Menthol Cigarettes: Stub Out These Seductive Smokes

Published October 21, 2013

Menthol cigarettes: Stub out these seductive smokes

Filed under: effects of drug addiction

Menthol is not simply a flavour additive: it can also have drug-like effects. In addition to its fresh taste and aroma, it can produce cooling, soothing sensations, which is why it is an ingredient in a number of medicinal products, such as throat …
Read more on New Scientist

Awareness regarding drug abuse

Filed under: effects of drug addiction

These lanterns will bear slogans against HIV/AIDS, drug abuse and side effects of sheesha smoking. “The event will also remind the people of Lahore's famous and historical event Basant, which has been banned due to the mistake of some people,” YCNA …
Read more on Pakistan Daily Times

The Road No One Should Have Taken: 'Toad Road'

Filed under: effects of drug addiction

Here, the story of Toad Road is meant as an explanation, of sorts, a way to examine the lingering effects of mental despair (the asylum), addiction and drug use without going to low budget Requiem for a Dream extremes. Let's face it, it's also meant to …
Read more on PopMatters