Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Highlights Heroin Addiction in US
Philip Seymour Hoffman's death highlights heroin addiction in US
His loss marks the latest celebrity death in recent years linked to drugs. Cory Monteith, star of "Glee," also died of a heroin overdose, and Heath Ledger died in 2008 of prescription drug abuse — including opiate painkillers. Yet, the problem… Continue reading
Hunger and Drug Addiction Share Similar Neural Mechanism
Hunger and Drug Addiction Share Similar Neural Mechanism
Scientists with the Universite de Bordeaux in France discovered in a new study that food and marijuana cravings share the same neural mechanism in the human brain. The team found that the same receptors light up in mice when they are deprived… Continue reading
The Grip of Addiction Impacts the Whole Family
The grip of addiction impacts the whole family
SALT LAKE CITY — Substance abuse experts said the number of people seeking treatment for heroin addiction in Utah has been growing for seven years, an indication of the continued struggle facing families and the ones they are trying to help. The… Continue reading
In War Against Prescription Drug Abuse, a Bright Spot Is Seen
In War Against Prescription Drug Abuse, a Bright Spot is Seen
Millions of people across the country have struggled with addictions to prescription drugs, and there are many resources available to individuals who want help. Image courtesy NYS Health Department. With everyone from federal health officials to Queens …
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It Is a Disease and Needs to Be Treated as Such
It Is a Disease and Needs to Be Treated as Such
Finally, there are effective medications that treat drug addiction by blocking the rewarding effects of drugs and decreasing drug cravings. Let’s examine each of these. A recent study of heroin addicts found that at the end of one year… Continue reading
When 'Saving Money' Gets Expensive
When 'saving money' gets expensive
This plan, the governor argued, would save taxpayer dollars by eliminating funds from these programs being spent on drugs and simultaneously making sure poor children would not grow up in homes with drug users. … According to a report commissioned by …
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A Look Inside the Struggles of Rose Hill
A look inside the struggles of Rose Hill
Mr. Gray said the facility had a deficit of $ 151,741 in 2011 and a deficit of $ 64,926 in 2012. In both of those years, the state Office of Alcohol and Substance Abuse Services came through with additional aid that allowed… Continue reading
Philip Seymour Hoffman Had ‘hard-core’ Drug Addiction
Philip Seymour Hoffman had ‘hard-core’ drug addiction
Philip Seymour Hoffman had a “hard-core” drug addiction and injected twice as much heroin a day as a typical addict, according to his alleged dealer. Robert Vineberg, a jazz musician, was arrested two days after the 46-year-old actor’s death as …
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Is the Rehabilitation Centre an Effective Means to Help Drug Addicts?
Question by coleslaw: is the rehabilitation centre an effective means to help drug addicts?
please help me.. i dont have any idea to write on this topic……….
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Answer by vikingcanute
I’ve had friends who have been, and generally they just come out with… Continue reading
How Do They Cure Drug Addicts?
Question by sampan: how do they cure drug addicts?
I read in a newspaper about a girl that is selling her body for drugs and wants to live a new life without drugs. she was pushed into sex slavery by her aunt and now well you can… Continue reading