Despite Obamacare promises, little help for substance abuse patients
Despite Obamacare promises, little help for substance abuse patients
The nation's health law has promised sweeping changes to help millions of people with drug or alcohol addiction get treatment. Many unable to afford services in the past now can receive them without first landing in jail or an emergency room,… Continue reading
Considering the Effects of Mass Incarceration
Considering the Effects of Mass Incarceration
PENALTIES FOR CRACK, the crystallized form of the cocaine, which comes in powder form, are harsh compared to those for cocaine. Although the drugs are pharmaceutically the same, a person possessing 28 grams of crack faces a mandatory five year … Read more on Virginia… Continue reading
Part 1: Meth addiction from the law enforcement perspective
Part 1: Meth addiction from the law enforcement perspective
PRYOR, OK — Editor's note: The Times will have a four-part series about methamphetamine over four consecutive weekend editions. … Most of the arrests in Mayes County include methamphetamine, leading to the highest number of incarcerations. Read more on Pryor Daily… Continue reading
Teen Addiction: Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Mental Health Guru)
Teen Addiction: Prevent Alcohol and Drug Abuse (Mental Health Guru) – Knowing the signs of addiction can make it possible for parents to get their children into addiction treatment, like drug rehab. http://mental.healthguru.com/
Marital Problems: Signs Your Spouse May Be Suffering From Prescription Drug …
Fidgeting During Meals: If… Continue reading
Can weed substitute the need for methadone?
Question by : Can weed substitute the need for methadone?
If someone wanted to quit the hard core drugs they were doing, can they just smoke large amounts of weed to keep from getting “sick” and having bad withdrawals? Is there a substitute for methadone? My mom is addicted to… Continue reading
Documenting the ravages of the 1980s crack epidemic
Documenting the ravages of the 1980s crack epidemic
“The purpose of Cocaine True, Cocaine Blue,” Dr. Stephen W. Nicholas writes in the book's epilogue, “is not to define a national agenda, but, rather, to force a national dialogue.” Richards … You'd see people smoking and just going mentally unstable …… Continue reading