'Invincible' Teens Susceptible to Alcohol Danger

'Invincible' teens susceptible to alcohol danger
… alcohol addiction later in life. The 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey indicates that 39 percent of teens admit drinking alcohol, 22 percent said they binge drink, 8 percent drove after drinking and 24 percent rode in a car with a person who had… Continue reading

Efforts Increased to Reduce Heroin, Prescription Drug Addiction in Macomb … – the Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb … – The Macomb Daily

Efforts increased to reduce heroin, prescription drug addiction in Macomb
The Macomb Daily
Doctors are being pressured to reduce their liberal distribution of drug prescriptions because of an “epidemic” of abuse. Dependence on opiates… Continue reading

5 Reasons to Refuse an Addiction Treatment (And 5 Reasons Not To)

5 Reasons to Refuse an Addiction Treatment (and 5 Reasons Not to)
During drug rehab, dozens of different therapies may be incorporated into a treatment plan. If you've done your research and chosen a reputable rehab center, it's best to keep an open mind and trust the advice of your… Continue reading

Drug Testing All Students Would Violate the Fourth Amendment

Drug testing all students would violate the Fourth Amendment
In a recent Vindicator story, Boardman schools Superintendent Frank Lazzeri comments on drug policies: “We are trying to help kids make better decisions. We believe that there is not just a local drug problem, there is a national drug problem.” With… Continue reading

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office Taking Back Unwanted Prescription Drugs This

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office taking back unwanted prescription drugs this
On April 26 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public its eighth opportunity in three years to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their… Continue reading

Anyone Have Any Information on Treatment for Triple Negative Stage 4 Breast Cancer?

Question by : Anyone have any information on treatment for triple negative stage 4 breast cancer?
My sister, 55yrs old, diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer in April 2010. Had mastectomy, 3 positive lymph nodes (under arm), had 12 weeks of grueling chemotherapy and 5 weeks of… Continue reading

Drug Menace Lost in Political Rhetoric

Drug menace lost in political rhetoric
The issue of Punjab youth grappling with drug addiction appears lost in the political rhetoric as parties busy themselves in a no-holds-barred blame game and accuse each other of patronising drug trade in the border state. Drug trafficking and rampant drug abuse, especially among… Continue reading

Braun Hits 3 Homers, Brewers Beat Phillies 10-4

Braun hits 3 homers, Brewers beat Phillies 10-4
Braun was booed in his first game in Philly since serving a 65-game suspension for violations of Major League Baseball's drug agreement and labor contract. He also got an earful last week in Boston. It didn't bother him. "It's very motivating," Braun… Continue reading

Why Do I Need Drug Rehab?

Question by Jessie J: Why do I need drug rehab?
I have been a drug user for a year and I haven’t told anyone about it. And if I do decide to get myself into a drug rehab, I would like to do it without anyone having to… Continue reading

How Exciting Is This News Regarding Cancer Research?

Question by Not so looney afterall: How exciting is this news regarding Cancer research?
A million dollar prize for the person who comes up with the best new idea to treat or cure cancer…

More info. is in this yahoo article:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20070523/sc_nm/cancer_prize_dc;_ylt=Al8nz8K3I8Uj_ePPe74_qEbVJRIF

This is the kind of “out-of-the-box”… Continue reading