In 1992, Cornelia Whitner was sentenced to eight years in jail because her baby tested positive for cocaine at birth. Since then, a nationwide debate has raged about the legality of the South Carolina court’s actions that sentenced her. Should Whitner have received a criminal punishment for her drug addiction, a medical disease and not [...]
:bday7*Thank you all for the Birthday wishes. I also * *celebrated 8yr sobriety this year as well. I am always aware * *of Gods grace in all aspects of my life. I haven't been on * *here for some...Anybody w/ long term use of benzos for work/social situations? I've read a lot of diff't things regarding benzos. I currently take them as needed, but in small dosages ranging from .25-.50MG. I...i've mostly been lurking with a couple of posts here and there, been a month now and i've been feeling much better. i have had lifelong digestive issues which of course despite stopping drinking...The sobriety calendar tells me that I'm 1231 days sober today, ask me 1232 days ago if I'd ever spend one day sober, I would have looked at you as if you were as crazy as me! So what's happened...I set which is I want very little (as in maybe a rare email) with some members of my family (unless they get rid of the fighting/rage/yelling) and no contact with father and stepmother (did call...
We recently had a chance to talk with Super Star (his legal name) of the ROCKSTAR SUPERSTAR PROJECT (RSSS). He gave us some advice about becoming a rock star, but he also had some great information about shattering the myths around drugs and drug abuse. Check out part 2 of his interview. Why is it [...]Give 'em a little inspiration and see what happens. These are images that inspire me every time I look at them. Show me what inspires you. Image:...
Excessive sexual drive and masturbation can disturb your life. Learn more about hypersexuality and why people compulsively masturbate here.
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The reality TV world was saddened last week over the death of “Jackass” star Ryan Dunn. Word spread quickly that he died in a car crash shortly after binge drinking in a Pennsylvania bar. The unexpected death has left many people wondering what could have been done to prevent the events of that night, and fingers have [...]
People cut themselves to help cope with problems or to deal with emotions. We review the psychology behind self-injury and how to get help here.
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This is your chance to be a star. Enter the 2011 Teen Substance Abuse Awareness Through Music contest, hosted by the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares in collaboration with the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Teens who submit an original song or music video promoting a healthy and drug-free lifestyle have a chance to win an [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction And Marriage Drug Addiction and Marriage Marriage and drug addiction usually dont mix well . We receive many emails from wives husbands who are at the end of their rope and dont know what to do . Here are some answers to commonly asked questions concerning drug addiction and . marriage Addiction and Marriage Organizations like Narcotics Anonymous and Al-anon Al-ateen are there just for families . Just as the 12-Steps were created by addicts for addicts , those principles were the basis for family groups . And just like the addict , the family member is not alone . There is help and . support Janice gathered up her
A new analysis from the government says that more people are getting help for prescription drug abuse now than 10 years ago. SAMHSA released the report a few days ago, and it paints a picture of drug abuse trends in our country for the past decade. Prescription Drug Abuse Up; Cocaine Abuse Down The report [...]
, Drug Addiction Alcohol Addiction Cocaine Addiction Crack Drug Addiction Oxycontin Addiction Crystal Meth Addiction Heroin Addiction Substance Abuse Alcoholism Prevention Crime And Addiction Drinking and Driving Drug and Alcohol Fact Sheets Drug Addiction Stories Drug Rehabilitation Stories Drug Treatment Alcohol Addiction Treatment Intervention Message to Teenagers Drug Rehabilitation Overcoming Addiction Narconon Events Recovery Month Drug Prevention News Success Stories from Narconon Trois-Rivieres RSS Posts Comments Drug Rehab Blog Narconon Drug Rehab Blog News Center Narconon Addiction Treatment OxyContin Addiction Treatment OxyContin Side Effects Heroin Addiction Rehab Written on June 27, 2011 at 8:39 PM by JF Drinking and Driving Statistics in Canada and Narconon’s Mandate Filed
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Facts About Cocaine Facts about Cocaine Over six million people in the USA chose to purchase and use the illegal drug cocaine . The drug can be sniffed , snorted , injected or smoked , but no matter how it is taken , either in powder form or crack cocaine in a pipe , cocaine is popular because it produces an intense euphoric feeling . They feel energized , but little do users know how powerfully addictive this drug is , nor do they understand or even comprehend its negative side effects . Here are 20 important facts about . cocaine Facts about Cocaine 1. Coca is the bush that grows in the Andes Mountains of South America , but is also
It’s a constant struggle in states where marijuana is legalized for medical uses: the state sanctions the sale and distribution of marijuana and the federal government comes in periodically to investigate and make sure that everything is on the up and up. In California, it was a regular occurrence – until the federal government decided [...]
