Substance Abuse

Signs, Symptoms of Substance Abuse

...  symptoms of substance abuse In some cases these substance induced psychiatric disorders can persist long after detoxification, such as prolonged psychosis or depression after amphetamine or cocaine abuse. A protracted withdrawal syndrome can also occur with symptoms persisting …… Continue reading

Fatherlessness Drives Teens to Substance Abuse

...  Drives Teens to Substance Abuse Windhoek — Young people find themselves in the claws of alcohol or drug abuse, and are often driven to gangsterism because of a lack of paternal guidance, says Shanette Martin, the Director of South… Continue reading

Why Not Legalize Pot?

...  silly about pot illustrates why it's taken this long for the country to begin adult conversations about marijuana, and not just knee-jerk rhetoric based on fear instead of facts. When … Read more on CNN CertifiedAddictionTherapy.com Website Launches to… Continue reading

Partnership Against Substance Abuse Holds Event Wednesday

...  Against Substance Abuse holds event Wednesday The day lasts from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will focus on the effects of substance abuse on individuals and communities. The speakers and participants represent several agencies, including the Grant County… Continue reading

What Psychologically Will Cause a Person to Worry Needlessly?

...  to the person, or of thoughts contrary to the person’s religious beliefs (obsessions). Compulsive activities consume an hour or more each day and interfere with daily life. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can result after a terrifying event, causing sufferers… Continue reading

Tomblin Signs Prison Measure

...  Signs Prison Measure "The biggest cause of people going to jail today is substance abuse – whether it's the direct reliance upon the drugs or the crimes they are committing to get the necessary funds to buy drugs," he… Continue reading