about how do teens get addicted to drugs? Environments such as schools, friends and streets are the factors contributing for teens to get exposed to drugs. (more…)

An active drug testing program was conducted in military camp to ensure that army people are free from substance. People who are in military are subjected for drug testing before and after selection to the army. They are monitored every month. Urine samples are collected from all the military people for urinalysis. This drug test helps them to become alert and work forcefully. Random drug testing is performed every month apart from it if any suspected individual happens to drug abuse they should take drug test. (more…)

Abrupt withdrawal of drugs leads to severe complications. Generally withdrawal of drugs refers to the sudden discontinuation of the medication or pleasure drugs and alcohol. Certain drugs will soon adapt in the body and have a tendency to decrease the effect of the drug. The inhibition of the effect of the over time drug is called as the drug tolerance. (more…)

Codeine is an analgesic or painkiller that has been obtained from poppy seeds. It is an opiate that contains methyl morphine and also serves to be precursor for other semi synthetic opioids. Usually it is taken as salts of salicylates, phosphates, sulphates, citrates, etc. Though continuous use of codeine leads to physical and psychological dependence, yet it has lower abuse liability and milder withdrawal symptoms. (more…)

Methamphetamines are derivatives of amphetamines which has similar mechanism of action and comparable physiological, pharmacological and pharmacodynamic properties. They are therapeutically effective as anti depressants. It acts on the neuronal junctions and increase the concentration of the neurotransmitters mainly dopamine at the synapses. (more…)

Drugs have attracted every people of all age, races and society. One of the main factors for drug abuse is the society. Social factors have targeted mainly the adults. Since adolescence is the period where a individual feels the change in behavior, thinking and social levels. As the y come across the new environment in day to day life they become addicted to the drugs. At this age, they want to overcome the stress due to family members, change in their physical and mental health. This motivates the adults to become addicted to drugs and alcohols. (more…)

It is one of the widely abused deliriant drugs in various formulations and under various names. It is known as marijuana, Mary jone, pot, dope, grass, etc. It is usually consumed in the evenings to tide over tiredness and stress. Interestingly in India, there are a group of sages who take cannabis continuously in the form of smoke or drink claiming that it will improve concentration and help in meditation and in the participation with divine spirit. (more…)

Amphetamines are psychotropic drugs that act on the neuronal junctions increasing the levels of dopamine and thereby produce excitement. It can be taken orally either in the form of smoke or sniffed. On repeated usage of amphetamines, tolerance develops and it leads to the tendency of increasing the dose. (more…)