Doctors Give Advice on Breaking the Cycle of Drug Addiction
Doctors give advice on breaking the cycle of drug addiction
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – As Tennessee's struggle with prescription drug abuse worsens, some doctors say they feel responsible. A study published by the Journal of the American Medical Association in early March showed a third of the state's people filled a …… Continue reading
Crist: Misusing Adderall Is Dangerous
Crist: Misusing Adderall is dangerous
Use of these drugs also can lead to addiction. My guess is that your daughter is unaware of these side effects. The misuse of stimulants such as Adderall to increase academic performance is a growing problem among college-age youths. Students have been …
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Ledge Light to Host Prescription Drug Abuse Panel
Ledge Light to host prescription drug abuse panel
New London – The Ledge Light Health District will host a prescription drug abuse panel discussion at 7 a.m. April 29 in Baker Auditorium at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital. Dr. Gail D'onofrio, professor and chairwoman of the Department of Emergency …
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CDAT Prescription Drug Abuse a Prevention Video
CDAT Prescription Drug Abuse A Prevention Video — At CDAT (Christian Drug and Alcohol Treatment), we offer free local substance abuse classes, information on drug and alcohol addiction treatment programs. We…
Addiction treatment specialists say state funding is too low
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Addiction to Exercise?
Question by ★♥ KillerBea ♥★: Addiction to exercise?
I have recently started working out after being the laziest person on the planet (student!!) and I can’t get enough of it. My friends all say I should slow down or I’ll burn out as I haven’t done anything… Continue reading
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in America
With Philip Seymour Hoffman, Michael Jackson, Heath Ledger, Whitney Houston and Cory Monteith all meeting an early demise thanks to legal substances, some have begun to take a hard look at the statistics of prescription drug abuse in America.
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Addicted Oklahoma: How Can Oklahoma Combat Doctor-Shopping?
Addicted Oklahoma: How can Oklahoma combat doctor-shopping?
The Oklahoman's Jaclyn Cosgrove and Oklahoma Watch investigative reporter Warren Vieth chatted with readers Monday about Oklahoma's prescription drug abuse and overdose problem. The two media entities partnered together for a special report to …
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Increase in Heroin Use Hasn't Yet Reached South Dakota
Increase in heroin use hasn't yet reached South Dakota
U.S. Attorney Brendan Johnson said South Dakota has dealt with its share of prescription drug abuse cases, and nationwide trends show a strong connection between prescription drug use and heroin use. "We know it's a significant problem in the U.S.," …
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Smartphone Addiction Highly Linked to Cyber-Bullying: Poll
Smartphone addiction highly linked to cyber-bullying: poll
… online violence," said city official Lee Hoi-seung. Nationwide, more than 25 percent of teenagers had withdrawal symptoms related to the devices, up two-fold from the 11.4 percent posted in 2011, according to a similar survey by the government last …
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Is This Safe or Will I Overdose?
Question by : Is this safe or will I overdose?
I took 60 mg of the add medicane “Vyvance” at 11 am yesterday. Then at 3 pm I took 60 mgs more. Then around 9 pm this I took 75 mg. 3 AM I took 60 mg. It’s 5:11 AM… Continue reading