Celebrity Endorsements Enable Addiction
Celebrity endorsements enable addiction
When potentially deadly drugs are presented to consumers in the way that, say, peanut butter is, it's hard to underestimate their impact. And this cavalier attitude toward pills has clearly contributed to America's massive prescription drug… Continue reading
Perinatal Summit Tackles Abuse
Perinatal summit tackles abuse
Cultivating relationships may be one of the key solutions in addressing substance abuse in pregnant women, explained Ira Chasnoff, president of Children's Research Triangle in Chicago. Chasnoff, who is a researcher in child development and effects… Continue reading
My Boyfriends Oxycontin “Habit”, Way to Notice His High?
Question by Sun Kissed: My boyfriends Oxycontin “Habit”, way to notice his high?
I recently discovered my boyfriend, also the father of my 6 month old son, has been snorting Oxycontin. About three weeks ago he broke down and told… Continue reading
Health Class Research Paper, “Is Oxycodone and Oxycontin the Same Thing?”?
Question by babe*wanna*fly: Health Class Research Paper, “is oxycodone and oxycontin the same thing?”?
I keep getting this question deleted, and it a topic for my health class, it is our “hugs not drugs” week, for our school.
So is… Continue reading
Center Offers Hope to Addicted Women
Center offers hope to addicted women
The clinic's parenting education and child abuse prevention program is one of many projects to receive a grant through Chicago Tribune Charities, a McCormick Foundation Fund. According to data from the Substance Abuse and… Continue reading
Jesse Ryder Speaks of Night He Was Attacked
Jesse Ryder speaks of night he was attacked
Late-night drinking, a hand slashed when he stuck it through a toilet window, more late-night drinking, verbally abusing team manager Dave Currie – no wonder he thought he was in trouble again.… Continue reading