Substance dependence

Amanda Dor: Community Awareness on the New Drug Trend Called 'Bath Salts'

Amanda Dor: Community awareness on the new drug trend called 'bath salts'

Filed under: Symptoms Cocaine Abuse

The effects are similar to cocaine or methamphetamine. Synthetic cocaine comes in powder form that may be snorted or injected, or in capsule… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Among Adolescent a Serious Concern, Says Punjab Agricultural

Drug abuse among adolescent a serious concern, says Punjab Agricultural

Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction Information

There are two forms of drug abuse, habituation and addiction. She said "In habituation, there is a desire but no inner compulsion… Continue reading

Passages Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Centers Celebrate Behavioral Health and Addiction Awareness During …

Passages Substance Abuse and Addiction Treatment Centers Celebrate Behavioral Health and Addiction Awareness During …
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
This September is National Recovery Month, an observance that promotes awareness and education regarding all aspects of mental and… Continue reading

Report: County Is Near Top for Drug Abuse

Report: County is near top for drug abuse
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
It came as no surprise to Jackson County's narcotics officers and addiction treatment specialists that the region ranks high in Oregon in meth and prescription drug… Continue reading

Once a Model, Crisis Imperils Portugal's Drug Program

Once a model, crisis imperils Portugal's drug program

Filed under: Free Cocaine Rehab

Now back in rehab, the 30-year-old is glad he can fall back on the free state-run centre for drug addicts, where he says few signs of austerity… Continue reading

Medications to Combat Drug Addiction

Medications to combat drug addiction
Filed under: Drug Abuse and Addiction
Three types of medication – two of them considered major advances in addiction treatment – may complement the behavioral therapies and support programs that help addicts. They are:
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