Drug Abuse

Study Finds That Baclofen Drug Has Potential to Prevent Cocaine Relapse

Study finds that baclofen drug has potential to prevent cocaine relapse
Relapse is the most painful and expensive feature of drug addiction-even after addicted individuals have been drug-free for months or years, the likelihood of sliding back into the habit remains high. The National Institute on Drug Abuse estimates that 40 to 60 percent of addicted individuals will relapse, and in some studies the rates are as high as 80 percent at six months after… Continue reading

Addicted Population – Drugs in Canada (Documentary)

Addicted Population – Drugs in Canada (Documentary) — Addicted Population – Drugs in Canada (Documentary) 2013 This documentary as well as the rest of these documentaries shown here relate to important times and…


MU screening documentary about addiction on Thursday
The following sponsors will have representatives attending the film to answer questions: 1-800-GAMBLER, Rx Drug Abuse Solution, Prestera Center, The Healing Place, Marshall University Student Health Education Programs, HER Place, Cabell County …
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Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse

Campaign to Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
Drug prevention experts are trying to convince local teenagers that abusing prescription drugs can be just as bad as using cocaine and heroin.
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Powerful new painkiller causes concern
South Georgia drug agents are joining Georgia's Attorney General in voicing concerns Zohydro ER, which just hit the market.  It's designed for terminal cancer patients and others with severe pain.  But law… Continue reading

Should I Let My Boyfriend Smoke Weed?

Question by Ashley: Should I let my boyfriend smoke weed?
We have been together for more than a year and a half now and I don’t know what to do. I have a past with drug abuse and I was able to get myself clean but my boyfriend says that its irrational to feel and think that way because him using it doesn’t effect me. We are in a long distance relationship for… Continue reading

9 Cebu Provincial Employees Fail Random Drug Test

9 Cebu provincial employees fail random drug test
CEBU CITY — Nine employees of the Cebu Provincial Capitol tested positive in the random drug test done Monday afternoon as part of Cebu Provincial Anti-Drug Abuse Commission (CPADAC) campaign against illegal drugs.
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Oklahoma prosecutor puts drug abuse video online
A prosecutor in northeastern Oklahoma is making available online a video that highlights trends in student drug and alcohol abuse.… Continue reading

How Is Alcoholism and Drug Addiction Different?

Question by : How is alcoholism and drug addiction different?
My son’s father is a drug addict and I almost never allow him to see his father. One of my best friends is an alcoholic and I am trying to help her through it. They both act very similar and I’m wondering if there is any difference between being a drug addict and an alcoholic. Both can be violent and I don’t ever… Continue reading