• Can you get high on Ritalin?

    Updated: 2012-02-29 20:45:38
    Yes. You can get high on Ritalin if you’re not taking it to treat ADHD. More on the effects of Ritalin and the dangers of Ritalin abuse here.

  • Leap Day chuckle

    Updated: 2012-02-29 20:01:45
    Well it is leap day so we all deserve a tiny chuckle. Here is my contribution. Image: http://sphotos.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/s320x320/432273_322397267808179_100001137247246_844678_37409192_n.jpg

  • Creating a Sober Life with Sober People

    Updated: 2012-02-29 19:52:57
    In 2007, Scott Strode started offering sports and adventure programs for those in recovery at Phoenix Multisport in Boulder, Colorado. Strode is no stranger to addiction as he started drinking at age 10, was doing cocaine by age 15 and was a full-fledged addict by college. Waking up one day on the bathroom floor and [...]

  • Day 5 and counting

    Updated: 2012-02-29 18:32:38
    Hey everyone. Not sure what to put here really, I've read forums on addiction/withdrawl countless times, but never have I posted something of my own. I started taking lortab and codeine sometime...

  • Does anyone else get anxious at specific times in the day?

    Updated: 2012-02-29 18:14:16
    I'm only 22 days in but it seems like every day after lunch during the week i get super anxious and fidgety, like i used to get when i was excited to get off work at 5 and drink. So much that i cant...

  • Forgiveness

    Updated: 2012-02-29 17:47:17
    I know it's been talked about a lot here over the years, but last night I heard something new. I was watching a program about the Amish, and it seems this is a large part of their perspective on it:...

  • Staying positive

    Updated: 2012-02-29 17:45:49
    Some days I find it hard to stay optimistic, after 4 or 5 normal days my partner has come home drunk-and she's cooking for our daughter and a few friends. The slightest remark will cause a...

  • Bountiful Blessings in Recovery

    Updated: 2012-02-29 17:08:26
    I'd like to start this by saying that I attribute all of my recovery, and indeed my life, to the all-powerful God in which I believe and place my faith. I understand that many people who have been...

  • Day 2

    Updated: 2012-02-29 16:33:00
    Didn't get much sleep last night, not gonna let that stop me from trying to turn this into a productive/sober day. I'll keep you guys updated when I get home from work, goodluck to you all, stay...

  • Heahy Snow HIgh Winds

    Updated: 2012-02-29 16:28:45
    Would have been a great excuse to lie around and drink. Instead took dog for walk, of course almost killed myself slipping but what a difference sobrriety makes.n Won't do meeting today becauce don't...

  • 60 Days..

    Updated: 2012-02-29 16:23:12
    I have 60 days today, and feeling good about it. Its not a huge amount of time, but for a serious alcoholic, one day sober is a triumph. Life still goes on, and problems still arise, but dealing with...

  • Designer Drug Abuse Among Navy Sailors

    Updated: 2012-02-29 16:11:40
    Think the designer drug craze plagues young people only? Think again. The Navy has gotten tough on sailors who have also quickly caught up with the trend. Keeping Up With the Trends Designer drugs — like bath salts, K2, and Spice — are synthetic substances created in chemical labs. Unlike organic drugs like marijuana and [...]

  • Feb 29, Recreational Use Of Heroin

    Updated: 2012-02-29 13:48:35
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Recreational Use Of Heroin Recreational Use Of Heroin Drugs , Addiction and Murder A father in mourning said he never saw this coming . The Village of Pewaukee , just west of Milwaukee , WI in Waukesha County , just isn’t the place where heroin is sold , but recently 27 people were charged in a heroin network and authorities stated that there have been 11 overdoses and five deaths as a result . John Goetzke’s son Andrew was one of those . victims Most of the people charged were from Waukesha County and the others from Milwaukee and Chicago . The case is very similar to one that authorities cracked in Ozaukee County , which is just north of Milwaukee . In that

  • Can you die from taking Ambien?

    Updated: 2012-02-29 09:38:47
    Yes, it is possible to overdose and possibly die from taking Ambien. Some side effects of the medication can be very dangerous even at normal therapeutic doses. We review some of the dangers of Ambien here.

  • 263 Days

    Updated: 2012-02-29 07:57:33
    Today is 263 days sober. June 12th, 2011 it began. I've been to the doctor a few times since then for unrelated things to drinking, I had told the doctor that I had given it up. I drank nightly...

