Is There Online Help for Drug/alcohol Abuse?
Question by Emily: Is there online help for drug/alcohol abuse?
Are there any websites a person can go to for ONLINE HELP for drug and/or alcohol addiction? SWIM wants to try rehab, but he wants to try it online. Do you know of any websites that he can… Continue reading
Drug Addiction: Medical and Emotional Help
Drug Addiction: Medical and Emotional Help
People with a drug addiction need both medical help and emotional support. A conservative view might blame the person, while a very liberal view might attack the drug. In actuality, the only thing that is important is the rehabilitation of the member of …… Continue reading
ESU Third in Nation for Drinking-Related Arrests
ESU third in nation for drinking-related arrests
The study was conducted by Rehabs.com, a referral service that helps users find drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in their area. It utilizes data from 2012 — the most recent available — from the U.S. Department of Education's Office of …
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Public Attitudes and Policy Toward Drug Addiction Shift From ‘War on Drugs’ to Focus on Treatment
Public attitudes and policy toward drug addiction shift from ‘War on Drugs’ to focus on treatment
Ten years ago, Jack Kelly was a recovering heroin addict in his 20s, working as an ironworker. “I didn’t openly tell people on the job I was a heroin addict in recovery. I didn’t… Continue reading
Allergy & Asthma at School: Learning the ABCs
Allergy & Asthma at School: Learning the ABCs
Pharmacists should understand the issues surrounding medication use by children in school and should especially focus on 2 of the most prevalent concerns—allergies and asthma. Table 1: … The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology's 2010 …
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Public Attitudes and Policy Toward Drug Addiction Shift From ‘War on Drugs’ to Focus on Treatment
Public attitudes and policy toward drug addiction shift from ‘War on Drugs’ to focus on treatment
Ten years ago, Jack Kelly was a recovering heroin addict in his 20s, working as an ironworker. “I didn’t openly tell people on the job I was a heroin addict in recovery. I didn’t… Continue reading
Public Attitudes and Policy Toward Drug Addiction Shift From ‘War on Drugs’ to Focus on Treatment
Public attitudes and policy toward drug addiction shift from ‘War on Drugs’ to focus on treatment
Ten years ago, Jack Kelly was a recovering heroin addict in his 20s, working as an ironworker. “I didn’t openly tell people on the job I was a heroin addict in recovery. I didn’t… Continue reading
As Overdoses Bring New Tragedies, Two Staten Island Events Aim to Combat Drug …
As overdoses bring new tragedies, two Staten Island events aim to combat drug …
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Two overdose deaths last month served as stark reminders of the heartbreaking toll from the borough's prescription drug and heroin abuse epidemic, but Staten Islanders can participate in two events over the… Continue reading
Heroin Addicts Face Barriers to Treatment
Heroin addicts face barriers to treatment
Of the 23.1 million Americans who needed treatment for drugs or alcohol in 2012, only 2.5 million people received aid at a specialty facility, according to the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Heroin addicts … on …
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At 21, Recovering Heroin Addict Starts Over
At 21, recovering heroin addict starts over
He is in his 20s, lives in the suburbs — two traits that fit a growing number of users — and graduated to heroin after years of getting high with other drugs. When Lewis snorted his … Lewis completed rehab and started taking… Continue reading