drug use

Opiate Abuse May Be Up, but Overdose Deaths Are Flat

Opiate abuse may be up, but overdose deaths are flat
The nine-page March 1 Health Department report to the Legislature comes amid Shumlin's call for better opiate treatment. State officials say the number of people seeking treatment for opiate addiction… Continue reading

Boyfriend Problem…. How Do I Handle This Situation….. Any Ideas???

Question by cna1970: Boyfriend problem…. how do I handle this situation….. any ideas???
My boyfriend’s a coke addict. He got arrested last summer & had no choice but to get help. He lives in a “sober house” & goes to… Continue reading

How Are “research” Chemicals Legal (Pharmaceutical Grade)?

Question by Mo: How are “research” chemicals legal (Pharmaceutical Grade)?
There’s alot of wierd crap on the internet. It seems that some daredevils have circumvented the laws regarding pharmacies and pharmaceuticals (that require Rx), and have brazenly begun selling pharmaceutical… Continue reading

Statewide Database Would Track Heroin Trends

Statewide database would track heroin trends
"Better data would help us accurately track substance abuse trends," said Dr. Jeffrey Reynolds, executive director of the Long Island Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. "I'm especially encouraged by Sen. Schumer's push for… Continue reading

Is There a Difference Between a Drug Abuser and a Drug Addict?

Question by Jen Jen: Is there a difference between a drug abuser and a drug addict?
What is it?

Best answer:

Answer by Dave B
You mean “if so, what is it”

LEARN TO SPEAK

Answer by midnightmoon
Yes. Ok,… Continue reading

Letter: Headlines Do Not Tell the Story of Drug Addiction

Letter: Headlines do not tell the story of drug addiction
It's happened again. The headlines are catchy and the pictures show all the despair of active addiction for a movie star. This, the most recent depiction of someone who… Continue reading