Drug Addiction

Should a recovering alcoholic drink non-alcoholic beer?

Question by : Should a recovering alcoholic drink non-alcoholic beer?
Hi, my father is an alcoholic who has been dry for 20 years. Recently he had a relapse and began heavily abusing the prescription drug Ativan, which is like Valium or Xanax.
He lied to our family for a long… Continue reading

County HIV/AIDS coordinator has helped many overcome stigma

County HIV/AIDS coordinator has helped many overcome stigma
It would be the story of young men with short lives, of disease without treatment, of sickness with shame. Eventually, it would be the story … In 1987, the first treatments arrived, starting with the controversial cancer drug AZT and later with… Continue reading

alcoholic … genetic?…. and help?

Question by JJC08082: alcoholic … genetic?…. and help?
Other than professional help and seeking out AA meetings, what can you do on your own to stop drinking alcohol? Also, what are the main signs of an alcoholic to you and is it generic?

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San Jose CA Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces New Drug Detoxification Program

San Jose CA Alcohol Drug Rehab Announces New Drug Detoxification Program
San Jose CA Alcohol Drug Rehab is pleased to announce that a new drug detoxification program for adults and adolescents seeking to get help in cleaning their bodies from drug addiction is now available in San Jose and other… Continue reading

Makeovers inspire self-confidence for recovering addicts in Charlotte area

Makeovers inspire self-confidence for recovering addicts in Charlotte area
The stylists were off the clock, and the clients – not used to special treatment – are addicts in recovery or patients of a free medical clinic. Guests … Smith graduated from the Rebound program in December after struggling with heroin… Continue reading

Canyon man cycles in and out of prison

Canyon man cycles in and out of prison
He was charged with felony theft in 1997, felony bailjumping in 1999, felony bailjumping again in 2000, felony meth production and probation violation in 2000, felony possession of dangerous drugs in 2000 and failure to register as a violent or sexual …… Continue reading