Created by: marija.horvat
Number of Blossarys: 21
A video game or internet addiction should be treated in the same way as any other addiction. Gamers and compulsive web users are often trying to escape problems in their lives just as other addicts ...
Heroin is a processed form of morphine which produces a calming effect, reducing pain and giving users a rush within a few seconds of using it. Small doses give a general sense of well being and ...
Inhalants are types of drugs or chemicals that are snorted or sniffed in order to get a buzz similar to the consumption of alcohol. Inhalant addiction is particularly common amongst young people and ...
Ketamine is a short term anaesthetic which is normally used by vets, but is growing in use as a "date rape" and recreational drug. It can be slipped into drinks to dissolve undetectably, ...
People who smoke marijuana get a high followed by a sense of drowsiness which is extremely addictive. Marijuana is a very commonly abused drug thanks to widespread myths that it is "harmless" ...
Methadone is most commonly known as a medical treatment for heroin addiction. It is normally found as a swallowable liquid but also comes in injectable and tablet form. The effects are less potent ...
Nicotine addiction, or nicotine dependence is an addiction to tobacco products caused by the drug nicotine. Nicotine dependence means you can't stop using the substance, even though it's ...