marijuana
Substance Abuse Study Shows Parents Should Fear Facebook
There is data indicating a correlation between Facebook and teens using drugs. Teens who use Facebook, YouTube, and MySpace frequently are twice as likely to use marijuana and three times more likely to drink alcohol. read more...
Investigating the Medical Marijuana Process in Orange County (Part 3)
The marijuana laws are changing rapidly as the drug has been decriminalized and seems destined for legalization. California and the O.C. have been at the forefront of this. While we think that the process will lead to damaged lives, it is our duty to follow up how this is affecting people. Our undercover reporter finds out what he can. read more...
Investigating the Medical Marijuana Process in Orange County (Part 4)
Orange California, in the heart of the OC is where our investigative reporter has been working with a user of medical marijuana named "Jack." This final entry is the follow up on Jack's experience with medical marijuana. read more...
Marijuana Legalization Gaining Ground as Politicians Weigh In
What is going to happen to the percentage of people who have the environmental and genetic components that will lead to addiction? No one seems to bring this up, but a former state Governor is pro-legalization. read more...
Investigating Medical Marijuana Process in Orange County Part 1
No matter where you live in the United States, you have probably heard about the medical marijuana laws that have passed in California. Our intrepid alumni reporter takes a look "behind the Orange Curtain" for what the medical marijuana process is for the layman. read more...
Recent News about Drug Related Crime in Southern California
We keep an eye on periodicals to see what's going on in the world of drug use and abuse around California. There were a couple of interesting articles in the last couple of days... read more...
New Drug "Spice" – Another Way to Let Your Addiction Win
Kelly K. wears his heart on his sleeve when he works with people in recovery. Kelly cares a great deal about giving people guidance and direction in their treatment. In this entry he discusses whether or not it is considered a relapse to use substances like Spice or Robotussin. read more...
Marijuana Legalization in California on the 2010 Ballot
In 1913, California became the first state to pass a law criminalizing the use and cultivation of marijuana. This November, California may also be the first to pass a law legalizing it. read more...
The War on Drugs Moves beyond the Airwaves into the Concert Halls of Mexico
We have periodically covered the Mexican drug trade and it's negative effects on people who are victims of its violence and drug proliferation in the United States. This article takes a look at how the Mexican government is taking extreme steps to censor the arts as they relate to the Mexican drug trade and also sheds light on how this might surprisingly have an effect on you if you live in the United States. read more...
Drug and Alcohol Treatment Causing a Decline in Teen Drug Abuse in England
There are positive signs coming out of England regarding teenagers and the abuse of hard drugs and drug use in general. Fewer teens need treatment for true addiction of drugs and while slightly more are receiving counseling for alcohol and marijuana, the number coming in this year for heroin and crack abuse are less than the year before. read more...
