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Not-So-Quick Fix

Not-So-Quick Fix For proof that drug addiction is still largely misunderstood by the public, you need look no further than the recent fatal overdoses of actors Philip Seymour Hoffman and Glee star Cory Monteith. … The result: They are overprescribing… Continue reading

I Am Addicted to Cocaine and Don’t Know What to Do?

by his grace Question by : I am addicted to cocaine and don’t know what to do? I tried it two years ago…. Then did it maybe once every few months socially then moved out on my own with a… Continue reading

When One Hears of Substance Abuse??? ?

Question by ChemStudent: When one hears of substance abuse??? ? When one hears of substance abuse one immediately thinks of illicit or illegal drugs. However, mind altering substances are legally prevalent in our society with their use having a multitude… Continue reading

Rising Above the Addiction

Rising above the addiction Herren played collegiately at Boston College originally in 1994, but was kicked off the squad after failing more than one drug test. He transferred to Fresno State, coached then by Jerry Tarkanian. He also failed a… Continue reading

Local Experts Convene Working Group on Addiction

Local Experts Convene Working Group On Addiction … local citizens to parents to those who suffer with addiction to find a solution for this growing problem. Hickton chose Dr. Neil Capretto, medical director of Gateway Rehabilitation Center, and Dr. Michael… Continue reading

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