Substance Abuse

Prescription Drug Abuse a Problem

Prescription drug abuse a problem
Beyond the always illegal drugs that come through back alley deals on street corners, Texas has another drug problem: illicitly used prescription medication.
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America's Heroin Epidemic: Where to Find Help
NBC News' series "Hooked: America's Heroin Epidemic" (April 7-9) shows just how devastating drug abuse can be on individuals and families. If you or anyone you know is battling a substance abuse problem,… Continue reading

Boston Officials Announce Prescription Drug Take-Back Program to Combat Drug … – MassLive.com

Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug … – MassLive.com

Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug
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Senator Ed Markey and Senator Elizabeth Warren flank Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh during a press conference on April 7, 2014 on prescription drug abuse at Boston City Hall. (Garrett Quinn, MassLive). Print · Garrett Quinn | [email protected] By …
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Is It Fair to Treat the Mentally Ill for Dual Diagnosis on Psych Wards?

Question by onesickchick: is it fair to treat the mentally ill for dual diagnosis on psych wards?
if i’m depressed do i need treatment for a drug addition i don’t have. this is what’s done to save a buck or make a buck but does it help or hurt those who are only mentally ill?
I’m asking about the fact that weather or not you have a dual diagnosis you are treated for one anyway.This… Continue reading

Mass. to Hold Prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to Curb Abuse

Mass. to hold prescription ‘Take Back Day’ to curb abuse
Massachusetts residents are urged to turn in their unwanted prescription drugs at designated sites on April 26 in a state-wide effort to tame the spike in prescription drug abuse.
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Expert: Drug abuse contributes to child abuse
Children who live with a parent with a substance abuse problem are more prone to physical, sexual and emotional abuse, said a… Continue reading

Ethan's Story, Part 1: The Slide From Drug Experimentation to Full-Blown

Ethan's story, Part 1: The slide from drug experimentation to full-blown
In 2012, of the 105,189 adult admissions reported, 43.1 percent of those men and women sought treatment for a heroin addiction, the primary reason for entering a substance abuse treatment program, according to the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance …
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Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug
"This is a problem that is growing, it is intensifying,… Continue reading

Please Help Abuse of Prescription Drugs!?

Question by Nicole Bagdasarian: please help abuse of prescription drugs!?
a very close friend of mine takes ambiens not to sleep and i think shes addicted i would love to help her , she feels really bad for taking them but still does and she tells me always ”i feel like god is gonna give me paybacks for what im doing”

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Answer by RWPossum
Her doctor could advise her about this problem.

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