Methamphetamine Abuse

Gov. Haslam introduces bill to fight meth production

Gov. Haslam introduces bill to fight meth production
Haslam said the goal of the legislation is to limit access to pseudoephedrine and other ephedrine products to people who use it illegally, called 'smurfers', while trying to limit the burden of law-abiding citizens. … "The legislation proposed today … Read more… Continue reading

September 26, 2013, Drug Abuse and Addiction

September 26, 2013, Drug Abuse and Addiction – Richard P. Holm, MD visits about Drug Abuse and Addiction with Matthew Stanley, DO with Avera Medical Group University Psychiatry Associates and David Ermer,…


 

70 million Americans taking mind-altering drugs
On the other hand is the sleazy, criminal world of drug… Continue reading

Prop 19 and the National Commission on Marijuana Abuse

Prop 19 and the National Commission on Marijuana Abuse – Scott Pearce explains that a formal federal commission recommended legalizing marijuana back in 1972. That’s one more good reason to vote YES this November S…


 

Greg Abbott sticks with status quo on marijuana
Marijuana remains a Schedule I drug… Continue reading

One snapshot in a tragic national picture: Long Island sees exploding heroin use

One snapshot in a tragic national picture: Long Island sees exploding heroin use
Chris, now 17, is in treatment at Outreach House, a long-term substance abuse program on Long Island, New York, for youths ages 12 to 17. His road to recovery hasn't been a smooth ride, however. After three… Continue reading

Justice system not helping to deal with chronic offenders, Delta police chief says

Justice system not helping to deal with chronic offenders, Delta police chief says
"We don't think we need more jails," said Chief Jim Cessford, adding he would like to see that money used to restructure the system to better help people with mental health and addiction issues. About 45 per… Continue reading

Bad nausea, only at night time!?

Question by LiveLoveLaugh: Bad nausea, only at night time!?
Every night, for the last 5 night, I experience nausea, continual acid reflex, and stomach pains. I have none of these symptoms during the day, and I and eliminated acidic foods from my diet. Also, antacids do not help at all!… Continue reading