DRUG REHAB – USA “Glee” Star Cory Monteith Talks Drug Problems, Rehab At 19 – Popdust Monteith cites stealing money from a family member as his turning point, which led to rehab at 19 and ultimately to pursue acting. PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA Sen. Chuck Schumer’s proposal: Crack down on prescription drug abuse and pharmacy [...]
Genetics? Environment? Both? We explore drinking patterns of people from Irish backgrounds and whether or not Irish people drink a lot here.
Staying clean and sober: 5 things you can do in a crisis. Learn how to deal with a crisis and remain clean and sober here.Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Alcohol Poisoning Alcohol Poisoning often starts with binge . drinking One of the ways to insult someone in the American culture is to say they cant hold their liquor , and we see this kind of mentality played out in movies and television all the time . Whether is downing multiple shots of tequila or chugging pitchers of beer , we celebrate the person who can drink the most and still stand up . The problem is , drinking too much too soon can have serious , if not fatal consequences . Its called alcohol . poisoning Over time , as a person uses alcohol , they will build up a tolerance , so more and more alcohol is needed to achieve theOxyContin is one of the most widely abused drugs there is today. While prescription painkiller abuse in general has been steadily rising over the last decade, it is often OxyContin that becomes the most addicting. Addicted to the Pain Relief Some people who abuse OxyContin started taking it to manage pain, as prescribed by their [...]Making amends is one key to recovery. But learning how to forgive might be even more important. More on learning forgiveness for successful addiction recovery here.
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Though Jennifer Marie Patterson recently graduated from law school at the University of Richmond, her first day in court was not spent sitting at the prosecution’s table but at the defendant’s table – as the defendant.
Patterson pled guilty to charges of conspiracy in a crystal methamphetamine distribution ring that circulated more than 500 grams of [...]
There are a number of new drugs that have been produced out of desperation, or boredom, or maybe necessity, that are causing problems around the world. It seems that these new drugs are often more dangerous and more addicting than previous drugs, as people will often use whatever substances are readily available to make the [...]Are all husbands sex addicts? Check out the difference between a healthy libido and sex addiction here.
What other kinds of pain meds are there that are NOT a narcotic? Dr. Burson lists alternatives to narcotic pain medication here.
When someone talks about setting goals, how do you respond? Do you roll your eyes because it sounds lame or maybe stresses you out? Are you a planner who likes to make lists? Talking about goals and thinking about how to achieve them may seem boring when you’d rather live in the moment. But setting [...]
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As we draw near to a day set aside to create awareness about the international illicit drug problem, countries around the world are planning events to educate people and prevent drug abuse. Many of the campaigns that are held center primarily around education for young people about the dangers of drugs. This year, however, many people have questions [...]
It’s not just Whitney Houston’s daughter, Bobbi Kristina, who is making headlines due to alleged drug abuse
and potential addiction behavior. Now it’s Whitney herself who is reportedly beginning a drug rehab program. Like many celebrities, there is no admission from her camp that she is actually living with an active drug addiction that requires treatment, [...]HEROIN – UK Pete Doherty: who will stop the Pied Piper of heroin? – Telegraph.co.uk Three children, three bright futures, three pairs of grief-stricken parents. And one man linking them all: Pete Doherty, the singer – the not-so-angelic singer. Thirty-two years old, 15 court appearances in eight years, 25 drugs convictions, plus three more for [...]Many people start to drink at an early age. But what factors may predict early drinking and why do people start drinking alcohol in the first place? More here.
The state of New York is taking steps to reduce the number of drug and alcohol overdoses among its citizens. The Good Samaritan bill protects 911 callers from being charged with drug possession. Preventing Drug Overdoses Drug overdose deaths account for 24% of all unintentional deaths in the country, according to the Center for Disease [...]
