A London Daily Telegraph article raises an interesting question. Should we change our efforts from a war on drugs to a war on addiction? Drugs have long been seen as a street battle. We have long been trying to stop … Continue reading
According to an article from Canada.com, prescription drug abuse often starts in hospitals. This type of drug use usually begins after a person undergoes some type of surgery or other trauma and then needs to take pain medication. Often times … Continue reading
According to an article from the Associated Press, Texas A&M University is starting a five year study where cocaine is given to rats to help them understand the effects of drug addiction. The study hopes to better understand the effect … Continue reading
According to an article from the Associated Press, Texas A&M University is starting a five year study where cocaine is given to rats to help them understand the effects of drug addiction. The study hopes to better understand the effect … Continue reading
Jamie Lee Curtis, best known for her role in the Halloween franchise has always been a celebrity open to talk about her body and image. This week she wrote a piece for the Huffington Post about her addiction to prescription … Continue reading
A federal advisory committee has put in a recommendation that Percocet and Vicodin be banned, along with restrictions on over-the-counter pain medications, like Tylenol because of acetaminophen. Acetaminophen has been linked to liver damage. There is worry that the overuse … Continue reading
According to an article from the New York Times, drivers are more likely to be under the influence of drugs than alcohol. This finding comes after the release of the most recent roadside survey from the National Highway Traffic Safety … Continue reading
Check out the press release from PR web titled: GateHouse Academy Trains Next Generation of Dual Diagnosis Clincians and Drug Rehab Specialists The press release takes a look at how Gatehouse Academy trains graduate level students in community based treatment … Continue reading
California is broke and there is no hiding it. The state has been issuing IOUs because it does not have the money it needs to pay off its debts. So some are saying that marijuana is the answer to the … Continue reading
According to an article from MSNBC.com, the effects of prescription drug abuse in the United States are becoming more apparent every day. Here’s a quote from the article: “The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration says nearly 7 million Americans currently abuse … Continue reading
