Substance dependence

Rx’ Series Over, Our Coverage Is Not – Nashua Telegraph

Rx’ series over, our coverage is not – Nashua Telegraph
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
Thursday’s public forum on prescription drug abuse sponsored by The Telegraph underscored the premise of our six-day “Rx addiction epidemic” special series that New… Continue reading

Addiction Treatment Falls Woefully Short – Can’t We Do Better? – Psych Centra

Addiction Treatment Falls Woefully Short – Can’t We Do Better? – Psych Centra
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
it is part of a neurophysiological process that reshapes the brain by remedying the deficits caused by drug and alcohol abuse.… Continue reading

Ohio Governor Vetoes Test of Pricy Painkiller Drug

Ohio governor vetoes test of pricy painkiller drug
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
The decision by Ohio Gov. John Kasich to veto a $ 1 million pilot program that would test a treatment for painkiller addicts in trouble with… Continue reading

Pete Doherty Heads to Rehab in Thailand

Pete Doherty Heads To Rehab In Thailand

Filed under: Cocaine Rehab Treatment

The singer, who has received treatment for his drug problems in the past, yesterday flew to the Far Eastern country in a fresh bid to get clean, having… Continue reading

Dealing With the Rising Tide of Pill Abuse

Dealing with the rising tide of pill abuse

Filed under: What Causes Drug Abuse and Addiction

The drug affects the brain, which controls breathing. Large doses can cause a person's lungs to stop working, Childers said. Long-term use leads to… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Abuse Rising Among Girls and Women – Examiner

Prescription drug abuse rising among girls and women – Examiner
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
The abuse of prescription drugs by women has been skyrocketing … which can then lead them to even stronger drugs like methamphetamines. The causes… Continue reading