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New Report Reveals the Latest Drug Trends in Europe

New report reveals the latest drug trends in Europe

Filed under: drug abuse statistics 2010

There were 1,507 newly report cases of HIV/AIDS attributable to drug use in the European Union in 2011, a slight increase on the 2010 figures. There are significant differences in prevalence between different countries with Greece and Romania between … Read more on HealthCanal.com

 

Can Men Worry About 'Having It All' Too?

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Employment to Large Companies…drug Tests?

Question by puffer fish: Employment to large companies…drug tests?
I recently tried to apply to a large company to be an accountant, and they asked if I would be willing to do a hair folical test. I said yes, but never returned their phone call because I knew I would fail…I used cocaine and marijuana several months ago, and although it would be long gone in my urine or blood, I heard it stays in your hair folical for years…are most companies doing hair folical tests now?

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'National Prevention Week' Under Way

'National Prevention Week' under way

Filed under: substance abuse prevention programs

National Prevention Week is hosted by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to increase public awareness about substance abuse and mental health problems. It began Sunday and ends Saturday. During the week … Read more on NUjournal

 

Doctors should ask patients about alcohol misuse, panel says

Filed under: substance abuse prevention programs

Based on a review of studies conducted since 1985, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) determined there is good enough evidence both that screening can accurately detect alcohol misuse and that counseling can reduce heavy drinking in … Read more on Fox News

Smartphones "as Addictive as Cocaine"

Smartphones "as addictive as cocaine"

Filed under: how is cocaine addictive

Smartphones are “as addictive as cocaine or any other drug,” according to psychotherapist Steve Pope, who has been helping a man cope with the addiction that cost him his relationship and job. Read more on VR-Zone

 

'Grey Matter' Matters in Addiction Recovery and Relapse – GoodTherapy.org

Filed under: how is cocaine addictive

For people with cocaine addiction, risk taking and relapse rates are high. In fact, long-term success rates for abstinence interventions are very low. Experts say that chronic cocaine use can negatively affect neurological elements and expedite grey … Read more on GoodTherapy.org (blog)

Pregnant Teen Admissions for Substance Abuse Treatment to Face Greater

Pregnant teen admissions for substance abuse treatment to face greater

Filed under: substance abuse rehab

A new report shows that among the approximately 57,000 teenage female (ages 12 to 19) substance abuse treatment admissions each year, about 2,000 (4 percent) involve pregnant teens. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's … Read more on News-Medical.net

 


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Has the War on Drugs Become the War on the American People?

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The War on Drugs Has Become the War on the American People
By John W. Whitehead
10/17/2011

Cory Monteith in Rehab for Substance Addiction: Celebrities in Rehab

Cory Monteith in rehab for substance addiction: Celebrities in rehab

Filed under: drug abuse rehabilitation

Cory Monteith in rehab for substance addiction: Celebrities in rehab. Cory Monteith from "Glee" is checking into rehab. Fame is tough and not everyone can cope with it. These celebrities paid a visit to a rehabilitation center – some more than once … Read more on New York Daily News

 


My New Life Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment: Dr. Foojan Zeine with Max Molavipour, RAS – My New Life: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center in California: Dr. Foojan Zeine (http://www.foojan.com) with Max Molavipour: Discussion on How to Re…

Talking to Children About the Marathon Tragedy

Talking to Children About the Marathon Tragedy

Filed under: substance abuse hotline

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) also has a 24-hour hotline dedicated to providing disaster crisis counseling at 1-800-985-5990 or by texting "TalkWithUs" to 66746. The hotline is open to U.S. residents who are … Read more on Patch.com

 


Alcoholism – Family of Alocholics Hotline : 888-425-2666 Alcohol and Substance Abuse Hotline: 1-800-129-6686.

 

Dads2Dads: Well worth waiting

Filed under: substance abuse hotline

AOD 101 Pt2


AOD 101 Pt2 – Part 2 of a 3-part Alcohol and other Drug Addiction 101 training that was specifically developed by the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (A…

 

Unlicensed and Plentiful, Sober Houses Offer Place After Rehab

Unlicensed and plentiful, sober houses offer place after rehab

Filed under: addiction rehab

Sober homes operate as a sort of underground network of people in recovery and people committed to helping addicts, said Raymond Tamasi, president and CEO of Gosnold, an addiction treatment and mental health services provider that runs several … Read more on Capecodonline

 


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Freedom Drug Rehab Releases Family Survival Guide to a Loved One's