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Kratom | 05/14/2018 |
Kratom is a tropical tree (Mitragyna speciosa) native to Southeast Asia, with leaves that contain compounds that can have psychoactive (mind-altering) effects. When kratom is taken in small amounts, users report increased energy, sociability, and alertness instead of sedation. However, kratom can also cause uncomfortable and sometimes dangerous side effects. |
All Drug Information, Article, Kratom |
Ineffective Prevention Programs | 05/14/2018 |
Read about prevention education programs that are ineffective and why they are ineffective. |
Article, Prevention Program, Programs Educational Material |
Why is adolescence a critical time for preventing drug addiction? | 05/14/2018 |
Science of Addiction- National Institute of Drug Abuse (beginning of information) Early use of drugs increases a person’s chances of developing addiction. Remember, drugs change brains—and this can lead to addiction and other serious problems. So, preventing early use of drugs or alcohol may go a long way in reducing these risks. If we can prevent young people from experimenting with drugs, we can prevent drug addiction. |
All Drug Information, Article, Prevention Program, Programs Educational Material |
Effective Prevention Programs | 05/16/2018 | All Drug Information, Article, Prevention Program, Programs Educational Material | |
Resource Assessment – Hillsborough County Substance Abuse Prevention | 05/21/2018 |
Resource Assessment – Hillsborough County Substance Abuse Prevention |
Article, Prevention Program, Programs Educational Material |
2018 5 Hillsborough County Alcohol Facts | 05/22/2018 |
2017 Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office (HCSO) Central Breath Testing Data |
Alcohol, Article |
Alcohol and Public Health- CDC | 05/26/2018 | Alcohol, Article, CDC | |
Making Summer Safe | 05/26/2018 | Article, Other Resources | |
Emerging Trends and Alerts- NIDA | 05/27/2018 | All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information, PARAPHERNALIA, Trends | |
Drug Paraphernalia | 05/28/2018 |
Information on current drug paraphernalia |
All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information, PARAPHERNALIA |
Opioids-Drug Information | 05/28/2018 |
Opioids are a class of drugs naturally found in the opium poppy plant. Some prescription opioids are made from the plant directly, and others are made by scientists in labs using the same chemical structure. |
All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information |
Marijuana-Drug Information | 05/28/2018 |
Marijuana refers to the dried leaves, flowers, stems, and seeds from the Cannabis sativa or Cannabis indicaplant. The plant contains the mind-altering chemical THC and other similar compounds. |
All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information, Marijuana |
EyeDentifying Drug Abuse | 05/28/2018 |
When the following signs and symptoms are consistently identified, along with other health consequences like changes in hair, changes teeth, changes skin, changes mental health, and changes social habits, they can indicate problematic substance use. The person generally loses interest in life, stops setting goals and struggles with activities of daily living.
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Alcohol- Drug Information | 05/28/2018 | Alcohol, All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information | |
Get Smart About Drugs | 05/30/2018 |
Drug Information, Paraphernalia, Images, .... |
All Drug Information, Article, Drug Information, PARAPHERNALIA, Programs Educational Material |
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