drug dependence

Heroin: Deadly Fentanyl-Laced Drug Found in Rockland

...  Deadly Fentanyl-laced drug found in Rockland Zugibe and Sullivan urged people to pressure heroin users to get help through substance abuse centers such as the Rockland Council on Alcoholism & Other Drug Dependence Inc. Sullivan said Narcan saves lives, but police need to step up enforcement … Read more on The Journal News | LoHud.com There is addiction alternative As a member of the Board at SENHS(an outstanding drug and alcohol rehabilitation center)I see the disease of addiction, and its successful treatment regularly. 12 Step programs work for millions, helping people find and maintain a clean and sober way … Read more on Foster’s Daily Democrat Read ...

Drug Users Go Home After Rehab

...  users go home after rehab The addicts have undergone treatment and aftercare programmes that were facilitated by the South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence in Winterveld, north of Pretoria. Tshwane spokesperson Selby Bokaba said substance abuse … Read more on The New Age Online Mangalore: FMMCH to host seminar on narcotic awareness on Jun 28 Mangalore, Jun 26: “The de-addiction treatment unit of Fr Muller Medical College Hospital (FMMCH), Kankanady, is organizing a seminar on the topic 'Give Importance to Health in Life, and Not Narcotic Things' at the Vailankanni Ward on the hospital … Read more on ...

'Party Down South' Mattie Breaux: I Don't Have an Alcohol Problem

by Joffley 'Party Down South' Mattie Breaux: I Don't Have An Alcohol Problem Untitled-2 Being the life of the party can sometimes get you into trouble and Party Down South's Mattie Breaux's is learning that the hard way. The reality star was arrested for a DUI in September 2013, and on Monday news broke that a judge issued a … Read more on RumorFix BOOK REVIEW: 'Rum Maniacs' At the heart of that story is the history of delirium tremens [which] changed how the medical profession observed, understood, and treated the more general problem of alcohol abuse. Indeed, the delirium tremens diagnosis became the basis for the … Read more on Washington Times Read more... ...

Former NFL Player to Speak at Caron Dinner

...  centre, Caron Bermuda will be hosting the fourth annual Caron Bermuda Award of Excellence dinner on Thursday [Apr 24] at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel under the distinguished patronage of the Governor, Mr. George … Read more on Bernews Truckee officials: Peers, residents enable youth drug use Heather Redlich, director of public affairs for Narcanon of Northern California, which provides long-term residential rehabilitation and education in the community, points out that alcohol and drug dependence is an expensive problem to treat. … The … Read more on Tahoe Daily Tribune Read ...

Have You Seen This Movie?

Question by roast_beef: Have you seen this movie? I saw a documentary on tv (I think HBO) late one night. It follows three young people who got brain damage from alcohol related accidents. They have problems with their short term memories and controlling their emotions. One girl has very little short term memory. One of the guys can’t control his anger and its caused him to have major depression with suicidal thoughts. Has anyone seen this and can you tell me the name of it? Thank you. Toxic Tales was it. I’ve been looking for it for awhile. Best answer: Read more... ...

Alcohol Remedies: {Esperal – New Remedy for the Definition of Alcoholism

Yet another remarkable alcoholism truth is tolerance increases with the normal usage of alcohol. Suppose a individual drinks alcohol on a standard basis, his tolerance or ability raises with the time. This means he would have to consider extra alcohol to get that feeling of euphoria or well staying. As usually observed, physically for males and adult females of the exact height and weight, the effects of alcohol are various for both equally of them. For illustration, if one particular addict has extreme liver damage the other has pancreatitis. Even so, it is helpful to be aware that the to begin with organ to bear the effects of the alcohol intake is generally the stomach. That is because of the acidic nature of alcohol. Read more... ...

Should US Gun Manufacturers Be Held Responsible for the Ongoing Violence

...  US Gun Manufacturers Be Held Responsible For The Ongoing Violence … According to a report from U.S. Senators Dianne Feinstein, Charles Schumer and Sheldon Whitehouse, over 70% of the 29,284 firearms the Mexican government submitted to the U.S. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for tracing during … Read more on Forbes Hepatitis C patients lack access to affordable treatment and care AIIMS assistant professor in the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre Dr. Ravindra Rao said that cost-effective measures of preventing the infection among those most vulnerable should be urgently scaled up in India and be made available to all. Read more on The Hindu Read ...