Addiction to Cough Syrup and Over the Counter Drugs – Teenage Drug Abuse
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The Reasons Why Addicts Shouldn’t Be Criminalized
Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, talks about how drug addicts should be treated in society. She argues that abusers should be treated the same as anyone with a debilitating disease. (04:25)
Marranda’s Drug Addiction Intervention
Marranda, 13, has type-1 diabetes and is addicted to drugs. Certified addiction specialist and founder and president of ACTION Family Counseling Cary Quashen stages an intervention for Marranda and takes her to a rehab program. (04:38)
The Link Between Human Behavior and Addictions
Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, talks about whether addictions and drugs can change someone’s personality. She also discusses the level of addictiveness of different type of drugs. (06:26)
Are Support Groups Helpful for Prescription Drug Abuse
Dr. Mel Pohl shares if support groups are helpful for people who abuse prescription drugs. (01:27)
Drug Abuse Treatment and Effective Home Remedies for Drug Abuse
Are you stressed with a drug problem that’s spiral out of control? If so, you may feel isolated, helpless, or embarrassed. Or perhaps you’re concerned about a friend or family member’s drug use. In either case, you’re not alone. The common drugs of abuse in the middle of children and adolescents in India are tobacco and alcohol but use of illicit and stronger drugs like cannabis, opium, or even intravenous use of drugs such as heroin have also been reported.
By:
Dr. Lee Mikall
Healthl
Aug 31, 2010
Amicus Brief: The Drug Abuse Industry
Attention to drug abuse has risen sharply! The nation has committed enormous resources to ‘Risk Management of Controlled Substances’ including 5 Federal agencies.
Pisgah Labs, Inc. has discovered a platform technology which imparts anti-abuse features to commonly abused prescription drugs. Learn more –>
By:
Cliff R. Kingl
Healthl
Oct 12, 2009
Drug Abuse: Marijuana and Alcohol
Know the signs…