Substance dependence

Former Nurse and Mother of Two Describes How Heroin Addiction Nearly Cost

Former Nurse And Mother Of Two Describes How Heroin Addiction Nearly Cost
While this is not currently one of the criteria used to diagnose substance dependence or abuse, it is likely one of the fundamental characteristics of all addictive… Continue reading

BCM Researcher Contributes to Revealing Study on Teen Drug Use

BCM Researcher Contributes To Revealing Study On Teen Drug Use
According to a report by the National Institutes of Health (published in the July 2012 edition of Pharmacogenomics) around 22.1 million people have been classified as demonstrating substance dependence or… Continue reading

Experts: Officials Missed Signs of Prescription Drug Crackdown's Effect on

Experts: Officials missed signs of prescription drug crackdown's effect on
With the nationwide heroin problem gaining greater attention after the recent death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman from heroin and other drugs, experts on addiction say the government's actions… Continue reading

Selena Gomez Speaks Out After Alleged Drug Rehab: 'I Did the Best I Could'

Selena Gomez speaks out after alleged drug rehab: 'I did the best I could'
On Feb. 5, Selena revealed that she had checked into a rehab facility for undisclosed health problems. Gomez was treated at Dawn at the Meadows… Continue reading

A Question About Xanax?

Question by eric: A question about xanax?
Alright, so I’ve had bad night time anxiety for awhile now. I often times will stay up all night just anxious about random things. My mind will not shut off, and it makes… Continue reading

1 in 6 Unemployed Are Substance Abusers

1 in 6 unemployed are substance abusers
Substance dependence is defined by several factors, including having withdrawals, repeatedly using a substance over the course of one month and witnessing related adverse effects at home, work or school. Addictions to alcohol,… Continue reading