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Sanctions, Government Blamed for Iran's Drugs Shortage

Sanctions, government blamed for Iran's drugs shortage

Filed under: drug abuse treatment specialist

DUBAI/ZURICH (Reuters) – Doctors in Iran are trying to fend off a creeping health care crisis caused by medicine shortages, due in part to Western economic sanctions but exacerbated by government mismanagement and abuse of the system.… Continue reading

Feds Probe FedEx, UPS Over Online Drug Shipments

Feds probe FedEx, UPS over online drug shipments

Filed under: drug addiction newspaper

Online pharmacies have been at the center of an international crackdown on prescription drug abuse. A federal jury … Tracy St. George, a South Florida DJ for WRMF, delivers the hottest celebrity news weekly on CBS12's Trending… Continue reading

Is Medical Marijuana Safe for Children?

Is medical marijuana safe for children?

Filed under: drug treatment news 2012

But the same is true for other medications used to fight pain and nausea that are currently given to children with cancer, as well as for powerful antipsychotic drugs that are used in long term treatment of childhood… Continue reading

Drug Addiction Substance Dependence Intervention 12 Step Program Part 1


 

Drug Addiction Substance dependence Intervention 12 Step Program Part 1 – The section about substance dependence in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (more specifically, the 2000 “text revision”, the DSM-IV-TR) does not use the word addiction at all. It explains: When an individual persists in use… Continue reading

Should Singers Be Concerned About the Message of Their Songs?

Question by schenzy: Should singers be concerned about the message of their songs?
Two examples spring to mind….

1: Avril Levigne’s “Girlfriend” — the message seems to be… It’s a good thing to physically, verbally and psychologically abuse nerds… go out there a kick a nerd’s a*s and steal… Continue reading

Seabrook House Addiction Rehab NJ, NY, PA www.SeabrookHouse.org


 

Seabrook House Addiction Rehab NJ, NY, PA www.SeabrookHouse.org – Located in southern New Jersey, in rural Cumberland County, Bridgeton, NJ, the Seabrook House Changes4Women provides a long term rehab opportunity for up to 37 female residents recovering from alcoholism, chemical dependency and co-occurring disorders. The facility is located on… Continue reading

Paul Metler and Joe Kuchenbuch: Quality Substance Abuse Programs Are

Paul Metler and Joe Kuchenbuch: Quality substance abuse programs are

Filed under: drug abuse treatment

The article interviewed two residential programs, which constitute a small proportion of individuals treated for substance abuse. The majority of treatment for alcohol and drug abuse occurs in outpatient settings due to accessibility and… Continue reading

Valley Hope Association


 

Valley Hope Association – Valley Hope Association is a leading drug and alcohol rehab organization that has helped thousands of individuals suffering with drug addiction and alcoholism. Valley Hope and it’s nationwide treatment centers provide an ideal setting for anyone struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.

 

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Why Do I Have High Cholestorol and How to Lower It?

Question by Nolan: Why do i have high cholestorol and how to lower it?
I’m 16 years old and a type 1 diabetic. I’m in good shape and at the proper weight. I exercise daily, run track, and play basketball but recently has bloodwork done and got the results… Continue reading

Drug Abuse, Mental Illness and Co-Occurring Disorders Video


 

Drug Abuse, Mental Illness And Co-Occurring Disorders Video – Drug Use and Mental Health; Target Audience Statement: Primary target audiences for this program will include law enforcement officials, drug prevention specialists, Drug-Free Communities Act grantees, administrators, school drug counselors, treatment providers, drug court members, policy makers, business leaders, coalition… Continue reading