Which Drug Effects Your Physical Appearance Most After Abuse – Heroin, Cocaine, or Meth?
... pictures of Meth users show how the facial muscles droop the eyelids, lips and jaw frame. It was noted by the Police Department that the drooping appears similar to patients who receive radiation treatments of the face to fight… Continue reading
What Are Benzodiazepines and Why Are They Abused?
... health leaders are considering possible uses for medical forms of marijuana — including in prisons, where many of the incarcerated are addicted to drugs. "Jail is not a very suitable … Read more on Huffington Post Uruguay Proposes Giving… Continue reading
Veteran Turns Life Around With Help From United Way Program
... turns life around with help from United Way program … treatment for substance abuse or die. The decorated veteran of the Iraq War found himself at rock bottom, homeless and suffering from alcohol and crack cocaine addictions. …… Continue reading
Op-Ed: Treating Addiction Like a Disease – Medically Assisted Treatment
... Treating addiction like a disease – medically assisted treatment Public figures in the media will say it is a disease; just consider the two most recent cases with Toronto mayor Rob Ford and Republican Henry 'Trey' Radel who are… Continue reading
EU Lawmakers to Push Ahead With Anti-Tobacco Plans
... with anti-tobacco plans Still, treatment of smoke-related diseases costs about 25 billion euros ($ 34 billion) a year, and the EU estimates there are around 700,000 smoking-related deaths across the 28-nation bloc. The issue proved highly divisive in Parliament,… Continue reading
Before Fatal Overdose, Hastings Teen Was in Treatment — but Did He Get Help?
... fatal overdose, Hastings teen was in treatment — but did he get help? Steve Sorenson's son John died last year of a heroin overdose while he was supposed to be getting treatment from a drug and alcohol counselor. Sorenson… Continue reading