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An insidious path: Resurgence of heroin changes profile of 'typical' user

An insidious path: Resurgence of heroin changes profile of 'typical' user
Natalie's story is a familiar one of the insidious paths to heroin addiction. Sometimes it happens in slightly different ways. A sports injury and a prescription that goes on for longer than it should, or a peek in the… Continue reading

Dispose of Old and Unused Prescription Drugs on Oct. 26

Dispose of Old and Unused Prescription Drugs on Oct. 26
Organizers of the event noted that a large percentage of people abusing prescription drugs obtain them from friends and relatives, often by raiding the family medicine cabinet. Children and the elderly are also vulnerable to accidental poisoning by … Read… Continue reading

Oxycontin Addiction Treatment – Rapid Oxycodone Detox – I HAVE MY HUSBAND BACK! Florida Detox


 

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White House official attends Hempfield drug summit

Filed under: opiate addiction treatment

The road to heroin addiction starts in the family medicine cabinet,… Continue reading

A clip from reality TV show “Addicted”, Season 2, episode “Phil”


 

A clip from reality TV show “Addicted”, Season 2, episode “Phil” – Phil going through treatment for methamphetamine addiction.

 

White Bear mother and meth addict recounts drug-use hell

Filed under: treatment for methamphetamine addiction

PAUL — On her worst day as a meth addict — on that very… Continue reading

Substance Abuse : How to Spot Signs of Cocaine Use


 

Substance Abuse : How to Spot Signs of Cocaine Use – Signs of cocaine use include frequent sniffing, runny noses, frequent nose bleeds, bloodshot eyes, sweating, rapid speaking and changes in eating behaviors. Find out why noticeable weight loss may be a sign of cocaine use with help from… Continue reading

Cocaine Abuse: Aaron Carter: At 15, I woke up to find Michael Jackson on my bed with me!

Cocaine Abuse: Aaron Carter: At 15, I woke up to find Michael Jackson on my bed with me!



Aaron Carter claims troubling bedroom incident with MJ to journalist Daphne Barak.

Cocaine Abuse: Addiction vaccines face added funding hurdles
The NYT blames the stigma surrounding drug addiction on the lack of… Continue reading