Drug Abuse

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Shelter Dogs in Substance Abuse Rehabilitation – Proposed is a rehabilitation program in which inpatients in rehabilitation centers for substance abuse will be given the responsibility of fostering shelter …

Funding cuts to drug treatment centers mean addicts get turned away
DURHAM — Jeff Stillers' addiction to alcohol has landed him in emergency rooms, clinics and halfway houses; 20 times he's gone through about a week of detox at the state's expense since he lost his home, wife and kids 13 years ago to his alcoholism. Read more on News & Observer

Alcohol Treatment Ocala is Removing the Stigma of Substance Abuse
The newest treatment programs available at Alcohol Treatment Ocala have been restructured to positively support those seeking treatment while removing any stigma associated with substance abuse and treatment. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook … Read more on PR Web (press release)    Read more...

Preventing drug abuse – ADHD and drug abuse. College campuses are finding prescription drugs to be a problem. Students are often exaggerating symptoms in order to obtain and sell th…

ADHD Drug Emergencies Quadrupled In 6 Years, Says Government Report
National data released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) show that Ritalin, Adderall, and other ADHD drugs sent almost 23,000 young adults to the emergency room in 2011, a more than four-fold increase from … Read more on Forbes

Morning Rounds with Dr. LaPook: Dangers of ADHD Rx abuse
LaPook points out that amphetamine-based ADHD drugs carry a "black box warning" from the Food and Drug Administration due to risk for addiction and rare but serious side effects, including possibly fatal heart and blood pressure problems, stroke and … Read more on CBS News

Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Seniors – Dr. David Sack talks about the rise of drug abuse among seniors and the increase in baby boomers who seek treatment for addiction to drugs and alcohol.

ER visits tied to ADHD drugs quadrupled in 6 years
The number of emergency room visits related to stimulants among people ages 18 to 34 increased to 23,000 in 2011, from 5,600 in 2005, according to national data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, a branch of the … Read more on NBCNews.com

Pharmacy school uses drop boxes in study of prescription drug abuse
“Prescription abuse in our area is disproportionate when you compare our region with others,” says assistant professor Dr. Jeff Gray, his gloved hands picking through a rainbow mountain of drugs on the table. “The problem is vast here.” The College of … Read more on Kingsport Times News    Read more...

Question by Kirk: What is the medical and legal definition of “narcotics abuse”?
If a patient suddenly discovered he had been given a diagnoses of “narcotics abuse”, what does that mean? It’s a false claim and it needs further investigation, and moreover, an explanation. But ,can you break it down for me? It immediately conjures up an extremely negative connotation for me.

Best answer:

Answer by KoalaMama
Let’s start at the basics. Narcotics are any of a group of drugs, such as heroin, morphine, and pethidine, that produce numbness and stupor. They are used medicinally to relieve pain but are sometimes also taken for their pleasant effects. Prolonged use may cause addiction, which leads to the abuse.

The definition of abuse would be “misuse, maltreatment, or excessive use.” So, the overindulgence in and dependence on said substance, leading to effects that are detrimental to the individual’s physical or mental health, or the welfare of others, would be defined as narcotics abuse.    Read more...

N.J.'s Pallone proposes restrictions to thwart prescription drug abuse through …
New Jersey Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D) said Monday he will introduce legislation to address problems of prescription drug abuse among Medicare's Part D participants. 0 comments. N.J.'s Pallone proposes restrictions to thwart prescription drug … Read more on Philly.com

Prescription addiction awareness must be priority
In Ohio and the rest of the country, the costs of addiction are high, including severe depression, painful withdrawal symptoms, and fatal overdoses. Every year, more than 1 million Americans land in emergency rooms because of prescription drug abuse … Read more on Lancaster Eagle Gazette

Question by Jeff B: anyone know of any evidence of the particular effects of marijuana on asbergers and its “symptoms”?
I believe myself to have this condition but have never been formally diagnosed. I hate the idea of being medicated, and yet I have always had a very strong inclination towards the effects of marijuana… I dont know for sure why. It seems to help me, and I guess Im looking for some outside reference point to guage this perception, possibly with intention to persue a formal research.

Best answer:

Answer by bigd_boy
Funny you ask this. I’m in the same situation. In my opinion it all depends on the strain of mj that you’re working with. In addition, timing of the harvest plays a big role (due to trich development on the bud). It is an interesting topic for sure.    Read more...