This week, let’s tackle a very controversial subject in the field of addiction treatment – does recovery from addiction or alcoholism involve finding a cure? Some medical professionals, as well as treatment models, believe a cure lies in the form … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
More than ever, young Americans are misusing over-the-counter cough and cold medicines. Once seen as just harmless drugs to get rid of the sniffles, young Americans are now using them to get high. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental … Continue reading
Although there has been a slight decline in illicit drug use according to the 2007 Substance Abuse and Mental Health services Administration study, there is a troubling new trend among teens. More are abusing prescription medications because it is readily … Continue reading
