Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a “crisis” or a “serious problem” in the U.S. That number hasn’t changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is… Continue reading
What Is the Definition of Substance Abuse Addiction?
Question by jmh854: what is the definition of substance abuse addiction?
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Answer by Mr. Taco
If your substance abuse has a negative impact on your life in any way and you still do it, it’s an addiction.
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Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse on the Rise
Prescription Drug and Heroin Abuse on the Rise
The growing alarm to drug abuse is nothing new, but as the number of deaths rise in Fairfield County, Norwalk officials are warning the community of what has become not only a state-wide epidemic, but a local emergency. State-wide drug-related deaths have… Continue reading
Natural Autoimmune Treatment – Naples, Florida
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Clinical Trial Uses Gene Therapy to Target Mutations in Mitochondrial Genes
Known for exploring gene therapy as a potential treatment for diseases of the optic nerve,… Continue reading
Smartphone App Can Help Alcoholics Stay Sober
Smartphone App Can Help Alcoholics Stay Sober
A new app aims to prevent alcoholics and drug addicts from relapsing, and researchers say it actually helps. The A-CHESS app features audio relaxation, communication with support groups, and even sends an alert if users go near a high-risk location …
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PHOTOS: Morgan County Conducts Drug Roundup
PHOTOS: Morgan County conducts drug roundup
Morgan County Sheriff Ana Franklin said the investigation targeted people suspected of selling or making drugs. The Morgan County Drug Task Force, the district attorney's office, the Alabama Beverage Control Unit, Hartselle police, Decatur police, and …
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What Is the Best Cancer Treatment Center? Do They Take Insurance or It Comes Out of Pocket? Please Help?
Question by Shrek: What is the best cancer treatment center? Do they take insurance or it comes out of pocket? Please help?
I just found out my dad has cancer and is going to get surgey this week. What is the best place to help cancer? Is there… Continue reading
A Rocky Road to Recovery
A rocky road to recovery
And the state Attorney General is in the midst of an ongoing investigation into whether insurers are abiding by a current law that requires them to treat mental health and substance abuse services on par with other health care. Obstacles to … Or they …… Continue reading
Task Force Shows Positive Results From Recovery Kentucky Centers
Task force shows positive results from Recovery Kentucky centers
The January study was conducted by Dr. TK Logan and her colleagues at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine's Center on Drug and Alcohol Research. The team led interviews focused on two important policy questions: … Recovery centers …
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