Treatment of Addiction
Treatment of Addiction – Defines integrated treatment andshows how to apply it in the treatment of the behavioral as well as traditiona addictions. Medical evaluation and treatment, …
The price of addiction: Treatment options for opioid dependence (Series)
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Opioid misuse can lead to an overpowering addiction consisting of a an endless cycle of craving, withdrawal and more use. Methadone is the most common medication used in the treatment of opioid dependence, either to heroin or prescription drugs. Read more on Portland Business Journal (blog)
Mineral Wells Woman Found in Freezer Died of Meth Use and Cold, Police Say
Mineral Wells woman found in freezer died of meth use and cold, police say
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Herrin died from the “toxic effects of methamphetamine” and hypothermia was a contributing factor, according to the Dallas County medical examiner's office, which ruled her death an accident. Fresh puncture wounds on her body from drug use were found, … Read more on Fort Worth Star Telegram
Montana Meth Project: What's in your medicine cabinet?
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Prescription Drug Abuse Now More Deadly Than Heroin, Cocaine Combined
Prescription drug abuse now more deadly than heroin, cocaine combined
Filed under: article on drug abuse
More people are dying in the United States from prescription drugs than from heroin and cocaine combined, a new study says, signaling that pill abuse is not just the leading cause of drug overdose deaths, but that it also requires more oversight and … Read more on Christian Science Monitor
Joe Jonas' Alleged Drug Addiction Behind Jonas Brothers Tour Cancellation …
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Substance Use and Abuse: The Facts
Substance Use and Abuse: The Facts – This is my group’s research documentary for our ENGL106 class. Enjoy!
NRV pain doctor begins serving 33-month prison sentence
Filed under: illegal drug abuse
However, for every overdose death, prosecutors said, an estimated 4,600 other people are abusing prescription drugs. Prescription drug abuse “has evolved from a law enforcement problem to what we now think is a full-fledged public health crisis,” said … Read more on Roanoke Times
Pseudoephedrine prescription mandate will not solve meth problem
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Drop Box for Unwanted, Unused Meds at Waseca County Sheriff Office
Drop box for unwanted, unused meds at Waseca County Sheriff office
Filed under: dangers of drug abuse
“Prescription drug abuse is rising rapidly, especially among teens. When abused, prescription drugs can be just as dangerous as illicit drugs and often act as gateway drugs to heroin.” A drop box for unused and unwanted prescriptions is available … Read more on Southernminn.com
A Dying Citizenry (Help Stop Drug Abuse))_001.flv – This media is about Drug Abuse among the Youth was produced to Educate, make awareness about the dangers of drug abuse among the youth of today and sensitize…
Macomb Leaders Discuss Growing Problem of Prescription Drug Abuse
Macomb Leaders Discuss Growing Problem Of Prescription Drug Abuse
Filed under: news about drug addiction
CLINTON TOWNSHIP (WWJ) – Health care professionals and community leaders met at the Clinton Township campus of Macomb County Community College on Friday to talk about what they say is a quickly growing problem of prescription drug abuse. Read more on CBS Local
The Neitzels get more compassionate media coverage than inner-city drug …
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Lamar 'Meets Lakers' New Lamar Odom Is Rumored to Be Plotting His Return to …
Lamar 'meets Lakers' new Lamar Odom is rumored to be plotting his return to …
Filed under: Babies Born Addicted To Crack Cocaine
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are said to be in a disagreement over their baby fashion line venture. LOS ANGELES … The basketball star's career has been in question following allegations he is addicted to crack and prescription drugs. Lamar is … Read more on Belfast Telegraph
Grandmother, mother accused of exposing daughter to meth
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USARV DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM – “PROJECT on BOARD” – Part 2
USARV DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM – “PROJECT ON BOARD” – Part 2 – USARV DRUG ABUSE PROGRAM – “PROJECT ON BOARD” – Part 2 – National Archives and Records Administration 1971 – ARC Identifier 34469 / Local Identifier 111-LC-5…
Pharmacy Board says monitoring program has cut prescription drug abuse
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More than half of the pharmacies in Iowa are now participating in a voluntary program designed to cut the misuse and abuse of prescription drugs. That's according to Terry Witkowski with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy. He testified before the state's Drug … Read more on Radio Iowa
Prescription Drug Abuse Video
Prescription Drug Abuse Video – Prescription Drugs Abuse Video. Courtesy of www.the antidrug.com Most people take medicines only for the reasons their doctors prescribe them. But an estimat…
Prescription drug drop boxes coming to county (with video)
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“Since forming the Heroin Task Force in September 2012, we've learned a lot of things about the drugs that lead to heroin use, particularly opioid pain relievers,” said county Councilman Dave White during a news conference at the Government Center in … Read more on Delaware County Daily Times
Coalition Aims to Crack Down on Opioid Abuse
Coalition aims to crack down on opioid abuse
Filed under: 2010 Crack Cocaine Statistics
Local members of the Massachusetts Opioid Abuse Prevention Coalition say they believe the place they need to start is the home medicine cabinet, as that is where the vast majority of drug users today are getting their start: prescription drugs. … The … Read more on Sentinel and Enterprise
Room 220: Is 'New Jim Crow' the Old White Supremacy?
Filed under: 2010 Crack Cocaine Statistics