According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 12 percent of deaths were related to alcohol abuse for American Indians and Alaskan Natives during the timeframe from 2001 and 2005. This news is particularly distressing, since the national … Continue reading
A new study found that the percentage of people that died after ingesting prescription medications, alcohol and street drugs increased by more than 3000% during the past 2 decades. One theory is that hospital stays are shorter now and patients … Continue reading
There is a lot of controversy over whether drugs should be legalized or not. Current federal laws prohibit the use, possession, and trafficking of numerous drugs, including marijuana. However, recently some states have passed laws or are considering passing laws … Continue reading
Philadelphia Eagles head coach Andy Reid’s son, Garrett, was sentenced to drug rehab for 2 years. Garrett Reid was serving time in jail due to an auto accident that occurred when he was on heroin. He was surrendering himself on … Continue reading
The New York Times recently ran an article that recaps drug abuse and addiction and it serves as a great refresher for parents, teachers or anyone that knows someone using drugs or alcohol. It begins by defining drug abuse and … Continue reading
An Inotropic drug influences the force of the contraction of the cardiac muscle, or heart, thereby affecting cardiac output. In other words, it’s a drug that if it works positively will increase the strength and force of the heart. This … Continue reading
If you, or someone you care about, are seeking drug rehab then you are already well on your way to a brighter future. When looking at drug rehabilitation centers or other drug rehab programs, don’t be surprised that there are … Continue reading
According to USA Today, a video game in development for the Wii console is causing some controversy. The game is called “Beer Pong” and it mimics a college drinking game growing in popularity. The Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) gave … Continue reading
A study by international scientists was published recently and it’s finding show that the use of drugs is a feature of more affluent countries like the United States. The findings are horrifying because “by the age of 21, up to … Continue reading
For someone undergoing substance abuse treatment, the process is a journey. It requires an individual to change. To achieve recovery from an addiction, the person must decide to have better choices and behaviors. Quite often, that is easier said than … Continue reading
