Addiction

Pros of alcohol and drug abuse?

Question by Angel: Pros of alcohol and drug abuse?
I’m having a debate on alcohol and drug abuse for my sociology class and my half of the debate are the pros. I certainly know that the functionalists would say that drug and alcohol abuse is good because it provides jobs… Continue reading

is it worth it to become addicted to anything as long as you can control it?

Question by Jsmooth46675: is it worth it to become addicted to anything as long as you can control it?
if possible anyone who is comfortable with their addiction and has been using whatever substance please answer.
okay worth becoming “dependant” on a chemical as long as it… Continue reading

Why is “addiction” worse than severe pain?

Question by Walkin on Sunshine!: Why is “addiction” worse than severe pain?
Everybody I talk to thinks I should lower my pain medications and suffer just so I could be, ya know, not an ‘addict’. I’d be in CONSTANT agony if I did. Nothing else that I’ve… Continue reading

organ transplant question?

Question by You ask, I answer: organ transplant question?
if someone is on the list for an organ transplant, say a lung or a liver, and they are either a smoker or an alcoholic, and you KNOW that they wouldn’t stop smoking or drinking, is it fair that they should… Continue reading

Can drugs effect the brain chemicals?

Question by : Can drugs effect the brain chemicals?
Please help!! I’m only 17, sober now, but ive done ecstasy 3 times, shot up cocaine, snorted it, I’ve done way over 15 different kinds of pills, and I’ve done magic mushrooms. I was fine then but about 6 months later… Continue reading

Will i fail a Drug test for takeing Acetaminophen pm?

Question by : Will i fail a Drug test for takeing Acetaminophen pm?
I Got a job at wal mart and took a drug test and was wondering if i would fail or get a false positive i bought it from sams club to help me sleep it not illegal… Continue reading