Oxycodone has been a serious drug problem in the state of Florida for years. In fact, in 2010, 90 of the top 100 physicians who purchased oxycodone were from Florida. The prescription painkiller became such a problem in the state that major legislation was passed to strictly regulate physicians and pharmacists distributing oxycodone. The new […]
The rich and famous are not immune to the harmful physical and emotional effects of drug addiction. From celebrity after celebrity entering into addiction recovery treatment programs, this is an obvious fact. Now, Sir Elton John is sharing his experiences with drugs, alcohol, recklessness and bulimia in his upcoming memoir.A Selfish Way of LifeIn his
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Prescription drugs are now second among the most commonly abused drugs in the nation, according to a recent statement by the US Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control. Called the country’s “fastest growing drug problem” by the White House, prescription drug abuse is now the #1 cause of overdose deaths in the U.S. – more
An effective rehabilitation program is one that offers individualized treatment. Every case of addiction or substance abuse is unique because every afflicted person comes with his or her own social background, family and personal history, medical needs … and all the other factors relevant to addiction. There is no one pre-determined or set remedy. The
Eating disorders, such as anorexia and bulimia, and addiction used to be considered unrelated. When both were present in a patient, mental health professionals used to focus more on the substance abuse as it was deemed the primary and more dangerous affliction. Recent studies, however, have revealed a direct connection between the two. In fact,
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When looking for and evaluating rehabilitation centers, some of the things you naturally first assess are what kinds of treatment they offer, how their programs are designed and who are the professionals that run the facilities. Another important point of consideration is of course location. This is relevant when you have to decide between going
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Scientists have studied how familial alcoholism affects teenagers, including how they make decisions surrounding the use of drugs and alcohol in their lives. Studies have shown that an addicted family member increases the chance the children in the household will have a drug or alcohol addiction.Genetic Drug and Alcohol AddictionTeenagers are more vulnerable to inheriting
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Substance abuse not only affects the person involved, but also family members as well. Parents, siblings and children of addicts can have a difficult time as they watch their loved one spiraling down into a destructive and potentially fatal lifestyle. When the substance abuser is unresponsive to fervent pleas to get help, it can cause
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A recent report from the CDC reveals a new, startling trend in America: more people die from drug overdoses than in car accidents. The study shows that since 2008 poisoning remains the number one cause of accidental death, replacing car accidents. Of these poisonings, it is no surprise to find that 90% of them were
Does your child drink alcohol? Has your child smoked pot? Turns out, “no” is the answer from most parents. When the University of Michigan’s C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital polled parents, 90% said their child doesn’t drink. And 95% said they don’t smoke marijuana. The parents did believe that, in general, teens are using alcohol and
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