Allissa’s Story
Allissa’s Story – This is Alissa’s story. She is a successful graduate of Minnesota Teen Challenge. Alissa’s story starts with postpartum depression when she became addicted to pain killers. After an overdose she joined faith based drug treatment center Minnesota Teen Challenge. She has been transformed and is working… Continue reading
How Will I Find Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in Kennebunkport, Maine?
Question by bridgette xsh: How will I find substance abuse treatment centers in Kennebunkport, Maine?
I want to know more about prescription drug addiction, specially those that involve sleeping pills. For this, I want to interview some people with that kind of addiction, hence the search for substance abuse… Continue reading
NC Report Analyzes Child Health in 15 Areas
NC report analyzes child health in 15 areas
Filed under: Drug Abuse Houston
"The relationship between high school graduation, household income and health (has) been well-documented," the report says. "Graduating from high school improves individuals' quality of life, reduces alcohol and drug abuse and has been associated with …
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Question for Substance Abuse Professionals?
Question by ebizartistry: Question for substance abuse professionals?
Where does personal responsibility fit into the argument that certain groups are, perhaps, justified in their addiction?
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Answer by **ask linda jo….**
they do not admit they are addicts and use every excuse to be high and not want… Continue reading
Mother’s Battle With Prescription Drug Addiction, Doctor Says No to Abusers
Mother’s Battle With Prescription Drug Addiction, Doctor says no to abusers – The battle against prescription drug abuse is one that is not only being waged by those fighting their addictions but also by doctors, healthcare organizations and law enforcement. Illegal use of prescription drugs has increased so much… Continue reading
Study: ADHD Medicines Help Curb Criminal Behavior
Study: ADHD medicines help curb criminal behavior
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"It's well known that individuals with ADHD have much higher rates of criminality and drug abuse than people without ADHD," but the effect of treatment on this is not well known, Lichtenstein said. Using Swedish national registers, researchers… Continue reading
Maine Doctors Require Patients to Undergo Random Drug Testing Before …
Maine Doctors Require Patients to Undergo Random Drug Testing Before …
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For years, Maine has been struggling to put an end to its prescription drug abuse problem. State leaders and health care providers have tried developing programs aimed at reducing prescription drugs addiction in patients,… Continue reading
How Can I Find Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in Elderton, Pennsylvania?
Question by aditi s: How can I find substance abuse treatment centers in Elderton, Pennsylvania?
I need to get more information regarding prescription drug abuse and I would like to find substance abuse treatment centers who are currently handling patients with such illness.
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Dealing With Addiction – Part II
Dealing with Addiction – Part II – Dealing with Addiction is a look into the complex world of cross-addiction, featuring the presence of problem gambling intermingled with substance abuse, and mental health issues. 30-50% of problem gamblers in treatment or support groups are substance abusers. This 15-minute video features… Continue reading
LICADD Celebrates Recovery, Raises 24k for Substance Abuse Prevention
LICADD Celebrates Recovery, Raises 24k for Substance Abuse Prevention
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From 2009 to 2010, Dr. McLellan was the Science Advisor and Deputy Director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), a congressionally confirmed Presidential appointment to help shape the nation's public… Continue reading