  • too much on my mind

    Updated: 2012-02-29 07:45:42
    At the moment I have to much on my mind... Conference is in 13 days and I can't help but worry what they got installed for me with police attending to no thanx to my mum ringing the police on my...

  • Repost - Day 5 and counting

    Updated: 2012-02-29 07:08:19
    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey everyone. Not sure what to put here really, I've read forums on addiction/withdrawl countless times, but never...

  • Feb 29, REHAB WITH DR DREW!

    Updated: 2012-02-29 00:45:38
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site REHAB WITH DR DREW DORON OFIR CASTING ANNOUNCES THE SEARCH FOR PARTICIPANTS WHO CAN BENEFIT FROM REHAB WITH DR DREW” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE : LOS ANGELES , CA JANUARY 24th , 2012 Doron Ofir Casting , Millionaire Matchmaker , My Strange Addiction , Jersey Shore officially confirms and announces for the first time ever , real people struggling with addiction will have the opportunity to take part in a revolutionary and groundbreaking documentary series chronicling the emotional and physical struggles of addiction—“REHAB with DR . . DREW” Participants will be given a once in a lifetime opportunity to enroll in a no-cost , 30-day treatment program to begin the

  • Feb 29, How can I help?

    Updated: 2012-02-29 00:39:24
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site How can I help by Ashley I have a very close family member who has been using drugs for at least a year . shooting up She is a very intelligent woman and a nurse actively working in the field . She needs to escape because she has no mother , father , brother , or sister . They have all passed except the brother who wants nothing to do with her . She has recently found out that her 3rd husband has been cheating for a year . This woman is my mom , I've looked up to her my whole life , and am now a nurse . I've moved an hour away to make my own family and not be around a mother shooting up . I spoke with her today at work , she doesn't want to be here she said and

  • TCU Football Drug Bust

    Updated: 2012-02-28 23:43:11
    Earlier this month, 17 TCU students were arrested for selling drugs. 4 of these students were football players and one was a key member of the defense.   According to head coach Gary Patterson, “I was first shocked, then hurt … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyTCU Football Drug Bust

  • Jesse Farrelly, Another Drug Overdose in the world of Hollywood

    Updated: 2012-02-28 23:12:07
    Jesse Farrelly, son of the director Bobby Farrelly who you might know from “Something about Mary” overdosed late Wednesday night. He was only 20 years of age and has kept his drug use under wraps most of his adolescent years … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyJesse Farrelly, Another Drug Overdose in the world of Hollywood

  • Can you get high on Lortab?

    Updated: 2012-02-28 22:11:15
    Yes, Lortab can get you high. But taking enough Lortab to achieve euphoric effect may cause permanent liver damage. More on the composition, use, and dangers of Lortab here.

  • Turning to Narconon Trois-Rivieres As a Last Chance

    Updated: 2012-02-28 20:01:16
    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 February 28, 2012 at 3:01 PM by Dianne Gariepy Turning to Narconon Trois-Rivieres As a Last Chance Filed

  • Narconon Trois-Rivieres and la Ville de Trois-Rivières

    Updated: 2012-02-28 18:22:31
    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 February 28, 2012 at 1:22 PM by Brad Z Melnychuk Narconon Trois-Rivieres and la Ville de Trois-Rivières

  • Scare Tactics: Does Fear Influence Your Opinion About Drug Abuse?

    Updated: 2012-02-28 14:23:22
    For decades, organizations have used scare tactics to discourage teens from abusing drugs. One of the earliest examples is Reefer Madness—a film produced in the 1930s and re-released in the 1970s—that depicted a series of exaggerated (and tragic) events happening to high school students who tried marijuana. In the 1980s and 1990s, the infamous “This [...]

  • Family support for drug addicts – How to support an addict in recovery

    Updated: 2012-02-28 09:09:42
    Family can support drug addicts in recovery. Mainly through encouragement and interest. Tips for family support for drug addicts here.

