Lawmakers Wage Aggressive Attack on Prescription Drug Abuse A Rare United Front | Bi-Partisan Support! In Maine, a rare occurrence has happened in the state legislature; a task force has taken shape that includes members from both parties and they have a common goal in mind – a formalized assault on prescription drug abuse [...]
Drugs Behind Bars Increases Drug Addiction Sad | and unfortunately, TRUE! Tough laws on drug possession and small time dealers has meant a skyrocketing number of Americans in prison for drug-related offenses. It has also meant an ironic situation, in which those incarcerated for crimes caused by addiction to drugs are still able to [...]
3 Types of Prescription Drug Addiction to Watch Out For But | my doctor said it was OK? There are three different classifications of prescription drugs that are highly addictive, even when you have a prescription for a legitimate reason from your doctor: stimulant addiction, opiate painkiller addiction and benzodiazepine (benzo) addiction. Therefore, there [...]
Adored Historical Figures Who Needed Help Addiction & Abuse | have no boundaries... When considering some of the greatest historical figures and their contributions to the world, we rarely let our minds wander to their personal lives and trials. Like every other human being, these talented people had strengths and weaknesses in their character, [...]
6 Great Flicks about Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery in Film | Some just never get old... There is no shortage of movies and television shows devoted to the topic of drug and alcohol addiction, and everyone has their favorite. From celebrity drug addiction to literary and historical figures with addiction issues, if you’re looking [...]
A Way Out of Crystal Meth Addiction The choice is yours | it can all change today! There is the phase before you recognize that you need help, the time when you consider that there is a possibility that you have an addiction that requires treatment, a period when you prepare yourself for moving forward [...]
3 Types of Painkiller Detox Rehab from Opiates | doesn't have to suck! Prescription painkillers are opiate drugs and there are multiple ways to address the withdrawal symptoms that accompany opiate detoxification. Below are the 3 main types of detox methods from painkiller prescription medicationsOutpatient medicated painkiller detox utilizes cutting-edge drugs approved by the FDA [...]
Addict Jailed for Manslaughter After Giving Friend Heroin Really? | ... it does Happen! The United States isn’t the only country to crack down on the sharing and selling of drugs by making it a felony to give someone any drug if they end up overdosing and/or dying after using it. A recent case in [...]
Drug & Alcohol Rehab Fighting? The Choice is YOURS! We are not talking about shouting matches or fist fights here. When you enter drug rehab, you are making a commitment to put up a fight. A fight against the disease of addiction. It is going to be a life or death battle. Addiction can be [...]
Is America Breaking Up with Cocaine? An 80's Phenom | Now, a thing of the past... Cocaine used to be a popular and commonly used drug, especially back in the 1980s. Fortunately though, cocaine use isn’t nearly as common as it once was... Is America now breaking-up with Cocaine? In fact, The Christian Science Monitor [...]
