Why Do People Say That Pot Isn’t Addicting?
... is Daniel. I am an addict "The high [of his gambling addiction] is the same as with crack cocaine," he said. And for an addict, life is not a pleasurable experience. At a young age a man approached him… Continue reading
Drug Overdose Deaths From Prescription Painkillers Spike Among Middle-Aged …
... Deaths From Prescription Painkillers Spike Among Middle-Aged … For many decades, the overwhelming majority of U.S. overdose deaths were men killed by heroin or cocaine. But by 2010, 40 percent were women – most of them middle-aged women who… Continue reading
Cocaine Addiction May Be Cured With Ritalin
... Addiction May Be Cured With Ritalin About 800,000 Americans older than 12 are dependent on cocaine, according to a government report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. The drug is derived originally from the coca… Continue reading
A Rising Tide of Substance Abuse
... Rising Tide of Substance Abuse For example, a 2011 study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration found that among adults aged 50 to 59, the rate of current illicit drug use increased to 6.3 percent in… Continue reading
EDITORIAL: The Right Choice Puts Profits 2nd
... on The Westerly Sun Management of borderline personality disorder Persons with BPD often have other mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and substance misuse, generally due to attempts at finding ways to manage emotional distress (Grant et al,… Continue reading
What Is Percodan?
... to make eliminating substance abuse a top priority — and now — laws are on the books to shutdown — pill mills — and stop — doctor shopping. We listened to our communities and invested in drug treatment programs… Continue reading