I Haven’t Smoked Marijuana in 5 Weeks, and Am Still Testing Positive. How Much Longer Until I Should Be Clean?
Question by : I haven’t smoked marijuana in 5 weeks, and am still testing positive. How much longer until I should be clean?
Now before I get a barrage of “f***ing pothead!” and “you’re an idiot, that will teach you”, I realize that, yes, I was both of these. I… Continue reading
NEWSNIGHT: Matthew Perry Debates Drug Courts and Addiction With Peter Hitchens and Baroness Meacher
NEWSNIGHT: Matthew Perry debates drug courts and addiction with Peter Hitchens and Baroness Meacher — Think-tank Policy Exchange is calling for more drugs courts – on which former addicts might sit as magistrates – in the UK and has met Justice Secretary Chri…
Tennessee bill OKs criminal charges for mothers'… Continue reading
Three People Linked in Death by Heroin, a Longtime DC Drug Dealer and an …
Three people linked in death by heroin, a longtime DC drug dealer and an …
Strangers to one another in life, they shared an addiction to heroin, fueled by the same D.C. drug dealer. And one by one, they died using a deadly substance that authorities say has permeated the… Continue reading
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on Addiction, Controversy
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis on Addiction, Controversy — After a successful year, the duo discusses Macklemore’s past substance abuse and backlash from their music.
AG's office targets new illicit drug use
CARTERVILLE — State prosecutors are contending with drugs that are being widely abused — synthetics, heroin and illicit prescription… Continue reading
Greene Calls Yacht Article ‘Silly Sideshow’
Greene Calls Yacht Article ‘Silly Sideshow’ — Democratic Senate candidate Jeff Greene calls a “New Times” article about drug use and partying on his yacht a “silly sideshow.”
Bain Capital sees opportunity in methadone clinics
Heroin and prescription drug addiction is “a giant problem in Boston; it's a giant problem… Continue reading
Teen Drug Use
Teen Drug Use — Dr. Nora D. Volkow and Dr. Lloyd D. Johnston comment on findings from the 2008 Monitoring the Future survey on drug use. Heidi Splete of Elsevier Global Medi…
Oakland County authorities address heroin 'epidemic' at forum
Heroin use increased nationally by 79 percent from 2007-12; 669,000… Continue reading
Rehab for a Preteen?
Question by KT: rehab for a preteen?
I was wondering if a place existed that you could take your pre teen to where:
Its low low low cost, or free, or state funded
the teen can get counceling, phyche exam, treated for pathalogical lying, treated for other issues non drug… Continue reading
Drug Use Help for My Daughter?
Question by Helpinglife: Drug use help for my daughter?
My oldest daughter (17) has been trying to experiment with drugs for the past few months. I’ve noticed when she is home alone certain inhalant objects seem to disappear into her room (hair spray- nail polish- white out- sharpies) what should… Continue reading
5 Things to Know About Heroin Use, Getting Help
5 things to know about heroin use, getting help
The Partnership at Drugfree.org has a toll-free helpline — 1-855-378-4373 (DRUGFREE) — that offers assistance to families concerned about a teen's drug use or drinking. Trained specialists can help parents outline plans for prevention, intervention …
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What Draws the Line Between Recreational Drug Use and Addiction?
Question by Bobby: What draws the line between recreational drug use and addiction?
I’m no stranger to recreational use of drugs, I have tried many myself at one point or another and am surrounded by people who smoke pot every day for the most part and experiment with other drugs… Continue reading