Disease Of Addiction

The Chronic Disease of Addiction

The Chronic Disease of Addiction
However, he said the demand for drug and alcohol rehabilitation services was nine to 15 times that. After relapsing, Medupi went to a rehabilitation facility for three weeks. Now back home, he must face up to a life without cocaine. "I urge the youth …… Continue reading

Gov. Shumlin, Vermont mayors urge FDA to withdraw approval of Zohydro ER

Gov. Shumlin, Vermont mayors urge FDA to withdraw approval of Zohydro ER
“We remind you that our state, and many others, are currently battling an opiate and heroin addiction crisis, doing everything within our power to prevent and treat the dangerous disease of addiction, and strengthen laws to keep these… Continue reading

How would you define “Addiction”?

Question by mandybethg: How would you define “Addiction”?
I don’t mean a dictionary definition. But at what point would you say someone is addicted to something? Drugs, alcohol, food, etc.

Best answer:

Answer by peanut
When they become powerless to control their usage and their life has… Continue reading

For Those You Love – The Watershed Addiction Treatment Program

For Those You Love – The Watershed Addiction Treatment Program – Ashley shares how the demons of addiction took over her life, but now she has her family back. She has her life back. Free 24 hour help line (888) 629-8069 A…


 

The War Within: Portraits of Vietnam Veterans… Continue reading

Kineticvideo.com – Drugs-of-abuse-15082-i

Kineticvideo.com – Drugs-of-abuse-15082-i – Using dramatic narratives, this compelling DVD offers an inside look at the disease of addiction, the treatment process, and long-term recovery. Doctors and …


 

Researchers identify brain mechanism linked to cocaine addiction
These behaviors create major obstacles to overcoming substance use. According to the National… Continue reading

Students to hold vigil at shell of addiction centre to highlight concerns over

Students to hold vigil at shell of addiction centre to highlight concerns over
A group of NUI Galway students will hold a vigil outside the shell of a burned down addiction counselling centre in Merlin Park next week to highlight their concern over a plan to relocate the service… Continue reading