At NIDA’s last Chat Day, we got this question from a high school student: ”Why do people scratch a lot when they are high on heroin?” A NIDA scientist responded that he had done years of research on this topic. He explained: “Heroin activates connections in the brain called opioid receptors. These receptors then activate [...]
The 13th – 19th of June 2011 marks Carers Week, a week to celebrate and support the hard work of Britain’s six million unpaid carers who are providing support for a family member of friend in need of help. Whilst adopting a caring role can be extremely rewarding for some, for others it can result read more »
We’d like to welcome our newest AiR team member, Lindsay Stenson. She started with AiR in the Fall of 2003, worked with us for 6 years, got married and moved to Colorado and has now rejoined us in a new role. We are very excited to have her back.
Lindsay will serve as [...]
Do you feel lucky? Well, do ya? When you’re fighting prescription drug addiction, you may feel that you’re anything but lucky. Happiness may seem to elude you, especially if you are dealing with chronic pain or chronic cravings after giving up Percocet addiction, Xanax addiction, and addiction to other prescription drugs. Many patients who end [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Nicotine Addiction Nicotine : Addiction The Most Addictive Drug By Ned Wicker When we think of drug addiction in America , we automatically see images of street drug trafficking , Mexican mob wars , inner city houses with boarded up windows and seeing clips on the news about some young person dying of an overdose . But we dont necessarily think about the most addictive drug of them . allnicotine The National Institute on Drug Abuse NIDA knows all about nicotine and for years has warned that it is the most heavily used addictive drugs and the leading preventable cause of disease , disability and death
The NIDA also points out that
There have been a few proposals throughout the country recently that involve drug testing among low income citizens. This is one issue that people tend to fall strongly on one side of or the other, with very few people in between. Florida just passed a law that requires drug testing for people that wish to [...]
The 2011 Attitudes to Mental Illness survey has shown that general perception and outlook concerning mental health is beginning to change, though negative attitudes towards some conditions still exist. The survey, which was published by the NHS Information Centre, showed that of the 1,741 adults who were interviewed in 2011, 77 per cent agreed that read more »
After major league Hall of Famer Tony Gwynne of the San Diego Padres was diagnosed with parotid cancer, or cancer of the salivary gland, Washington Nationals’ pitcher Stephen Strasburg announced his decision to give up smokeless tobacco, or “dip.” Gwynne was Strasburg’s hero growing up—and he made a conscious decision to copy his hero’s every [...]
Many organizations spend valuable time and money addressing certain issues that affect society, including the problem of substance abuse among the underprivileged. While substance abuse can affect anyone from any demographic, people in poverty, especially those living in big cities, are often more at risk for drug abuse. Thankfully, helping low income individuals avoid drugs [...]
Despite the number of marriages falling and the number of divorces soaring, the age old of tradition of tying the knot still boasts tremendous health benefits. According to the Office for National Statistics, married couples have a higher life expectancy and are healthier than non married couples. Though the ups and downs of relationships can read more »Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Alcohol Treatment Detox Alcohol Treatment Detox : More Serious Than You Think A couple of my favorite John Wayne movies involve the Duke coming into town to help alcoholic sheriffs regain control . Rio Bravo and El Dorado come to mind . Dean Martin and Robert Mitchum played the drunken sheriffs , and in both cases they had to go through withdrawal . After prolonged periods of heavy drinking , they are suddenly denied the booze and John Wayne of course is there to make sure they dont slip back . In El Dorado , James Caans character makes a horrible concoction to help Mitchum get sober . The mixture includes gun powder . They hold
Counselling sessions have been offered to the 28 Metropolitan Police officers selected to accompany the Olympic Torch on its 70 day journey across the country. The 28 officers will be running alongside the torch and whoever is bearing it for over two months, ensuring that potential attacks are kept at bay. The officers have received read more »DRUG ADDICTION – USA A Real Debate About Drug Policy – Wall Street Journal Drug use in the US is no lower than in countries with different approaches. We believe that drug addiction is harmful to individuals, impairs health and has adverse societal effects. So we want an effective program to deal with this problem. [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Treatment Drugs and Alcohol Treatment Drugs and : Alcohol More Carrot , Less Stick Im not much of a fan of daytime television , and its not often that I even pay much attention to it , but recently I happened to catch a local talk show about alcoholism and intervention . The show grabbed me because there was a well known shrink railing away on a young man , while the mans wife watched . I suppose it was considered good television and it certainly made The host appear to be authoritative and dominating , but it left me nauseous . Heres a guy willing to go on national television , admit he has a problem and willing to go into
