NJ split on legalizing marijuana, Monmouth/APP poll says
Although 59 percent of those who took the poll say alcohol use is more dangerous than marijuana, and 58 percent say tobacco is more dangerous, people have reservations about treating pot the same way as alcohol and tobacco, according to Murray. “I … Read more on MyCentralJersey.com

Pot of Gold: Or the Outlook for Marijuana Business
It's also unquestionable that other forms of pain relief are addictive and the side effects are onerous. A friend in a mid-west state without medical marijuana legislation is battling drug addiction from pain killers that nearly caused the loss of her … Read more on ChicagoNow (blog)

Capeless: Heroin Creating 'Public Health Crisis'
It's heroin addiction caused by overreliance on prescription medication to treat pain," Capeless said. "Last year, in 2013, we saw a … In 2009, a national survey found that prescription drugs were the second most abused by teens behind marijuana … Read more on iBerkshires.com

YOUR VIEW: Pot, methadone: Is there a difference?
That said, heroin addicts do not deserve the same level of sympathy as the patients that need medical marijuana. What prompted this letter was … As a side note, heroin users usually do not seek treatment until they are desperate. It makes me wonder … Read more on Bristol Press

Question by Andrew: Prescription Drugs “Abuse”?
I have access to some prescription drugs such as cymbalta. I was wondering if it’s similar to things like hydrocodone where they don’t get you high, but when you’re not prescribed to it, it normally makes you feel chill, like some sort of other high. I was wondering if cymbalta makes you feel the same, or how it does make you feel when it’s not needed?

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Answer by Tink
Cymbalta is a wicked drug. And I don’t mean that in a good sense. For starters it’s known to cause something called cymbalta withdrawal syndrome when taking it AS PRESCRIBED in as little as a week, and that can last up to a year.

Antidepressants aren’t something that can be abused for fun, and can be rather dangerous.

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Students confront substance dependency
About 50 students per year seek help cutting back on substance use from Kathleen McSharry, who currently holds the position. The second in a two-part series … Fred identifies as someone who has struggled with addiction. But according to the … Read more on The Brown Daily Herald

America's Heroin Epidemic: Where to Find Help
The Partnership at DrugFree.org provides a toll-free helpline and nationwide support service for parents (and other primary caregivers of children) who want to talk to someone about their child's drug use and drinking. The Helpline number is … Read more on NBCNews.com

'JoJo' Burhoe detained after failing drug tests
Burhoe, who was 44 at the time of his arrest, had asked to be sent to an in-patient drug treatment center for an addiction that, his lawyer said, resurfaced after he underwent surgery on his mouth and was prescribed oxycodone. He had been sober for 12 … Read more on Boston Globe

India's Sun Pharma plans gradual phase-out of Ranbaxy-branded drugs in US …
Sun Pharma concedes the road to the recovery at Ranbaxy is set to be long and challenging. The all-share … "It will take time, it is not going to come easily, it will take a lot of effort, but hopefully we should be able to help them resolve the … Read more on Chicago Tribune (blog)

Help stop the spiral: "Take Back" unused prescription drugs
But Tyler's addiction didn't start with Heroin. His spiral started in high school with marijuana and then prescription drugs. Sadly, Tyler's story is far too common across Wisconsin, in communities big and small. Young people experiment with … Read more on Swnews4u

Question by : Is rehab necessary for addicts?
Rehab Treatment New Jersey is a fully licensed and certified Rehabilitation Center for all those who are in the clutches of drug and alcohol addiction.
http://treatment-newjersey.com/

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Answer by Jack
a friend of mine went to rehab for a few months for extacy the first thing he did when he got out was smoke weed get drunk and do extacy

waste of money if you ask me.

