Conference Scheduled to Help Youth Groups Prevent Drug Abuse
Conference scheduled to help youth groups prevent drug abuse
At the conference, Nassau Police Det. Pam Stark will discuss law enforcement and substance abuse prevention programs available to Nassau County schools and screen a new teenage substance abuse prevention video… Continue reading
New Combo Approach May Ease Severe 'Ringing in the Ears'
New Combo Approach May Ease Severe 'Ringing in the Ears'
… sound therapy. Half of the procedure — "vagus nerve stimulation" — centers on direct stimulation of the vagus nerve, one of 12 cranial nerves that winds its way through… Continue reading
Ecstasy Use Doubles Over 6 Years
Ecstasy Use Doubles Over 6 Years
The number of emergency department visits involving the drug ecstasy more than doubled from 2005 to 2011, according to data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Over the 6-year window, young… Continue reading
License of Hillsboro Nurse Revoked After Robbery Conviction
License of Hillsboro nurse revoked after robbery conviction
Documents from the state said Holsapple has “a long history of poly-substance abuse but is in full, sustained remission” and “has significant sobriety of over six years.” * Leslie Jackson, a doctor… Continue reading
Barnes: Seven Tips for a Sober Holiday
Barnes: Seven tips for a sober holiday
Cayuga County resident Liz Barnes has been a credentialed alcohol and substance abuse counselor for more than 25 years. This column is not meant as medical advice; for that, see your health professional.… Continue reading
Stigma a Major Barrier to Treatment for Pregnant Women With Addictions
Stigma a major barrier to treatment for pregnant women with addictions
Doctors and other health care providers need to check their moral outrage at the door and treat pregnant women addicted to drugs and alcohol with compassion and supportive, team-based… Continue reading