The Office of the National Drug Control Policy recently reported that there are more medical marijuana dispensaries than Starbucks, Taco Bells, middle schools or police stations in San Francisco. This information has garnered national attention, with Jay Leno and network … Continue reading
Following up on the benefits of detox medication in long term drug treatment, it is important to understand the risks involved in using medication as a recovery mechanism. Detox medications are employed in opiate addiction recovery specifically due to the … Continue reading
“At addiction centers, longer treatment programs are proving key to ending the relapse-rehab cycle” was the headline for a recent Los Angeles Times news article. Relapse is often the bane of rehabilitation. We often hear about celebrities or witness people … Continue reading
An addict’s acknowledgment of the need for help is a major first step in a path towards recovery. Knowing which treatment method to pursue can be just as influential of a decision in the process of overcoming addiction. The withdrawal … Continue reading
Last week, our nation voted on several key propositions that are sure to have an effect on drug abuse across the country. Here is a recap on how voting went for some of the drug and alcohol propositions: Massachusetts: The … Continue reading
Slang is a prevalent part of drug culture: It’s a form of self expression, method for discreet communication and way for drug users to project their mastery in the subject area. Street terms for drugs are often more relevant than … Continue reading
When kids and young adults are abusing drugs, it’s a challenge for parents to confront them about their problems. It’s much easier to deny the warning signs or to just wait for these young adults to seek out help; but, … Continue reading
I have a close friend who drinks two or three glasses of wine most nights. When we go out she rarely abstains from drinking, but never is visibly intoxicated. I have another friend who doesn’t drink at all during the … Continue reading
On November 4th, the American public will not only decide who will be the next President of the United States, but they will determine the future of alcohol and drug use in numerous counties and states across the nation. Alcohol … Continue reading
The media coverage of celebrity drug and alcohol use is unyielding, and the portrait painted of Hollywood’s drug culture by the entertainment press is not always accurate. Celebrity Rehab is a show in its second season created by addiction expert … Continue reading
