The "other drug problem," in our own medicine cabinets
Generally, Colorado and the nation are making progress in reducing illicit drug abuse among teens. But there's one big exception: nonmedical use of prescription drugs. Every day in this country, 2,500 teens abuse a prescription drug for the first time … Read more on Denver Post

Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment to expand in Two Harbors
The Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment will triple its efforts in Two Harbors next year, offering an intensive outpatient substance abuse treatment program for 12 hours a week along with the current six hours of outpatient treatment at Lake View … Read more on Duluth News Tribune

Drug Rehab Wooster Helps Addicts With New Helpline
Teens, especially, that have developed addictions to drugs or alcohol are often uncertain about where they can go for help. Many are afraid to go to their parents or teachers for help for the fear of being judged. Drug Rehab Wooster saw that the teens … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Bodega getaway eyed for drug treatment center
The owner of a Mediterranean-style luxury hotel near Bodega wants to convert the place to a residential treatment facility for people trying to kick their dependence on pain medication. “There's a big need,” said Perry Litchfield, a San Rafael … Read more on Santa Rosa Press Democrat

Question by mark: Do inhalants trigger lsd flashbacks for anyone else or is it just me?
I’ve noticed whenever I do inhalants I sometimes get lsd/mushroom visuals. Does this happen to anyone else?

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Answer by jannsody
Unfortunately, it can be from the inhalant use. Even people who’ve used lsd or “shrooms” in the past and then marijuana on a different day have had those symptoms.

With regard to the huffing, my friend actually has a severe BRAIN INJURY from inhalant use at the age of 12, now in her 30s.

Other risks of huffing include sight loss/blindness, heart/liver/kidney damage, seizures, limb spasms, bone marrow (the fatty inner lining of the bones that make blood cells) damage and even death, all of which can happen after the very FIRST time of use

For more info re: the dangers of huffing: http://www.inhalants.org

To search for counseling and treatment programs for those with a substance abuse problem(s), and some programs may have state and/or county funding for those without health insurance: http://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/ and can click the first link and then can click “near you” on the left-hand side of the page under “find facilities”.

For a free Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meeting(s), and one may attend an “open” AA meeting if there is no drinking problem: http://www.aa.org

This site has some common mottos pertaining to those 12-step programs such as “One day at a time”, “First things first” and “People, places and things”: http://www.royy.com/toolsofrecovery.html

Please decide to take control of your life and make good, *healthy* choices 🙂

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Madison Treatment Center Announces Program Aimed at Supporting Individuals …
A Madison treatment center is launching a program in support of individuals that are seeking help for their substance abuse problems through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, … Read more on DigitalJournal.com

Gilbert Treatment Center Launches Program to Stop Prescription Drug Abuse
A Gilbert treatment center is announcing a new program geared toward eliminating prescription drug abuse within an individual is now available through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. According to a report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human … Read more on PR Web (press release)

Chula Vista Treatment Center Launches New Program Toward Lowering …
… Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Chula Vista, CA (PRWEB) December 23, 2013. A Chula Vista treatment center is launching a new program toward lowering the risks of substance abuse issues for adolescents through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

Funding woes mean uncertain future for Idaho Falls drug and alcohol …
The day before she walked into the inpatient rehabilitation center, she signed away custody of her 18-month-old daughter to the girl's father. It was the Addictions Rehabilitation Association that helped her get back on track and kept her sober. But … Read more on Daily Journal

Top Houston Pain Clinic, Inclusive Medical, Now Offering Self Pay Pain …
… management clinic, Inclusive Wellness, is now offering self pay pain management treatment with Board Certified doctors. The treatments include both medical and interventional pain management along with physical rehabilitation and outpatient drug rehab. Read more on PR Web (press release)

Rehab centre a refuge for addicts
Substance abuse includes opiates like heroin or prescription opiates like Tramadol and the classic drugs such as cannabis, amphetamines and other prescription drugs such as sedatives or anticonvulsants etc. After patients leave, do you maintain any … Read more on gulfnews.com

Question by burkedawn: Is the war against drug abuse a good topic for a research paper? If so what would be a good hypothesis for it?
I am wirting a research paper for my class at University of Phoenix online and I chose to do an essay on the “war against drug abuse”. What I am wanting to know is what would be a good hypothesis for this topic area?

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Answer by clover spots
you could posit
1 what pressures has the war on drugs put on our prisons, hospitals
2 why is funding given more to arrest drug offenders than to treat them
3 what is the goal of the war on drugs, has it been met
4. what are other options that have been used in other countries, are they feasible here

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Adena Awarded Grant to Fight Prescription Drug Abuse
Adena is working to create a program that will reach our community – leaders, law enforcement, parents, teachers and students – by getting the facts out about prescription misuse and abuse, and raising awareness of the drug abuse problem. This article … Read more on WOUB

Southeastern Sets Science Classes on Foundation of Faith
LAKELAND | Florida Polytechnic University is not the only Lakeland institution in the midst of a major construction project intended to spark science education. Southeastern University recently broke ground on a $ 6 million building for the College of … Read more on The Ledger

Question by feldy: What did Chris Andersen from the Nuggets test positive for to get kicked out of the NBA for 2 years?
I know there is no official release on what it was but I know it was a “drug of abuse” aka pretty much anything worse than weed. Has anyone heard any rumors or any idea of what it probably was? I would imagine its coke but still curious.

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Answer by …
hold on he just put out a line for me… i’ll ask him in a few

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New Hunterdon program provides help to drug users
FLEMINGTON — Law enforcement officials in Hunterdon County have joined together to help drug addicts who are going to be released from jail or police custody. The START (Steps to Action Recovery and Treatment) program provides information that can … Read more on MyCentralJersey.com

Prescription drug safety is paramount
Last year, the Pennsylvania Medical Society started its Pills for Ills, Not Thrills campaign to help fight prescription drug abuse and doctor shoppers. According to the organization, proper disposal through secure locations will also help address … Read more on Wayne Independent

Question by thedudeofdudeness: What are some good charities where I can just send in cash?
Maybe something about feeding hungry children, or something like that.

Thank you very much!

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Answer by Miss Dementia
Go to http://www.charitynavigator.org/ and check for their most trusted/efficient charities. They rank them on a number of factors, but if you pick one that is high on their lists you know the target charity will use your money to maximum effect/benefit. You can find one that fits your criteria there quite easily.

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Cardinal Health Foundation Helps Local Non-Profit Organizations Fight …
4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — Cardinal Health Foundation recently awarded more than $ 350,000 in grant funding to 29 non-profit organizations that are dedicated to the fight against prescription drug abuse. Grant recipients were selected from key communities … Read more on Wall Street Journal

Cutting down on drug abuse, trafficking
As well, I have supported and voted for legislation to expand health insurance coverage for mental health and substance abuse disorders, so that mental health services are offered on par with medical and surgical benefits. I also believe we need to … Read more on The Fayette Tribune

Prescription Drug Abuse Takes Center Stage at Summit
Leaders of treatment facilities and multiple law enforcement agencies met at the HIDTA summit Monday to discuss the disturbing trend. "We are not going to arrest our way out of a drug problem," North Las Vegas Police Lt. Tim Bedwell said. He says any … Read more on KLAS-TV