Thursday, October 28, 2010

GHB "The Designer" Drug

Gamma-hydroxybutyric acid or GHB, is a compound that was used by body builders to stimulate muscle growth. In recent years it has become popular as a recreational drug among club kids and partygoers.
GHB users risk many physical effects including vomiting, liver failure, potentially fatal respiratory problems, and tremors and seizures, which can result in comas.This "designer" drug is often used in combination with other drugs, such as Ecstasy. Anyone who possesses, manufactures or distributes GHB could face a prison term of up to 20 years.
GHB is odorless and nearly tasteless. Users report that it induces a state of relaxation. The effects can be felt within 5 to 20 minutes after ingestion and the high can last up to four hours. Also this drug is used in date rape because it can be slipped into your drink without you even knowing because it odor less and taste less.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Stress101

  •  Stress can also be a side effect of a serious illness or disease. There is also stress associated with daily life, the workplace, and family responsibilities.
  • There are many stress management programs that can teach you about the nature and sources of stress, the effects of stress on health, and personal skills to reduce the effects of stress. Examples of stress reducing skills include time management and physical exercise.
  • Studies have also shown that medications help ease associated symptoms of depression and anxiety and help with sleep.
There are easy ways for over coming stress, relaxing music and taking time for relaxation, but it varies with many people.