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Report: More Support Needed for Kinship Caregivers

Report: More support needed for kinship caregivers

Filed under: Hawaii Drug Abuse

Middleton, now 62, raised LaQuanna and Shane for many years after their mother battled with drug abuse and their father died. She also raised Bryonna for a shorter period. Middleton is among an increasing number of grandparents and… Continue reading

Painkiller Use on Rise in NM

Painkiller use on rise in NM

Filed under: drug addiction news 2008

In 2010, 468 New Mexicans statewide died from drug overdoses, and oxycodone has been the leading source of prescription overdose deaths since 2008. Deputy state epidemiologist Dr. Michael Landen said he believes as the availability of prescription …… Continue reading

Drug Addiction: Doctors Seek New Approach for Jailed Addicts – New York Times

Doctors Seek New Approach for Jailed Addicts – New York Times

Filed under: drug addiction

A group of prominent addiction doctors has mounted a quiet legal campaign on behalf of Cameron Douglas, the troubled son of the actor Michael Douglas, in hopes of finding a sympathetic ear for their view… Continue reading

What Are the Pro’s to Being an Alcohol and Drug Counselor Not in Recovery?

Question by Surereese: what are the pro’s to being an alcohol and drug counselor not in recovery?
I am comparing alcohol and drug counselor’s that are in recovery for addiction and those that are not. Getting stuck on the pro’s for “not in recovery” counselors. Any in put would… Continue reading

Why Do People Attack Others When They Ask a Simple Question About Drugs?

Question by pixi: why do people attack others when they ask a simple question about drugs?
i was doing some research on some prescription medications i am taking and i found so many answers from people saying things like “don’t take them if you’re worried about it” or some… Continue reading

Drug Addiction: Town Hall on Drug Abuse Planned – Vindy.com

Town hall on drug abuse planned – Vindy.com

Filed under: drug addiction

The Alliance for Substance Abuse Prevention Opiate Task Force will host a town-hall discussion at 6 p.m. May 17 to raise awareness of the changing demographics of drug addiction in Trumbull County and the increase in unintentional overdose… Continue reading

California Drug Rehab Centers Alcohol Programs CA


 

California Drug Rehab Centers Alcohol Programs CA – Why to choose drug rehab centers and treatment programs in California CA? Call 1-877-576-5132 now or go to www.DrugRehabConsulting.com. This state has the highest number of outpatient programs or residential drug rehab facilities! World leading specialists successfully treat any substance abuse… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Addiction: A Medical Condition, Not a Moral Failure

Prescription Drug Addiction: A Medical Condition, Not a Moral Failure

Filed under: prescription drug addiction help

He is currently in residential rehab with the full support of his family. Prescription drug addiction affects men and women, young and old, employed and unemployed, and those suffering from mental illness and… Continue reading

KHON2.com Report on Hawaii Drug Use and Narconon


 

KHON2.com report on Hawaii drug use and Narconon – Fighting addiction, a news report on Hawaii drug use that continues to rise and Narconon Hawaii drug rehabilitatioin program www.narcononhawaii.com. Courtesy of http

 

Newport Beach film fest: 'Jewtopia,' John Wayne and lots more

Filed under: Drug Addiction Hawaii

Another… Continue reading

White House Drug Policy Shifts Strategy

White House Drug Policy Shifts Strategy

Filed under: Drug Addiction Hawaii

"This is nothing short of a revolution in how we approach drug abuse," Kerlikowske said. Although overall drug use is down in the United States, more Americans than ever are dying from drug-induced death, even more than from gunshot… Continue reading