Drug Rehabilitation Centres: Addictions – an Incurable Disease or Simply a Manifestation of Pain?
In our society, those who have suffered with an addiction are often seen as weak, out of control or unwilling to change their life. They are seen as the “lower” class of citizen, and often shunned from family and friends. Having worked with thousands of addicted people, both at a maximum security prison, in a live-in drug rehabilitation centre, and in the three years at my own Centre, where I run an outpatient… Continue reading
Drug Abuse: 7 Teenage Drug Abuse Myths Exposed
Teenage drug abuse is a serious issue. However, some people, including parents, may not realize the severity because of commonly accepted myths. For parents, it is important to get accurate drug abuse information.
1. Myth: Using prescription drugs is less harmful than street drugs.
Fact: Many prescription medications intended to alleviate pain, depression, or anxiety are just as dangerous and addictive as illegal drugs. Because of this assumption that prescription drugs are… Continue reading
Culture Club: “Rock in Athens” Concert (1985) [Part 1]
Culture Club: “Rock In Athens” Concert (1985) [Part 1]
Culture Club: “Rock In Athens” concert from 1985, promoting their upcoming “From Luxury To Heartache” album. Jocelyn Brown replaces Culture Club’s 5th member/backup singer, Helen Terry. Part 1 All copyrights respected.
The opiate Trap
Filed under: heroin abuse
Jonathan's path to addiction is hardly unique. Health and law enforcement officials north of Boston have seen a rapid, ongoing spike in the abuse of prescription opiates… Continue reading
Drug Abuse: Minn. Officials Urge Statewide Drug-Abuse Strategy – Sacramento Bee
Minn. officials urge statewide drug-abuse strategy – Sacramento Bee
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Minn. officials urge statewide drug–abuse strategy
Sacramento Bee ST. PAUL, Minn. — Minnesota officials are urging a statewide drug–abuse strategy that incorporates early education and intervention. Officials are alarmed at the rising use of prescription opiates and the purity of heroin available in Minnesota. On … |
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A Panther’s Tale: Drug Abuse – my.hsj.org
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Drug Abuse: Prescription Drug Abuse Education Inside Local Schools
Prescription drug abuse education inside local schools
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A grieving father made a simple plea to local students Wednesday about prescription drug abuse in an ongoing effort to curb a disturbing trend.
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Group Protests Florida's Prescription Drug Laws
Filed under: Drug Abuse
Florida is dealing with a prescription drug epidemic. More people die each day from prescription drug abuse than all illegal drugs combined. But critics say the state's laws… Continue reading
Drug Abuse: Drug Abuse Info on Prevention
Drug abuse has continued to plague societies around the world. It is the use of illegal drugs that have the power to harm spheres of the body. It is also the misuse of prescription drugs or the inappropriate use of over-the-counter medications. It causes dependency and is the sure way to a downward spiral in life.
Apart from physical consequences, this habit will lead to many other repercussions including loss of… Continue reading