  • Adoption process to be made quicker by Ofsted

    Updated: 2012-02-28 08:00:14
    According to a new rule implemented by inspectors Ofsted, local authorities in the UK will only be awarded an ‘outstanding’ grade if they implement a maximum of 12 months for the adoption process. An Ofsted spokeswoman said: “Age is the most significant indicator of a successful adoption; the younger a child is placed the better read more »

  • Narconon Trois-Rivieres Helping the Drug Addicted from Martinique

    Updated: 2012-02-28 02:10:12
    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 February 27, 2012 at 9:10 PM by Dianne Gariepy Narconon Trois-Rivieres Helping the Drug Addicted from

  • Feb 28, Alcohol and Pills

    Updated: 2012-02-28 00:49:31
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Alcohol and Pills by Jennifer Los Angeles ca My father is an alcoholic and has been for as long as I can remember . I didn't start to notice things until i was 19 or so , but he has been drinking all my . life It has effected me so much in my life that I've become depressed because of his abuse . As he is getting older , he's 69 years old right now , he is on pills for anxiety and he still drinks beer with these . pills You know he's on something cause he's slams things like doors and cabinets . When he's putting away dishes he's banging things . around Whenever my mother says something to him he gets all loud and they end up fighting . He blames her for a lot

  • Can you get addicted to klonopin?

    Updated: 2012-02-27 22:09:55
    Yes, Klonopin is addictive. What's your risk of getting addicted? Find out here.

  • Q&A: Drug Use in the Workplace

    Updated: 2012-02-27 21:08:32
    Treatment Solutions Network interviews Gerald Shulman on identifying drug use in the workplace — and what you can do about it. We will focus on illicit drug use, but we want to emphasize that alcohol is a drug, as well as prescription medications. Many of the same ideas apply, and drug abuse of any type [...]

  • Former Miss USA Clean and Sober for 5 Years

    Updated: 2012-02-27 19:00:18
    With five years of sobriety under her belt, the former Miss USA Tara Conner is now talking about the time she spent in drug rehab, according to PalmBeachPost.com. Six years ago, Conner was crowned Miss USA in 2006, but almost lost her title when her addiction became apparent. Donald Trump, the owner of the Miss [...]

  • Major League Baseball Drug Testing

    Updated: 2012-02-27 16:58:35
    One of last year’s Major League Baseball MVPs has been involved in the most public drug test appeals ever, with the results coming in just last week. The Brewers’ left fielder Ryan Braun tested positive for elevated levels of testosterone in his body after the team’s playoff game in early October ’11. Now that his [...]

  • Feb 27, Defining Addiction

    Updated: 2012-02-27 15:30:31
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Defining Addiction Defining Addiction or Abuse There is a difference between drug alcohol abuse and drug addiction . The difference is not that great , but it’s important to understand when a person goes from abusing drugs to being addicted to . drugs What is drug alcohol abuse The easiest way of defining drug alcohol abuse is observing that a person uses a drug for something other than a medically prescribed purpose . That is , they have a habit of taking a drug to get high” or feel better . They take more than prescribed amounts . They take the drugs for recreation . Some drugs” that are used for recreation may not be prescription meds , or over-the-counter

  • Feb 27, Homeless, addicted 22 yo daughter

    Updated: 2012-02-27 13:05:56
    , Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Homeless , addicted 22 yo daughter by Rose Orange City , FL My daughter has hit the bottom of the bottom . She has nothing . She is addicted to painkillers , she shoots them up , she is homeless , jobless , penniless , she has nothing . She also has untreated bi-polarism and is asthmatic , with no health insurance . She has basically nowhere to go now , she was bouncing around from one friends house to another but they all got tired of her lies , stealing and her addiction . Is there any help for her We her family are desperate . She was once a beautiful , smart girl and has lost everything . Please help us Comments for Homeless , addicted 22 yo daughter

  • Feb 27, Daughter is 18 and addicted

    Updated: 2012-02-27 13:04:53
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Daughter is 18 and addicted by Pam Hills , NC , USA A month ago I had written about my 18yo daughter . We gave her the choice to get help or leave . This choice was not taken lightly and after several months of pure hell we gave her the choice . Her ex boyfriend picked her up that night . She is now living with him and his family . We thought if she had to struggle in the real world a little she may realize how she had it made at home and something might click in her brain that she had a problem and would seek help . Well , were we so wrong . She is still blaming everything on everybody else . She says she has no addiction or problems . I could name bunches but

  • Feb 27, She is slowly commiting suicide

    Updated: 2012-02-27 13:01:14
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site She is slowly commiting suicide by Toni Myrtle Beach , SC I am the mother of a beautiful 28 year old who has been molested by her step grandfather since she was 2. He is now dead and I am thankful as , if I had known this before he died then I would have killed him . As it is he died a horrible death , alone and cancer ridden . KARMA I know the REASON she is what she is today though I do not consider this an excuse . She is no longer 2 and now can ask for help but will . not It is my feeling that she is so ashamed of what has transpired throughout her life that she hides the pain with drugs , sex , alcohol , dangerous and bizarre behavior and a cocky attitude

  • Snorting Percocet

    Updated: 2012-02-27 07:59:27
    Is snorting Percocet effective vs taking Percocet orally? Can snorting Percocet get you high? What dangers are present and can they be avoided? More on snorting Percocet effects here.

