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Rockford IL Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Residential Treatment Program Expansion

Rockford IL Alcohol Drug Rehab Launches Residential Treatment Program Expansion
Making a serious commitment to interrupting chronic drug addiction takes effort, and help is readily available. For a no-cost consultation, call 815-315-1251. Rockford IL Alcohol Drug Rehab is launching an expansion of its residential treatment program for …
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NY Lawmakers Asked to Help Fund More Drug Treatment Facilities

NY lawmakers asked to help fund more drug treatment facilities
It heard from prosecutors, drug counselors and addicts, who say a crackdown on illegal prescriptions has many drug users turning to heroin and that has led to a dramatic increase in overdoses and deaths. Speakers asked lawmakers to help fund… Continue reading

Got Drugs? Police, DEA Team Up to Help Dispose of Old Medications

Got drugs? Police, DEA team up to help dispose of old medications
“Prescription drug abuse is an epidemic in this country,” said Rusty Payne, spokesman for DEA. “Addiction rates have soared and … More than 22,000 Americans died of prescription drug overdoses in 2010, the site reported. Old or… Continue reading

Drug Overdose Numbers Still on the Rise

Drug overdose numbers still on the rise
Prescription drug overdose deaths decreased slightly between 2011 and 2012, but remained the lead contributor to the overdose problem, comprising more than a third of all fatal overdoses, according to the state. “For the first time since 2003, those …
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Baltimore's Car-Stuffed Waterfront Is Poised to Keep Adding More Cars

Baltimore's car-stuffed waterfront is poised to keep adding more cars
However, with more affordable, safe, and convenient alternatives, some drivers would be happy to visit the city's downtown waterfront, while leaving the car outside of the city center. ….. Funny thing is that the cities like Atlanta, Dallas, and …… Continue reading

‘Smart on Crime’ Swaps Drug Treatment for Prison

‘Smart on Crime’ Swaps Drug Treatment for Prison — ‘Smart on Crime’ Swaps Drug Treatment for Prison.


RI gov. pushing drug prevention solutions
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WPRI) — With more people apparently getting high off heroin and other drugs in Rhode Island, and more people dying from drug overdoses, the state… Continue reading

I Need Help. I Just Cut My Self With Sharp Hair Scissors. What Should I Do to the Cuts?

Question by –: I need help. I just cut my self with sharp hair scissors. What should I do to the cuts?
I’m Florrie and 16 and having a recent dark patch. I have depression problems.
There’s two long deep cuts and I’ve putt pressure on them with cotton buds,… Continue reading

Help!!! Xanax Withdrawal Symptoms Question?

Question by : Help!!! Xanax Withdrawal symptoms question?
I used to take 1 mg xanax a day. I cold turkeyed xanax after taking it for 4 months. My last dose was on April 24,2011, and it’s been almost 2 months now since I last took my last pill of the… Continue reading

Weight Gain After Quitting Opiates?

Question by animalpet: Weight gain after quitting opiates?
I’m just wondering if it’s normal to gain weight after quitting opiates? And will everything go back to normal in time?

I had a short codeine addiction back in Feb. 2013, and finally quit in May of 2013. Went through withdrawals and… Continue reading

Fox40 News Interview on Drug Addiction

Fox40 News Interview on Drug Addiction — Eric Rucker and Bethany Crouch talk to author Bradley Dehaven about the latest drug overdose that killed Glee actor Cory Monteith. He tells us what warning s…


Families suffer as heroin overdoses rise
Authorities say the number of deaths from the drug appears… Continue reading