Substance Abuse a Deadly Mix for Melton
Substance abuse a deadly mix for Melton
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BY ANTHONY LONCARIC Research released last week shows an increase in alcohol-related ambulance callouts in Melton and a large rise in attendances related to crystal methamphetamine use. The damning statistics were revealed in a report compiled by …… Continue reading
Prescription Drug Abuse: Report Calls Parent Pill Popping an 'Epidemic'
Prescription Drug Abuse: Report Calls Parent Pill Popping An 'Epidemic'
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Fox 5 profiled two suburban moms who admitted to prescription drug addiction. In an interview, the women (who had never met each other before) agreed that it is likely a neighborhood-wide problem and both… Continue reading
Carer Jailed After Nursing Home Abuse Filmed
Carer jailed after nursing home abuse filmed
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By ninemsn staff An English nursing home carer has been jailed for assaulting an elderly patient with Alzheimer's after being secretly filmed by his victim's daughter. Jane Worroll installed a hidden camera at London's private care home Ash… Continue reading
Heroine Cocaine: Washington State Drug Abuse Statistics
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In 2007, approximately 38,000 people entered some form of substance abuse treatment in Washington State. Approximately 32,000 people of the people admitted were admitted for some sort of drug abuse. Many drugs have a significant presence in Washington state. Heroin, cocaine, and marijuana have long been major… Continue reading
Substance Abuse: Drug Addictions and Substance Abuse – the Myths and Facts
Myth. Drug Addiction is a bad habit, the result of moral weakness and over-indulgence.
Fact Drug Addiction is a chronic, life-threatening condition, like hypertension, atherosclerosis and adult diabetes.
Fact. Genetics and substance abuse – drug addiction has roots in generic susceptibility, social circumstance and personal behavior.
Fact. Certain drugs are highly addictive, rapidly causing… Continue reading
Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Behavioral Couples Therapy for Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
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This eminently practical guide presents an empirically supported approach for treating people with substance abuse problems and their spouses or domestic partners. Behavioral couples therapy (BCT) explicitly focuses on… Continue reading
Sobering Trends in Drug Abuse
Sobering trends in drug abuse
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In 2001, we had five people in the state trained to deal with meth. Today, we have 300 across the state and 150 in Southwest Michigan alone.” Coleman said meth has long been a rural problem and crystal meth comes… Continue reading
Study: Teens Brains' May Predispose Them to Drug Abuse, Impulsive Behavior
Study: Teens brains' may predispose them to drug abuse, impulsive behavior
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ADHD medications won't increase adults' heart risks, says study Mom's meth use during pregnancy causes kids' behavioral problems PICTURES: Teen drug abuse: 14 mistakes parents make For the largest imaging study of human… Continue reading
Crystal Meth Abuse: Common Signs of Crystal Meth Abuse
As the crystal meth epidemic continues to get worse, it is vital to be aware of the common signs of crystal meth abuse. Crystal meth is the man-made drug that is killing our sisters, brothers, friends and loved ones, and it is happening everyday. Crystal meth is made strictly from… Continue reading
Substance Abuse Conference Features Recovery: A Proactive Approach to Drug …
Substance Abuse Conference features recovery: A proactive approach to drug …
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Even after he failed a drug test and had to miss most of baseball season, he went on to try crystal meth, cocaine and other substances in high school and right after… Continue reading