Substance Abuse

Which Heals First, Trauma or Addiction?

...  Heals First, Trauma or Addiction? Sequential treatment acts like the PTSD and substance abuse are separate issues and to do so ignores some key elements of the interaction between them. People with co-occurring disorders often self-medicate to cope with… Continue reading

ACP Urges Changes to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse

...  urges changes to curb prescription drug abuse Additional efforts are urged to reduce substance abuse and to increase medical research on addiction and its causes and treatments. "Prescription drug abuse is found throughout all aspects of our population," the… Continue reading

New Substance Abuse Helpline Provides Young Adults With Addiction and

...  Substance Abuse Helpline Provides Young Adults With Addiction and … Fortunately, a new adolescent substance abuse helpline is providing a much-needed resource for local teens trying to overcome their chemical dependency. The Reynoldsburg Adolescent Rehab Helpline has been established… Continue reading

Taft Woman Shot and Killed by Authorities

...  woman shot and killed by authorities James Cummins, a long time friend of Lytle said she had mental health and substance abuse issues for which she tried to get help. "She was a good person, … What facts do… Continue reading

Honolulu Treatment Center Launches New Consultation Program on Updated

...  Treatment Center Launches New Consultation Program on Updated … Cocaine, heroin, Oxycontin and benzodiazepines are just a few of the drugs that the treatment center helps people put in their past. Alcoholism, a disease that destroys individuals as well… Continue reading

Does Anybody Know Any Good Homeschool Sites?

...  to Save a Life leads addicts to recovery resources “We don't want anyone to bury their loved ones because of drugs.” She donated the scholarship money she raised to Livengrin, a foundation for addiction recovery. In 2007, on June… Continue reading