Patients’ privacy rights are a hot topic these days, and the government and other agencies have gone to great lengths to make sure everyone’s privacy is respected. There are now the HIPAA forms and the doctor and hospital paperwork that ensure patients’ privacy. Privacy is also an important issue when it comes to substance abuse [...]Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms Alcohol Withdrawal : Symptoms A Pill To Stop Alcohol Cravings If only the cravings for alcohol would go away , people trying to overcome the terrible grip of alcoholism would stand a better chance of fighting off the disease . Anybody who has had alcohol cravings knows what this is all about . Its one thing to experience a little temptation , but its another to have an overwhelming , persistent urge and need for alcohol . That what alcohol addiction is , that NEED . Theres always a problem . First we want to take the edge off the troubles of the day , so we have a drink . Then we want to take the edge off
Editor in chief of Italian Vogue Franca Sozzani, has put three plus-sized models on the cover of the June 2011 issue in the latest step of her campaign against pro-anorexia websites and blogs. Tara Lynn, Robyn Lawley and Candice Huffine are pictured on the front of this months Vogue Italia seductively displaying their gorgeous curves read more »
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Many Programs to Choose From Drug addiction treatment programs are as varied as the types of addiction , and while our purpose is not to endorse one kind of treatment over another , we will try to give you an introduction on the topic . Types of Addiction Treatment . Drug addiction treatment may consist of : cognitive and behavioral therapy , medication or a combination . Cognitive and behavioral therapy should include counseling , cognitive therapy , behavior modification and psychotherapy . Also , there is the 12-Step recovery developed by Alcoholics Anonymous , which is now used by over 250 self-help groups 
Here’s a tough one: what can you do if someone you know has a problem with drugs or alcohol? You want to help. But how do you know the best thing to say or the best time to say it? Were you ever at a party with a friend who’d had a few too many [...]
Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs Paginas en Español About This Site Drug Addiction Treatment Issues More Addiction Information Subscribe To This Site Drug Abuse Drug Addiction bDrug Abuse Drug Addiction Use Doesnt Mean Addiction By Ned Wicker The more I hear the experts , the more I read and the more I try to understand the nature of addiction , I find that I dont know anything at all . Just trying to understand how to assess whether or not a person is addicted to a substance , as opposed to using that substance improperly is enough to get my head spinning . But the science is advancing , the experts are asking good questions and the understanding increases . The DSM 4 below outlines the criteria for substance abuse and substance dependence . Speaking before a large gathering of
A new study revisits the effects of marijuana on the human brain. Many studies have been done on the topic in the past, but results are mixed. Most people have a strong opinion about whether using this drug is harmful or not, and whether it should remain illegal or be legalized. Results of the Study [...]
Did you know the prescription drug abuse problem in America has reached what the White House calls “epidemic proportions?” To help teens understand what prescription drug abuse can do to the brain and body, NIDA has created a PEERx Web site containing science-based information about the problem. The PEERx Web site also offers free downloads, [...]
According to figures from the Crown Prosecution Service, almost 4,000 women have been successfully prosecuted in the past year compared with just 1,500 women in 2005 (an increase of 169%). A number of experts are concerned that this rise in female convictions is a sign of the growing culture of violence among women, whilst others read more »MARIJUANA – USA In Connecticut, Carrying A Small Amount of Marijuana Downgraded from Misdemeanor to Fine – Foxnews.com The Connecticut Senate narrowly approved legislation on Saturday that decriminalizes the possession of small amounts of marijuana. DRUG REHAB – USA Oscar De La Hoya Enters Drug Rehab for Substance Abuse – Larry Brown Sports Former [...]
The Sara Bellum Blog isn’t just a place for us to post information… Talking to ourselves is boring! By now you know that our readers’ opinions really matter to us, and we want to interact with you, exchanging ideas and information. The posts in our “Let’s Talk” category ask specific questions for your feedback, so [...]