drug abuse

How Philip Seymour Hoffman Could Have Been Saved

How Philip Seymour Hoffman Could Have Been Saved
Traditionally, the only choices offered to addicts were 12-step programs, but now proven treatments include cognitive-behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing and psychopharmacology. … learning disabilities; ADHD; trauma; poverty; and growing up …
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Prescription Drug Abuse PSA

Prescription Drug Abuse PSA – Created by the Youth Leadership Council of Licking County. (OH)


 

Drug Abuse Screening Bill OK'd by Indiana House

Drug abuse screening bill OK'd by Indiana House
INDIANAPOLIS – A contentious bill to screen welfare recipients for drug abuse and limit residents to buy only “nutritional” foods with food stamps is moving forward. State representatives voted 71-22 in favor… Continue reading

Avera Medical Minute AMcK: Prescription Drug Abuse on the Rise

Avera Medical Minute AMcK: Prescription drug abuse on the rise
"I think there's been a bona fide and concerted effort throughout the country to try to wrap our heads and hands around what's going on and slow things down." Said… Continue reading

Why Does the “excessive” Amount of Meds Given to Michael Jackson, Require an Indictment of Neglect or Murder?

Question by ~ Libby ~: Why does the “excessive” amount of meds given to Michael Jackson, require an indictment of Neglect or Murder?
Why does the “excessive” amount of meds given to Michael Jackson, require an indictment of Neglect or… Continue reading

What Teens Need to Know About Prescription Drug Abuse

What Teens Need to Know About Prescription Drug Abuse
How common is prescription drug abuse? According to NIDA, each day approximately 2,000 teenagers in the United States try prescription drugs for the first time while not under the care of… Continue reading