Heroin Abuse Spreads Misery Across America
Heroin abuse spreads misery across America “There are so many residual effects,” he says. “And we're all paying for it.” Heroin is spreading its misery across America. … It remains a small part of America's drug problem; cocaine, Ecstasy, painkillers… Continue reading
Kentuckiana Faces Rising Problem of Drug Abuse and Addiction
... faces rising problem of drug abuse and addiction … 23, is one of the many victims of heroin abuse in Kentuckiana. According to a recent report by the Kentucky Injury Prevention and Research Center (KIPRC), overdose deaths due to… Continue reading
Is This Drug Chart Real?
... benzodiazepines, buprenorphine, alcohol, and tobacco are not really placed well. It sort of looks like some of the drugs were placed by defining dependence as addiction (correct) and others were placed by defining it as physical dependence. Also physical… Continue reading
The Drugging of the American Boy
... Drugging of the American Boy If you have a son who has been diagnosed, it's more than likely that he has been prescribed a stimulant—the most famous brand names are Ritalin and Adderall; newer ones include Vyvanse and Concerta—to… Continue reading
Self Abuse Hotlines if There Are Any?
... more on Fox 59 Porter County heroin deaths up but suicides down "I believe the number of deaths will only reduce when we see a comprehensive countywide response to addiction that incorporates community-based education, detoxification, aftercare, counseling, family support… Continue reading
Help Me With a Cocaine PSA?
... abuse a 'crisis' in Pa. HARRISBURG — Describing prescription drug abuse as a growing “crisis” in Pennsylvania, members of the state medical community announced the formation of a multi-specialty physician panel to address the problem. … Michael R. Fraser,… Continue reading