How to Stop a Drug Addiction?
Question by v3v2mvp: how to stop a drug addiction?
liek its not me but lie ksomeone i knwo and like care about very much has one and liek she/ he doesnt want help form liek a mentaly ill place wiht crazy peokle ( no offence to them)… Continue reading
Russell Brand Calls for Reform of Drug Laws Following Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death
Russell Brand calls for reform of drug laws following Philip Seymour Hoffman's death
The Oscar-winning actor tragically died in his New York City apartment over the weekend after experiencing a relapse, and Brand – who himself has battled drug addiction and alcoholism in the past – believes he is a… Continue reading
Celebrities Who've Opened Up About Drug Addiction
Celebrities Who've Opened Up About Drug Addiction
2) in New York City after years of battling his addictions. He struggled with substance abuse in his twenties, but remained sober for over two decades before relapsing last year. Hoffman checked into rehab in May 2013 to deal with abuse of prescription… Continue reading
Legal Highs Targeted as Experts Warn Drug Addicts Still Stigmatised
Legal highs targeted as experts warn drug addicts still stigmatised
Drug deaths statistics reported in August revealed that in Scotland in 2012, there were 37 deaths where new psychoactive substances (NPS) were implicated. In 32 cases pathologists judged that these substances were directly implicated and in five cases …
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Should the Use of Homeopathic Treatments on Children Be Banned?
Question by Gary Y: Should the use of homeopathic treatments on children be banned?
A prominent pharmacy consultant is calling for the Australian Federal Government to ban the use of homeopathic treatments on children.
From the article, “Homeopathy not for children: pharmacist”:-
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Editorial: Drug Death No More 'tragic' When It's a Celebrity
Editorial: Drug death no more 'tragic' when it's a celebrity
It must have been distressing for family members of deceased drug addicts to have read this weekend about the “tragic death†of Oscar-winning screen and stage actor Philip Seymour Hoffman. Although the cause of … As with the accidental-but-drug …… Continue reading
Report From Solicitor Stumbo Shows Jury Trials Have Increased Dramatically
Report from Solicitor Stumbo shows jury trials have increased dramatically
Two classes of juvenile arbitrators were trained and certified in 2013. Stumbo's drug court program is an intense treatment program lasting between 18 months and three years for “drug addicts” who have cases pending in the eighth circuit. The program… Continue reading
Brother With a Serious Drug Problem?
Question by flower: Brother with a serious drug problem?
My brother is addicted to crack? He also have a mental problem at well. He is constantly in and out of jail on theft charges to support his habit. The judge just give him a few months in jail and when… Continue reading
Saudi Drug Addiction Test “failure”, Says Health Official
Saudi drug addiction test “failure”, says health official
A drug addiction test initiated by Saudi Arabia’s Health Ministry for prospective brides and grooms has been branded a failure by officials. Mohammed Al Saeedi, the Health Ministry’s director-general for Combating Chronic and Hereditary …
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Letter: Treat Drug Addiction as a Health-Care Issue, Not a Criminal One
Letter: Treat drug addiction as a health-care issue, not a criminal one
If we can dispense marijuana for medical use, can we not devise distribution centres for drug addicts in order for them to obtain their drug needs, as well as being able to help them to recover from their… Continue reading