Monthly Archives: June 2009

Prescription drugs and Michael Jackson

As the world reels from the shock of the untimely death of Pop Legend Michael Jackson the questions are now being asked about what role prescription drugs may have played in this tragic story.  Brian Oxman the Jackson family lawyer  … Continue reading

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The attempt to solve drug use in the UK

According to an article from British website http://www.guardian.co.uk, the British government wants to give compulsory treatment of benefit claimants addicted to drugs. Problem is that everyone else seems to think that’s pretty much impossible. British Liberal Democrats think the plan … Continue reading

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A&E show, The Cleaner

A&E is a cable network that focuses on some hard realities and subjects, and that includes drug addiction. They have one Emmy winning show called Intervention. The show takes you through the life of a drug addict who does not … Continue reading

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A&E show, The Cleaner

A&E is a cable network that focuses on some hard realities and subjects, and that includes drug addiction. They have one Emmy winning show called Intervention. The show takes you through the life of a drug addict who does not … Continue reading

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DIY anti-overdose kits

An article appeared in Time Magazine on May 29, 2009 entitled: “Do DIY Anti-overdose kits help?” The article focused on one rehab center called Chicago Alliance that is giving kits to drug users in exchange for needles at trade in … Continue reading

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Governments’ Drug-Abuse Costs Hit $468 Billion, Study Says

According to an article from the New York Times from May 28, 2009, “Government spending related to smoking and the abuse of alcohol and illegal drugs reached $468 billion in 2005, accounting for more than one-tenth of combined federal, state … Continue reading

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New report breaks down substance abuse by state

According to a new report from the Office of Applied Studies that provided state by state analysis found that there are a wide range of types of drug and alcohol use, but that of course, every state has its varying … Continue reading

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Army cracks down as drug, alcohol cases rise

According to an article from Army Times, the Army news source, the Army has started to take notice of the rampant use of drugs and alcohol in the ranks. The article attributes this largely to commanders who are failing to … Continue reading

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Addiction, Recovery, and Yoga

Lindsey Clennell has posted a feature documentry he made on “How people have used yoga as part of their journey in recovery programs from serious addiction problems to a new life of well-being and emotional stability” called ‘Addiction, Recovery, and … Continue reading

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