Lives 'Left in Ruin' by Rising Tide of Depression Drugs
Lives 'left in ruin' by rising tide of depression drugs
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According to recent research, one in three British women and one in 10 men now take the medication, including popular brands such as Prozac, Cipramil and Seroxat, at some point in their lives. … GP wrote her a prescription for lorazepam, a potent … Read more on Telegraph.co.uk
Remembering the Drug Court Revolution
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Rules Change Means More Drug Offenders Are Eligible for Clemency
Rules change means more drug offenders are eligible for clemency
Filed under: crack rehabilitation
The changes are part of a broader effort by the Obama administration to modify sentencing laws, allowing for use of rehabilitation and other alternatives to deal with non-violent drug offenders and those who previously faced tough mandatory minimum … Read more on WQAD.com — Quad Cities News & Weather from WQAD
Portsmouth Municipal Court beginning its own drug court
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Is Meth Really That Bad?
Question by : Is meth really that bad?
I just watched a documentary about meth, and it makes it sound like an impossibly addictive substance.
Like, you try it once and you are hooked for life.
I know a long time ago there was a huge campaign to convince peoole that marijuana was this awful, destructive drug, just like they describe meth today.
Is it really that bad, or is this just another scare campaign?
Best answer:
Answer by packerfan
Did this documentary show “before & after” pictures of meth users? That stuff messes you up.
Rosemond: Parents Should Take Away Video Games
Rosemond: Parents should take away video games
Filed under: signs of methamphetamine addiction
His principal sees no sign of depression but thinks he's socially anxious. The subjects of counseling … First, you cannot "suggest" to a methamphetamine addict that he shouldn't use so much meth, that he needs to get more exercise. If the addict won … Read more on Reno Gazette Journal
Bill passes that would help felons get jobs
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Severe Pain After Chiropractic Treatment. What Should I Do?
Question by tyler: Severe pain after chiropractic treatment. What should I do?
It’s been 2 weeks since I had a series of adjustments from a chiropractor. I have major pain in the neck and back. It is bad enough that I have difficulty moving around and it hurts even when I’m lying down. At night the pain keeps me up or wakes me up around 4 am. I drink scotch to try to lessen the pain and it helps somewhat.
Users Being Charged Under Law Intended for Dealers
Users being charged under law intended for dealers
Filed under: cocaine treatment center
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University and the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, leading drug treatment research and advocacy groups, haven't studied the issue. Eight other states have laws that … Read more on Bucks County Courier Times
Williston attorney pushes inpatient drug treatment
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New Drug Court in the Works for Women
New Drug Court in the Works for Women
Filed under: treatments for crack addiction
"Started drinking at a real early age and it lead to crack addiction. 20 years of of my life, prisons and jails. … The courts, police and treatment groups will work together to revive women oppressed by addiction and abuse. A huge win for the Oasis … Read more on WKEF ABC 22
What Are Different Words for “Drug Recovery”?
Question by lilyban76: What are different words for “drug recovery”?
I am a student in the chemical dependancy field. I’ll be facilitating recovery groups soon and one of the topics is Recovery, I need to find as many words that pertain to recovery as I can for this.
Best answer:
Answer by ctjdrsturner
Quiting
Answer by gabluesmanxlt
Rehabilitation, detoxification, sobered up, clean, off drugs drug-free, out of the life.
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Congressman Tim Ryan and Gil Kerlikowske on Drug Recovery – Congressman Tim Ryan and National Drug Policy Director Gil Kerlikowske deliver a special message on National Drug Addiction and Alcohol Recovery Month.
Meth Addiction Help
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More Funding for Drug Courts Could Help Franklin County, Officials Say
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Medications to treat addicts are also very costly, she noted. Locally, there has been a shift away from methamphetamine to heroin and prescription drug abuse, Billington said, adding that local youth are falling prey to addiction. The Franklin County … Read more on The Missourian