Drug Abuse

Powdered Alcohol Raises Abuse Concerns; Product Awaiting Federal Label Approval

Powdered alcohol raises abuse concerns; product awaiting federal label approval
Palcohol, a powdered alcohol in the news recently for having its label approved — then rescinded — by federal regulators, could still hit the market this fall, according to the company producing it. Even so, that doesn't necessarily mean it would be …
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New heroin overdose drug OK'd
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration this month approved a… Continue reading

Drug Take Back Day

Drug Take Back Day
Also happening at our 3 News Studios people were doing a little spring cleaning of their medicine cabinets. Today was the 4th Annual Coastal Bend Prescription Drug Take-Back Day. Prescription drug abuse is not only a big problem here in the Coastal Bend but across the nation as well. Local pharmacists along with CCPD and DEA agents were on hand taking your unused or unwanted prescription drugs …
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Habilitat Hawaii: True Stories of Addiction to Crystal Methamphetamine and Other Drugs

Habilitat Hawaii: True Stories of Addiction to Crystal Methamphetamine and Other Drugs — Habilitat Hawaii: True Stories of Addiction to crystal methamphetamine and Other Drugs is a public service intended to give people a glimpse into the lifesty…


Hawaii drug take-back initiative hopes to save hundreds of lives
Having unused and expired medicine in your home increases the risk of prescription drug abuse and accidental poisoning. Proper disposal also helps reduce the risk of prescription… Continue reading

Wife: Slipknot Bassist’s Final Days Blur of Drug Abuse – USA TODAY

Wife: Slipknot bassist’s final days blur of drug abuse – USA TODAY

Wife: Slipknot bassist's final days blur of drug abuse
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Paul Gray's final weeks were a blur of extreme drug abuse, which neither his doctor nor his bandmates would help his wife confront, she testified in Polk County District Court on Tuesday. Brenna Gray said her husband, the bassist and a founder of the …

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What Is the Difference Between Drug Abuse and Drug Addiction?

Question by Chronic: What is the difference between drug abuse and drug addiction?
I am witing something freelance and just wondering if anyone can give me an addequite difference between drug abuse and drug addiction.

The definition of an addict is: 1. To cause to become physiologically or psychologically dependent on a habit-forming substance
2. To occupy (oneself) with or involve (oneself) in something habitually or compulsively

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Does Being an ADHD Teenager Lead to a Higher Tendency Towards Drug Abuse?

Question by [email protected]: Does being an ADHD Teenager lead to a higher tendency towards drug abuse?

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Answer by Always Right
yes, because you are already abusing drugs.

Answer by jupustepemepe
No, ADHD is a disease of the 20 century. I do not believe that there is such a thing anyway. But even if there is why should it?

Teen substance abuse is the new 'normal,' school counselor says… Continue reading