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Health Project, Addiction Help ?

Question by blondespaz59: Health project, addiction help ?
The most commen things people are addicted to & abuse are Drugs ,wether perscription or illegal, & alcohal. Caffine is also a commen adiction. sometimes people can get addicted unwillingly to actions & behaviors such as cutting their wrists. What other substances or behavoirs , usaully mood or emotion altering, are adictive , being abused & cause health risks?

(I already know about shopping, gambling, sex addiction… Continue reading

Community Coalition Confronts Prescription Drug Abuse – Lincolnshire Review

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse – Lincolnshire Review

Community coalition confronts prescription drug abuse
Lincolnshire Review
Prescription drug abuse accounts for about 45 percent of all overdose deaths, which is more than heroin, cocaine and other illegal drugs combined, according to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Those at the Ela Coalition Against Youth Substance …
4 Shocking Facts About Prescription Drug Abuse in AmericaCare2.com


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New Addiction Helpline in Chenango, NY Provides Substance Abuse Recovery

New Addiction Helpline in Chenango, NY Provides Substance Abuse Recovery
LIGHTNING RELEASES (4/8/2014) – The Alcoholism Treatment Chenango Helpline can be reached at (607) 235-5862 any time, day or night. It is specifically for the teenagers and young adults who are serious about overcoming their drug and alcohol …
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Helpline in Dobbs Ferry Aids in Drug and Alcohol Abuse Recovery
Will power is good to have, but unfortunately, for teens… Continue reading

Substance Abuse Program for the Homeless Expands

Substance abuse program for the homeless expands
ARAD is the only organization offering week-long substance abuse treatment to homeless people in Amarillo. ARAD Program Director Roger Yoakum said the program is needed because substance abuse is a growing problem for our homeless population.
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Somerville officials hold substance abuse workshop April 8
The Somerville Health Department and the Somerville Office of Prevention, in cooperation with Teen Empowerment and… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Problem 15?

Question by power ball: Drug abuse problem 15?
Your Open Question: Today I relieved that I have a addiction for pain killers what should I do?

I’m actual 15 turning 16 in may what websites can I go to get advice on stopping this addiction I take 3 in the morning and at night I do this everyday and very frequent at nigh also are there groups that are low cost that… Continue reading

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime – the Atlantic

Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime – The Atlantic


The Atlantic
Treating Drug Abuse as a Disease, Not a Crime
The Atlantic
In a survey released today by the Pew Research Center, 87 percent of people characterized drug abuse is either a "crisis" or a "serious problem" in the U.S. That number hasn't changed much in nearly twenty years. What has changed is how Americans are …
Poll: Nationwide marijuana legalization inevitable; public… Continue reading