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Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations

No Author — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:25:00 pst

Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment
for Criminal Justice Populations

Crystal Blue Eyes

Caryn Shein — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 10:11:00 pst

Crystal Blue Eyes

THE DRUG WAR ON OUR DOORSTEP

Site Author — Sat, 13 Feb 2010 20:10:00 pst

Eric Stone

No Author — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 17:42:00 pst

A story about a 23 year old young mans battles and recovery.

Do I Love an Addict (part 1)

No Author — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:13:00 pst

First of all, the term addict in our society has a very negative connotation. It comes part and parcel with an image. The image is largely stereotyped from movies we have all seen.

Addiction Is An Epidemic That Impacts More Than 140 Million Adults In The U.S. Every Day

No Author — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:11:00 pst

Most of us really don�t have a clue about drugs and alcohol, except that they do bad things to us and our kids. All it takes is not knowing truth about what drugs can do to your children.

New Study Verifies Addiction Increases Risk of Suicide Amongst Those Addicted

No Author — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:05:00 pst

Out of the 8.3 million considering suicide, 2.3 million Americans made a plan in the last year while 1.1 million adults had actually attempted suicide in the last year. Factoring into the risk levels was gender, age and history of substance abuse. Substance abuse, not surprisingly, increased the risk of seriously considering, planning or attempting suicide.

Disastrous Effects of Drug Addiction Call for Rapid Family Intervention

No Author — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:03:00 pst

Every day of every year, families in every state grapple with the drug problems of one or more of their members. Distraught parents, children or siblings appeal to the drug or alcohol user to please cease their excessive substance abuse without understanding that when substance abuse has progressed to addiction, most addicts need rehabilitation before they can quit. That is true no matter how much they promise they will end their drug or alcohol use. When a person is addicted, the addiction controls them rather than their controlling the addiction.

New �Elixir� Claims Success in Treating Cocaine Addiction

No Author — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:01:00 pst

NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkaw said, �The results of this study represent a promising step toward an effective medical treatment for cocaine addiction.�

What Makes Russians Protest Against Methadone Treatment For Heroin Addiction?

No Author — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:54:00 pst

When the Soviet Union fell and greater freedoms became available to its citizens, an undesirable side effect of this change was greater access to narcotics.

DRUG ADDICTION FACTS

No Author — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 14:02:00 pst

Drug addiction facts are invaluable for anyone who suffers from a drug addiction problem or knows someone else who does. On this page we will provide you with the most valuable information on this subject. In today's society, drug addiction is a rising epidemic. It is beneficial to you and those you care about to know the drug addiction facts that are plaguing your cities and towns. It is surprising how many individuals are unaware of how alcohol affects the body or the differing side effects of marijuana's on men verses women. Drug addiction is a problem that nobody wants to develop. However, many people unfortunately find themselves caught in drug addiction. Once you know the drug addiction facts you will be able to make more informed decisions and help others around you to do the same. Below are drug addiction facts about the most Commonly Abused Drugs.

Drug Abuse FYI

No Author — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:54:00 pst

Essentially, drugs are pain killers. They may seem to avert emotional and physical pain by providing the user with a temporary and illusionary escape from or way to cope with life's realities. In fact, more problems--serious ones--are created by using and abusing drugs.

From Addict To Counselor

Group Author — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 23:05:00 pst