What's Happening Today in the North Valley
What's happening today in the north valley
Filed under: drug abuse hotlines
Other meeting times, call 24-hour hotline. … Weekly. Pills Anonymous: 4-5 p.m. Program of recovery based on the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous recognizing prescription drug addiction; cross-addicted and multiple-substance addicted attendees welcome. Read more on Enterprise-Record
Secretary of Public Welfare launches initiative to reduce mental health prejudice
Filed under: drug abuse hotlines
Acting Secretary of Public Welfare Beverly Mackereth launched the initiative during an event at the headquarters for the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services in Harrisburg. She was joined by county providers, advocates and individuals … Read more on FOX43.com
Pregnant Teen Admissions for Substance Abuse Treatment to Face Greater …
Pregnant teen admissions for substance abuse treatment to face greater …
Filed under: substance abuse rehab
A new report shows that among the approximately 57,000 teenage female (ages 12 to 19) substance abuse treatment admissions each year, about 2,000 (4 percent) involve pregnant teens. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's … Read more on News-Medical.net
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Tired of Fighting Allergies?
Tired of fighting allergies?
Filed under: medical uses for stimulants
The surgeon said common allergens are grouped into the categories of dust, pollen (from trees, weeds, and grass) and irritants, artificial stimulants such as cigarette smoke and house cleaners with symptoms in the airways almost always affecting the … Read more on Sand Mountain Reporter
College students abusing Adderall during final exams
Filed under: medical uses for stimulants
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration, the non-medical use of Adderall has increased over the years, particularly among young adults ages 18 to 25. Adams County Sheriff Brent Fischer says, just like anything else, if teens … Read more on WGEM
Prescription Abuse Grows on UM Campus, Tracking General Population – Missoulian
Prescription abuse grows on UM campus, tracking general population – Missoulian
Filed under: substance abuse treatment centers
Diane Jordan, the program's interim director, said that while the center doesn't offer assessments or treatment for narcotics addiction, it does provide referrals to programs that do, including Western Montana Addiction Services, which offers substance … Read more on The Missoulian
Mental Health, Substance–Abuse Treatment Programs Celebrate Proposed …
Filed under: substance abuse treatment centers
How Can I Tell if I Need Extra Help With Addiction Recovery?
How can I tell if I need extra help with addiction recovery? – The need for extra help is a very personal decision. I, of course, as a mental health professional think that extra help is always useful. If you were on a d…
Wait may get longer for help with addiction
Filed under: help with addiction
Two local treatment agencies expect to see increased demand as more people gain health coverage under the Affordable Care Act in 2014, but they're not in a financial position to expand. The Prairie Center, which provides drug and alcohol treatment for … Read more on Champaign/Urbana News-Gazette
Over the Counter Drug Abuse
Over The Counter Drug Abuse – This is a video some class mates and I made to give awareness to those of you who don’t understand Over the counter drug abuse. Enjoy and learn some lessons!
Cops talk drug trends with parents
Filed under: over the counter drug abuse
He encouraged anyone with unused or expired prescription or over-the-counter drugs at home to put them in the city/county drop-off box in the Government Center. Some audience members shared their own stories of drug use. One woman who attended was … Read more on Superior Telegram
Has the War on Drugs Become the War on the American People?
Question by CHECK MY PROFILE®?: Has The War on Drugs Become the War on the American People?
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The War on Drugs Has Become the War on the American People
By John W. Whitehead
10/17/2011
4/11 Ibogaine as Treatment for Addiction
4/11 Ibogaine as treatment for addiction – From http://www.knowdrugs.net/blog Hattie Wells assists in administering ibogaine treatment as a means of relieving addiction. In this interview, she talks a…
OP-ED: Helping with addiction, mental health – San Mateo Daily Journal
Filed under: treatment for addiction
Our co-occurring addiction recovery program targets any other psychiatric conditions that need stabilization to support quality sobriety and reduce the chance of relapse. Such targeted treatment in a gender-specific environment helps our clients escape … Read more on San Mateo Daily Journal
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Filed under: symptoms of methamphetamine abuse
The company's MN-166 compound has the potential to help opioid and heroin addicts cease their opioid use with reduced withdrawal symptoms. Clinical development of MN-166 is ongoing in both methamphetamine addiction and opioid addiction. Earlier … Read more on NIS
Importance of Meth Lab Cleanup – Fourstateshomepage
Filed under: symptoms of methamphetamine abuse
"Primary risks would include exposure to the chemicals that they have used to make the methamphetamine which can cause a varying amount of symptoms and most of those are going to be very genetic," says Dr. Kyle Kennedy, Freeman Hospital's Director of … Read more on Four States Homepage
I Need an Idea for a Presentation in My Drugs and Addiction Class?
Question by ima45limabean: I need an idea for a presentation in my drugs and addiction class?
I have to give a 10 to 15 minute presentation in one of my addiction study classes called “Drugs and Addictions” Any ideas??? Anyone?? I was going to do it on meth babies but Im just not sure.
Best answer:
Answer by Wide Awake
Well, that’s an interesting subject.
You could also do a presentation on Oxycontin abuse, since it is so widespread and has led to major societal impacts, especially in some small towns. We tend to forget that people can get addicted to prescription drugs as well as “street” drugs – look at Rush Limbaugh.