Substance Use During Pregnancy
Substance use during pregnancy … and abnormal brain growth. After birth, the infant may go through a process called neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS). This refers to the withdrawal babies undergo when mothers used addictive drugs during pregnancy. … If a… Continue reading
External Qigong Therapy Can Help Control Cocaine Craving Early in Recovery
External qigong therapy can help control cocaine craving early in recovery Cocaine is one of the most addictive drugs of abuse. Few effective treatments are available to help control cravings and withdrawal symptoms among individuals undergoing therapy to overcome cocaine… Continue reading
UN: W'African Cocaine, Meth Smuggling Rising
... W'African Cocaine, Meth Smuggling Rising In some cities, a dose of the highly addictive drug – commonly produced by mixing cocaine with readily available baking soda – sells for as little as 200 CFA francs (26 pence). "We estimate… Continue reading
SPECIAL REPORT: Stomp Out Smoking
... REPORT: Stomp out Smoking Fletcher said nicotine is as addictive as heroin, cocaine and alcohol and told the story of an elderly woman who has turned her life around in fresh start. "She said 'amen brother. I quit heroin… Continue reading
Macon County Doesn't Follow National Drug Death Trend
... County doesn't follow national drug death trend Most of them involve accidents with addictive painkillers. But prescription pills aren't the leading killer in Macon County. … The county's greater problem, said Day, is illegal narcotics like cocaine and heroin.… Continue reading
Frederick Man Charged With Assault, Drug Offenses
... man charged with assault, drug offenses James McArthur Holley, 39, of the 9200 block of Ridgefield Drive, is charged with second-degree assault as well as possession of crack cocaine and paraphernalia following his arrest Monday afternoon by Maryland State… Continue reading