Experts Debate Whether Marijuana Is a 'gateway' Drug
Experts debate whether marijuana is a 'gateway' drug
One of the biggest points being argued in the marijuana debate is whether pot should be considered a “gateway drug;” a drug which leads users to branch out into more dangerous substances such as cocaine, heroin and crystal meth. The Washington …
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Why Oh Why Most Doctors Continually Over Prescribed Their Patients?
Question by Matthew Perkins: Why oh why most doctors continually over prescribed their patients?
First of all on December 7, 2010 I lost a very good friend of mine that froze to death. So as you can imagine I was a little bit depressed. Don’t get me… Continue reading
'Killer Heroin' Causing Fatal Overdoses in East
'Killer heroin' causing fatal overdoses in East
"A very small amount can exert a very significant effect," said Eric Strain, director of the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment and Research at Johns Hopkins University. In Maryland, at least 37 people have died from the combined drugs, according to …… Continue reading
Massachusetts Youths' Drug Use Higher Than US Rate, Report Says
Massachusetts youths' drug use higher than US rate, report says
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's Behavioral Health Barometer found 7.4 percent of Massachusetts youths smoked cigarettes in 2011 and 2012, a slightly higher rate than the rest of the country, but down from earlier years …
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Proposals Being Accepted for Juvenile Substance Abuse Treatment Grants
Proposals being accepted for juvenile substance abuse treatment grants
The grants will fund comprehensive juvenile substance abuse treatment programs, both expanding treatment beds at existing facilities and creating new juvenile treatment programs with the full continuum of care, including intensive outpatient and follow …
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Wisconsin Bill Would Require Coverage for Cancer Drugs in Pill Form
Wisconsin bill would require coverage for cancer drugs in pill form
(0) Comments. Lyle Drier incurred more than $ 35,000 in co-pays after she was diagnosed with multiple myeloma for a reason that she felt was inherently unfair: A drug needed to treat her cancer was given as a pill… Continue reading
Announcement of Drug Abuse Screening Grant Swerves Into Politics
Announcement of drug abuse screening grant swerves into politics
The $ 10 million five-year grant from the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration will help Vermont incorporate substance use screening and intervention into primary care for all Vermonters. “I view this as a kick-start for …
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Drug Addiction and Depression/suicide Help?
Question by KJ: Drug addiction and depression/suicide help?
Not for a friend. But for myself… e-mail me? or if you have AIM, it’s just easier to talk… [email protected] email
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Could Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Finally Change the Conversation About …
Could Philip Seymour Hoffman's Death Finally Change the Conversation About …
Families resist seeking help for the same reasons as they get told to detach, distance and use tough love, all of which are counter intuitive to the concern and hopefulness they feel for their loved one. In the end,… Continue reading