substance abuse

Nevin-Woods: Pueblo Feeling Pain of Prescription Drug Abuse

Nevin-Woods: Pueblo feeling pain of prescription drug abuse

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

Here are some facts: Today, prescription drugs are the second-most abused category of drugs after marijuana. From 1998 to 2008, the proportion of all substance abuse… Continue reading

Where Can I Find a Good Substance Abuse Curriculum?

Question by whereisthelove4: where can I find a good substance abuse curriculum?
I’m a substance abuse counselor and I want to build a good curriculum with power points, illustrations and videos. I know there are some good ones available… Continue reading

Methadone Program Believed Best Hope for Opioid Addict

Methadone program believed best hope for opioid addict

Filed under: drug abuse treatment plans

Marie pharmacist Manuel dos Reis, who delivers methadone treatments to clients locally, said that methadone, also a synthetic opioid, is the best option available now to… Continue reading

Investigator: Dangerous 'Molly' Elevates Sex Desires

Investigator: Dangerous 'Molly' elevates sex desires

Filed under: drug abuse articles

"Molly is an incredibly potent amphetamine drug, which is very dangerous in terms of abuse and very dangerous in terms of addiction," said Dr. Ted Parrran, an addiction treatment… Continue reading

Quitters Always Win With Meta House's New Smoke-Free Policy

Quitters always win with Meta House's new smoke-free policy

Filed under: alcohol and drug treatment centers

The smoke-free campus policy, which kicked off in July, is a huge shift in the culture at the substance abuse treatment center for women,… Continue reading

Number of ER Visits Related to Non-Medical Use of ADHD Medications Soar!

Number of ER Visits Related to Non-medical Use of ADHD Medications Soar!

Filed under: drug abuse warning network

According to The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the number of… Continue reading