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Erin Henderson sober, eager for another chance in NFL
Erin Henderson never thought his alcohol and marijuana use affected his play on the field. In fact, Henderson felt his sixth … Doctors had recommended rehab in the past, but the second arrest was "the extra kick in the butt I needed." He left the … Read more on USA TODAY

Heroin addicts seeking sobriety face barriers to receiving treatment
DiRenzo spent years trying to get help for him, but was denied for many reasons – she was constantly told she didn’t meet the "criteria" for treatment centers, she even got turned away from emergency rooms because doctors say alcohol withdrawal … Read more on The Patriot-News

NJ Transit should be sensible about medical marijuana: Editorial
He was packed off to rehab for two months, alongside a bunch of heroin addicts and alcoholics. He hasn't worked or received … prescription drugs at work. As a decent employer, NJ Transit should do all it can to accommodate him, not treat him like an … Read more on NJ.com

Question by BPD: is their a program to help people suffering from bipolar disorder to pay for their recovery?

i was told and i know from my experience that a coach will be helpful to spend time with me or on vacation this help the symptoms gets away and my life gets better but he works all day to have income and if we can get assistance he will be able to help more affectively and i know he is involved in other 4 cases and he is succsesfull and i need sometimes to raise funds to help us to get a recovery from the symptoms so my life will not be interfare
eskay says “And that is more than enough in the condition as well”
i am still in big trouble

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Answer by goldielocks123
What do you mean by recovery? Bipolar doesn’t go away. You can get treatment that will help you manage your symptoms. Do you have a local hospital? Call your Dept of Mental Health if you live in a place where they have one.

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4 local agencies get drug prevention funds
Evidence-based programs that will be utilized for student and parent education include: Too Good for Drugs, Too Good for Violence, Project ALERT and Strengthening Families. … which will provide Career Exploration services for the project; the local … Read more on WKBN/WYFX-TV

St. Vincent's To Operate Addiction Treatment Program In Port Chester
PORT CHESTER, N.Y. — The license to operate the former Renaissance Project outpatient addiction treatment program in Port Chester has been granted to St. Vincent's Hospital Westchester. The program is now known as the Port Chester Recovery Center, … Read more on The Daily Voice

Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug …
Don't have an account? Register now for free, or sign in with any of these services: Facebook · Google … BOSTON — Mayor Martin J. Walsh, along with most of the state congressional delegation, is encouraging Bostonians to clear their medicine … Read more on MassLive.com

Question by superchick30823: Help with creative names for organs of the digestion system?
I need to make a creative story for my biology class in which food takes a trip through the digestion system. I need help thinking of names for the places throughout the digestive system. (ex: Mouth Rushmore)
Here are the organs/places I need help with:
~esophagus
~stomach
~small intestine
~large intestine
~anus
~pancreas
~liver
~gall bladder

any help would be appreciated! =] Thanks!!

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Answer by Katy W
My anatomy teacher tends to call most of that “the food tube”
Stomach “the acid lake”
small intestine “villi villa” because of those finger looking projections that absorb nutrients
large intestine “the body’s sewers”
liver “detox center” because it cleans toxins from the blood
pancreas “mission control center” because it sends out hormones that control some digestive functions

Sorry I didn’t come up with names for all of them, but I hope at least one of these helps.

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STEPHENSON: Nova Scotia doctors need to confront prescription drug abuse
In a 2013 report, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said of the 38,000 people who died that year from overdoses, 78 per cent were accidental and 60 per cent involved prescription painkillers. The problem in Canada — with the second … Read more on TheChronicleHerald.ca

Heroin Rise in Corpus Christi
Many of the calls range from people wanting to get on a detox program or wanting to join a 12 step program. … If you know someone who is struggling with Heroin addiction there are a couple different recovery centers in Corpus Christi that can help. Read more on KRIS Corpus Christi News

Hero Inside: Fairview Heights rapper takes aim at heroin addiction
"I've done research and, according to detox centers, the Midwest is one of the highest-ranking places. "The reality of it all is we're still learning ourselves about the mentality of addiction and everything that goes along with it." At a glance. What … Read more on Belleville News Democrat