The Grip of Addiction

Published February 15, 2013

The Grip of Addiction – When Jamie’s addiction to pills started taking over her life, her family was on the edge of breaking apart. At the turning point in their lives, they chose Loma Linda University Behavioral Medicine Center for one last chance. lomalindahealth.org/behavioral-medicine-center/our-services/chemical-dependency/index.page

Twitter delivers substance abuse prevention message

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At the advice of the Coalition's two youth members, the Coalition started a Twitter account, @JohnstonSAPC, which provides information on the dangers of substance abuse, as well as updates to Coalition events happening in the community. “We're using …
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Dealing with employee addictions

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While substance abuse is clearly not a new phenomenon, many employers struggle with how to best support an employee with a potential dependency issue, and what is required in terms of assistance and accommodation. Have a policy. Given the …
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ADHD Teens Have Higher Rate of Marijuana And Cigarette Use

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They concluded medications for ADHD do not help prevent the risk of developing substance abuse and substance abuse disorder among teens with ADHD. “This study underscores the significance of the substance abuse risk for both boys and girls with …
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Toward a Smarter Drug Policy

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Working together, we can reduce the heavy toll of substance use in our cities, neighborhoods, and families. Combining proven public health and public safety strategies will help break the vicious cycle of drug abuse, crime, and incarceration. This, in …
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