drug epidemic

The Love Addict on Screen

The Love Addict On Screen

Filed under: addiction is

I'm sitting in the back of the pitch black Quad Cinema in the West Village for one reason: to watch Love Addict, a documentary by Pernille Rose Grønkjær. And the reason I'm watching? I was interviewed, along with my “person of addiction,” for it … Read more on TheFix.com

 


Opioids for Chronic Pain: Addiction is NOT Rare – Prescribers and the public have been misinformed about the risk of addiction when chronic pain is treated with opioids. This has led to overprescribing of opioids and the worst drug epidemic in US history. Even when taken as directed, patients receiving long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain can become addicted.

Judi Evans: Florida Can Help End Prescription Drug Abuse

Judi Evans: Florida can help end prescription drug abuse

Filed under: drug abuse effects on health

In my work, I have witnessed first-hand the devastating effects of prescription drug abuse. Like any … Florida's illegal and prescription drug epidemic is stretching the resources of health care facilities, hospitals and community treatment programs … Read more on Gainesville Sun

 

Teen drug and alcohol abuse affects mind, body and community

Filed under: drug abuse effects on health

Painkiller Drugs: Abuse Is on the Rise

Painkiller Drugs: Abuse is on the rise

Painkiller Drugs: Abuse is on the rise

Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Each year millions of people all around the world seek medical help to manage and relieve either acute or chronic pain. While there are various procedures that have proven to be effective for this task, many still opt for the relatively easier option – taking painkiller medication. Some of these drugs are only acquired with a doctor”s prescription, yet others ca

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The History Channel : The World of Illegal Drugs , the Physical Effects on the Human Body , Social and Legislative Impacts of Marijuana , Methamphetamine , Opium , Heroin , Cocaine , Morphine , LSD, Ecstasy , and the Raves

The History Channel : The World Of Illegal Drugs , The Physical Effects On The Human Body , Social And Legislative Impacts Of Marijuana , Methamphetamine , Opium , Heroin , Cocaine , Morphine , LSD, Ecstasy , And The Raves

The History Channel : The World Of Illegal Drugs , The Physical Effects On The Human Body , Social And Legislative Impacts Of Marijuana , Methamphetamine , Opium , Heroin , Cocaine , Morphine , LSD, Ecstasy , And The Raves

Since the mid-19th Century, America has waged a “war on drugs.” Discover the substances at the center of this ongoing struggle. Four programs on 2 DVDs examine the history, effect and status of specific illegal drugs. Learn the telling history behind the criminalization of certain substances. Hear the opinions of advocates from both sides of the debate.

Marijuana Science: Do US Pot Laws Make Sense, Scientifically Speaking?

Marijuana Science: Do US Pot Laws Make Sense, Scientifically Speaking?
Filed under: Warning Signs Of Crack Cocaine Use
Under state laws, marijuana use has been permitted for sale as a prescribed remedy by 17 states and Washington, D.C., and a few states have decriminalized possession offenses for small amounts. … "What makes it a little different is it's a very long … Read more on Huffington Post