Substance dependence

Accused Hep C Doctor Had History of Drug Abuse – WA Today

Accused Hep C doctor had history of drug abuse – WA today
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
He said the hospital’s director of anaesthesia at the time, John Paul, had developed an interest in rehabilitating anaesthetists who had struggled… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Addiction in the US – PR-USA.net

Prescription Drug Addiction in the US – PR-USA.net
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
Prescription drug abuse and addiction is a severe and growing problem in the United States. Abuse of prescription drugs has surpassed that of cocaine, heroin and… Continue reading

Comparing Withdrawal Symptoms


 

Comparing Withdrawal Symptoms – Why do drug addicts feel the need to compare their withdrawal symptoms?

 

ModeraXL Sets Milestone and Defies Traditional Rehabilitation Success Rates

Filed under: Cocaine Withdrawal

In this way, a person becomes more actively engaged… Continue reading

Cali Estes, the Addictions Coach, Exposes Xanax Prescription Drug Abuse on NBC

Cali Estes, the Addictions Coach, Exposes Xanax Prescription Drug Abuse on NBC

Filed under: Symptoms Cocaine Abuse

It was crazy, I couldn't get enough of the drug and I found myself stealing and buying more illegally just to feel… Continue reading

Number of Painkiller-Addicted Newborns Triples

Number of Painkiller-Addicted Newborns Triples

Filed under: Cocaine Withdrawal

Unlike in the 1980s and 1990s, when hospitals saw a surge in babies born addicted to crack cocaine, many newborns today arrive hooked on powerful prescription painkillers, such as Vicodin and… Continue reading

Data Suggests Drug Treatment Can Lower US Crime

Data suggests drug treatment can lower US crime

Filed under: Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction

An annual drug monitoring report, released by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, also showed a decline in the use of cocaine… Continue reading