Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic — Clarity Way Rehab
Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic — Clarity Way Rehab – Prescription drug abuse has sharply increased over the past decade, producing many severe long term health consequences for addicted users. Many people don’t…
Senate OKs medical marijuana; McCarter recalls daughter's drug-related death
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She previously sought inpatient treatment for drug addiction. Haine said marijuana is "relatively benign" compared to other prescription painkillers. "Oxycontin is clearly more powerful and addictive than medical marijuana, and it's in millions of …
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Finding the right fix to treat addiction
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This policy stems from the 12-step model of recovery, the most prevalent basis for addiction treatment, and can extend to prescription medications such as anti-depressants and anti-psychotics. “Asking a person to be drug- or alcohol-free before …
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Prescription drug abuse: Stigma often keeps abusers from help – KATV …
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FORT SMITH (Arkansas News Bureau) — Prescription drug abuse is a disease that can affect people of all walks of life, yet many people do not seek help because of the stigma and possible consequences associated with it. Those who work in the …
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Controversy Over Psychiatric Manual Revisions
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People act certain ways, that doesn't mean they have a disorder,” continues Allen-Benitz. “Prescription drug addiction is the 2nd largest population at our treatment center,” says Jay Pedlety. Pedlety is a Prevention Specialist and says while …
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