Substance Abuse

Boyfriend Charged in Suspected Drug Death

Boyfriend charged in suspected drug death

Filed under: help for cocaine addiction

MANKATO — A girl who died after ingesting what investigators suspect was a synthetic form of LSD or cocaine was showing signs of an overdose hours before anyone called for help, according to a complaint charging her boyfriend with selling the drugs to … Read more on Mankato Free Press

 


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ZBA Green Lights Addiction Research Center

ZBA green lights addiction research center

Filed under: research on drug addiction

After months of putting off a vote on the project, the town Zoning Board of Appeals paved the way for a 97,000-square foot drug addiction research facility at Enterprise Park at Calverton on Thursday night, ruling that the application conforms to town … Read more on Riverhead News Review

 


Neill Franklin On Drug Policy.mp4 – Neill Franklin, Exe. Dir. of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP) speaks out against the policy of drug prohibition.

 

Oregon Should Regulate Pot Like Other Vices

Oregon should regulate pot like other vices

Filed under: substance abuse facts

But it is a gateway drug, you say? It's hard to find hard drug users who don't consume alcohol as well. Several studies have found that the use of any drug by young people, including cigarettes and alcohol, is an early warning sign. Medical marijuana … Read more on Statesman Journal

 

Colts owner Jim Irsay has double image in media

Filed under: substance abuse facts

Letter: Funds Needed to Battle Substance Abuse

Letter: Funds needed to battle substance abuse

Filed under: drug abuse health effects

In every community we see the effects on individuals and families who suffer from mental health and addiction disorders but cannot get access to the help they need. Coupled with that obvious need is the turmoil created by new state and federal health … Read more on Wicked Local Danvers

 

Narconon Arrowhead Releases New Information on Two-Step Drug-free

Filed under: drug abuse health effects

Report: Irsay's Behavior Was Alarming Around Colts Organization

Report: Irsay's behavior was alarming around Colts organization

Filed under: crack abuse

edshrinker says: Mar 17, 2014 10:50 AM. As someone who has dealt with painkiller addiction (a nice way of saying DRUG ADDICTION) I can tell you, after a couple or 10 percocet, Many people (me) became very VERY chatty. If I had been on Twatter when I … Read more on NBCSports.com

 


Mayor Rob Ford SNL Pokes Fun Canada Mayor This circus just keeps giving with New TV Show – Mayor Rob Ford SNL Pokes Fun Canada Mayor This circus just keeps giving with New TV Show.

Lawmakers Push for Drug Abuse Treatment, Recovery Funding

Lawmakers push for drug abuse treatment, recovery funding

Filed under: recovery from drug addiction

Recovery is critical for an addict — it gives them a hand to hold in order to get out of a bad place — and pull them back from falling in to it again. Between heroin and prescription drugs, the state association of alcoholism and substance abuse … Read more on WRGB

 


Irfan ur Rehman Willing Ways “Recovery from Drug Addiction” – Willing Ways is a state-of-the-art facility for Counseling. We started our operation 33 years ago when Pakistan was suddenly hard hit by Heroin ‘epidemic’. W…

In Duluth, a 'Safe Place' for Troubled Kids

In Duluth, a 'Safe Place' for troubled kids

Filed under: drug abuse stories

These youth are at a higher risk of physical abuse, sexual exploitation, mental health disabilities, substance abuse and death. … In some cases, the situation can be resolved immediately and the youth restored to their parents or guardians. Others … Read more on Pioneer Press

 


NewLink Wales – Volunteering in Substance Misuse – http://www.newlinkwales.org.uk NewLink Wales is an independent substance misuse organisation operating throughout Wales. We link: * Volunteers to agencies * …

 

Marijuana Bill Would Clean Slate for Some Past Offenders

Marijuana Bill Would Clean Slate for Some Past Offenders

Filed under: drug awareness

Shellenberger said that most jurisdictions have diversion programs, which allow first-time offenders who complete certain steps, like a drug awareness class or a drug evaluation, to have the charges against them dismissed. Legislation is before … Read more on Patch.com

 

Forsyth County Drug Summit Set for Feb. 25

Filed under: drug awareness

The Drug Awareness Council's goal is to educate residents on drug use in the county, promote prevention programs and provide lists of resources for residents on what do to when they suspect a loved one is abusing drugs or alcohol, according to … Read more on Patch.com

Porter County Substance Abuse Council Works for a Drug-Free Porter County

Porter County Substance Abuse Council works for a drug-free Porter County

Filed under: drug abuse effects

For the past 25 years, the Porter County Substance Abuse Council has made it their mission to reduce youth and adult substance abuse by assessing for, promoting through, and educating about effective community-based programs. Director Beatrice Owen … Read more on nwitimes.com

 

Regulation, Suboxone Clinics & Unintended Consequences Re: Prescription

Filed under: drug abuse effects

Watch Talk Wednesday Tackles Teens, Drug Use in Community

Watch Talk Wednesday tackles teens, drug use in community

Filed under: teens and drug abuse

The February edition of The Woodlands Township's Watch Talk Wednesday will bring focus to drug use among teens and its effects on the community. The presentation will be from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday at The Woodlands Township Town Hall, located at … Read more on Your Houston News

 


Drugs and Alcohol PSA – This is a Public Service Announcement about Drugs and Alcohol. This was inspired be Jesse’s Journey There are English errors in the video; DEAL WITH IT!!! Th…