Haslam Receives Petition Asking for Veto of Bill Criminalizing Prenatal Drug Use
Haslam receives petition asking for veto of bill criminalizing prenatal drug use
The veto push is the latest in what has been a fierce debate the past three years about what to do to stem the rising number of babies born drug-dependent. Abuse of prescription painkillers has fueled a tenfold… Continue reading
Tennessee Set to Criminalise Pregnant Women Who Use Illegal Drugs
Tennessee set to criminalise pregnant women who use illegal drugs
Tennessee is poised to become the first state in the US to criminalise pregnant women for harm caused to their foetuses or newborn babies as a result of addiction to illegal drugs. The proposal, SB 1391, is expected to land… Continue reading
As Sales of Painkillers Grow, So Do Overdose Deaths
As sales of painkillers grow, so do overdose deaths
Increased public attention in the past few years may have started to tamp down the problem. For example, the number of Iowa overdose deaths from prescription painkillers dropped 16 percent to 52 in 2012. … "The biggest part of the problem… Continue reading
FDA Approves User-Friendly Device to Reverse Opioid Drug Overdoses
FDA approves user-friendly device to reverse opioid drug overdoses
It comes a week after Governor Deval Patrick declared a public health emergency to combat the growing abuse of opiates and recent spike in heroin deaths in the state; his declaration allows police and other emergency personnel to carry Narcan, a… Continue reading
Greg Kesich: To Be Credible, Maine's War on Drugs Must Also Target Alcohol
Greg Kesich: To be credible, Maine's war on drugs must also target alcohol
In 2010, there were 713 substance abuse-related deaths in Maine, according to a study released last year by the state Office of Substance Abuse. Of those, 175 were attributed to all drugs, including prescription painkillers, and 538… Continue reading
How Is Counseling Done as Part of a Drug Rehab Program?
Question by aubrie a: How is counseling done as part of a drug rehab program?
I am a senior student and is dreaming of becoming a counselor someday. I’ve heard from our teacher that counseling is an essential part of drug rehabilitation programs. I want to know more about… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse Summit- Treatment and Prevention Perspective- 02
Prescription Drug Abuse Summit- Treatment and Prevention Perspective- 02 –
Bigger Threat: Miley or Synthetic Drugs?
Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment
Television about methamphetamine crimes rivet the nation, while the same citizens are blind to the reality of meth in their communities, including crime, addiction, contamination,… Continue reading
Methadone Clinic Whereabouts?
Question by AliCat: Methadone Clinic Whereabouts?
Does anyone know if or where there is a methadone clinic in or near Edina, MN? (that’s basically a subdivision of Minneapolis)
Thank you.
Best answer:
Answer by char g
Can I talk to you about Methadone before you decide that you want… Continue reading
Former Stillwater Police Officer Enters Drug Rehab Facility
Former Stillwater Police officer enters drug rehab facility
Filed under: drug rehab facilities
A former Stillwater Police sergeant is in rehab at a Colorado drug treatment facility after being accused of stealing prescription painkillers from the department's prescription drug disposal vault. Thomas Robert McConaghy, 42, is charged with larceny …… Continue reading
How to Overcome Addiction – “the Alcoholism & Addiction Cure” by Pax and Chris Prentiss
How To Overcome Addiction – “The Alcoholism & Addiction Cure” by Pax and Chris Prentiss – Now you can find freedom and relief from alcoholism and addiction. After suffering through over 10 years of his son’s addiction and many failed attempts at r…
Graduation Days Nationwide Bring Renewed… Continue reading