Oct 25, 2012 3 min
The Link Between Crime and Opiate Addiction
Main threats to society nowadays is crime and opiate abuse – Prescription painkillers & heroin use have increased the link between crime and drug addiction.
Sophia Reyes 0
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Oct 23, 2012 3 min
How to Tell If Your Loved One is Addicted to Opioids
Addiction means that you continue using the drug despite negative consequences, and physical dependence means you need more of the drug to feel good.
Emily Carter 0
Oct 19, 2012 3 min
FDA Cracks Down on Internet Website Pharmacies
The FDA, along with international regulatory and law enforcement agencies, went after more than 4,100 Internet pharmacies
Emily Carter 0
Oct 18, 2012 4 min
Stages of Addiction: Symptoms and Recovery
It doesn’t happen with the first dose, the first prescription, or the day you decide to take the drug. In fact, you can see a progression from simple use of a drug or medication to full blown addiction.
Sophia Reyes 0
Oct 12, 2012 3 min
Military Personnel, PTSD and Dependency
A study, published in early 2012 found that veterans with PTSD were more likely to have a prescription for opioid painkillers than other veterans with pain issues. The study, conducted by the Department of Veterans Affairs, also found that the PTSD group was more likely to be using prescription narcotics in risky ways.
Noah Richardson 0
Oct 8, 2012 3 min
Heroin Epidemic | Information on Adolescents
The heroin epidemic is an increasing national problem in the united states. Over 1% of adolescents had symptoms of abuse but only 12% got any treatment.
Michael Turner 0
Oct 5, 2012 3 min
Prescription Pills: Skittles Parties
The newest trend is called “Skittles parties", a party where young people fill a bowl with various prescription pills in different colors.
Isabella Ward 0
Oct 4, 2012 3 min
Dr. Drew: Addiction and Recovery in the Real World
Addiction doesn’t discriminate - Addiction expert Dr. Drew Pinsky knows this all too well. - Rehab with Dr. Drew: Addiction And Recovery In the real world.
Grace Coleman 0
Oct 3, 2012 3 min
Addiction Proof Painkillers
The face of pain management could soon change in a big way. The development of an addiction proof painkiller may be on the horizon, and this could provide hope for millions of people if additional animal testing works out.
Daniel Brooks 0
Oct 2, 2012 6 min
Celebrity Addiction: "The Hangover" And Beyond
A case of “having too much, too soon” changed Cooper into an addict-alcoholic that he hardly recognized himself experiencing moods, craving, anxiety + more.
Emily Carter 0
Oct 1, 2012 3 min
Opiate Addiction Rock Bottom
For some people, “hitting bottom” or “ rock bottom ” mean that something devastating has happened during the course of drug addiction. You dont need to wait.
Mia Hughes 0
Oct 1, 2012 3 min
Suboxone Detox Symptoms: What to Watch For
Suboxone detox symptoms can be extremely difficult to get through, without proper supervision of a medical professional. We offer humane & effective detox.
Emily Carter 0