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Disappearing into Addiction

by admin on May 18, 2012

Nick Stahl, of Sin City and Terminator 3 fame, has been reported missing. The LA Times states Stahl’s wife told police that she has not seen him since May 9th. Stahl has allegedly been spending a lot of time in Los Angeles’ Skid Row, an area known for its homeless and drug using communities. His [...]

Synthetic Marijuana Banned in New York

by Linda on April 13, 2012

You’ve heard the names: Spice, K2, Twisted Dreams, Fire & Ice, Blue Lotus, Black Diamond, Genie and more. This form of marijuana is generally sold as an herbal mixture intended for use as incense. The incense has been sprayed with a synthetic chemical that mimics THC or the active ingredient in marijuana. New York is [...]

There is a new synthetic drug called Bromo-benzodifuranyl-isopropylamin but more commonly referred to as Bromo-Dragonfly, B-Fly or Fly. It is a hallucinogen that is supposed to last up to three days when ingested. This drug has three forms: powder, liquid and blotter. The drug shuts down the oxygen going to the heart and the rest [...]

Hospital Visits for Drug Abuse and Alcohol Abuse Increases Among Young Adults

September 21, 2011 alcohol abuse

The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism report that between 1999 and 2008 hospital visits for either alcohol or drug overdoses have increased at alarming rates for 18-24 year olds.

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Break the Cycle of Addiction

June 20, 2011 Addiction Treatment

It is not uncommon for some individuals who suffer from drug and alcohol abuse to be genetically predisposed to the disease of addiction. With professional help from a quality addiction treatment center it is possible to live a life that is free of chemical dependency.

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Masking Life with Drug Addiction and Alcohol Abuse

June 14, 2011 addiction

Addiction to prescription drugs is a disease that is affecting people of all ages and backgrounds. Whether an individual has an addiction to drugs or alcohol it is likely that they are using their chemical dependency to mask some other issues that they don’t want to deal with.

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NIDA Reports on Prescription Drug Epidemic

May 25, 2011 addiction

NIDA has made recent, alarming reports on the use of prescription drug abuse along with how individuals are getting prescriptions filled and refilled. Addiction is physiological and psychological and in order to recover professional help through addiction treatment will likely be needed.

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Government to Increase Education on Prescription Drug Abuse

April 21, 2011 addiction

The government/Obama administration recognizes the increasing problem with prescription drug abuse and is currently putting together a plan to get the problem under control. The premise behind the campaign is education with doctors, parents, young adults and the health care industry in general.

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Getting Through Addiction in Drug Rehab

March 18, 2011 alcohol abuse

Confronting addiction without the professional help of an addiction treatment center is extremely difficult. Very few people are able to gain long-term sobriety on their own will-power and determination. Drug rehab gives its clients the tools to get and stay sober.

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Finding Life in Drug Rehab

February 28, 2011 addiction

Without the help of a quality drug rehab program recovering from addiction can be nearly impossible. Quality drug rehab will provide each client with an individual treatment plan to give them the best chance at recovering from addiction.

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