  • Feb 27, Needle fixation ?

    Updated: 2012-02-27 00:57:00
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Needle fixation Is there a cheaper and safer form of street speed My close friend is addicted and she is losing a lot of life and friends etc . She is shooting it and is paranoid and always short on money . Click here to post . comments Join in and write your own page It's easy to do . How Simply click here to return to Your Question Click Here To Speak to a Counselor Right Now Drug-Addiction-Support.org provides information to help those harmed the disease of . addiction Drug-Addiction-Support.org is published for the private use of our audience and ANY reuse of the information without consent is . prohibited Copyright 2012 by Mission Enabled All rights are .

  • Clegg pledges to defuse the ‘ticking time-bomb’ of inactive teens in Britain

    Updated: 2012-02-27 00:09:54
    The Deputy Prime Minister plans to invest £126 million to help 55,000 of the 1,000,000 young NEETs (not in education, employment or training) who reside in the UK at present. The new initiative, launched as part of the coalition’s Youth Contract Scheme, will invite businesses and charities to bid for 16-17 year olds in contracts read more »

  • Drug Prevention, Drug Education, Look for the Best

    Updated: 2012-02-26 22:45:25
    , , 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 February 26, 2012 at 5:45 PM by Brad Z Melnychuk Drug Prevention , Drug Education , Look for the Best

  • February 26, 2012

    Updated: 2012-02-26 22:44:41
    DRUG REHAB – USA From drug user, dealer to mentor – NewsLeader Hillcrest student Jacquline Lane, 17, with the support of her great-aunt and legal guardian Lulu Washington, has worked hard to turn her life around. After getting in trouble with drugs and alcohol and realizing she wanted to take a different path, she now [...]

  • Does Ambien get you high?

    Updated: 2012-02-26 13:07:56
    Yes. Ambien can get you high when misused. More here on the negative effects and risks of abusing Ambien, an addictive sedative.

  • TORONTO POLICE SERVICES, ANTI-VIOLENCE SUMMIT, CONNECTS WITH COMMUNITY

    Updated: 2012-02-25 16:34:01
    , , 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 February 25, 2012 at 11:34 AM by Brad Z Melnychuk TORONTO POLICE SERVICES , ANTI-VIOLENCE SUMMIT ,

  • Feb 25, Need help

    Updated: 2012-02-25 14:24:38
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Need help by Kelly sherman , texas My daughter is addicted meth , she is 20 yrs old and I have no money to help her and she needs rehab . Where do I go to get her help Comments for Need help Click here to add your own comments There is help out there . by : Ysmi I have recently gone threw the same thing with my son . He was on Heroin . I did a lot of research online in the phone book . Start calling NA , look in the phone book under rehab call the local hospitals . if your daughter has no health insurance WANTS HELP , she should be eligable for FREE INPATIENT REHAB . PLEASE DON'T GIVE UP ON HER . THERE IS HELP . I have posted several articles on here about my

  • Can you die from taking Molly?

    Updated: 2012-02-25 08:50:27
    YES. You can die from Molly. In fact, accidental overdose is the most common cause of death on Molly. More on Molly risks and safety here.

  • Gerard Butler Left Drug Rehab

    Updated: 2012-02-25 00:00:39
    Early this morning, Gerard Butler left a prominent drug and alcohol treatment center located in the sprawling desert near the California – Arizona border. Gerard’s manager told reporters that he is in good health today. In 2006 Butler was in … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyGerard Butler Left Drug Rehab

  • Can you get addicted to hash?

    Updated: 2012-02-24 23:31:17
    Yes, like any form of marijuana, it’s possible to get addicted to hash. More on hashish addiction here.

  • Feb 24, Drug Addiction Causes

    Updated: 2012-02-24 21:23:40
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Causes Drug Addiction : Causes What causes Substance Use Disorder SUD Substance Use Disorder SUD or addiction is a brain disease characterized by the inability of the individual to stop using a substance . When choice is no longer an option we are dealing with a SUD . But what causes it Imagine a tiger lying in a thick patch of grass waiting for an unsuspecting animal to wander by . The tiger waits for the prey to walk past then quickly and skillfully attacks from the rear . Smaller animals die instantaneously , as the tiger’s jaws latch on the back of their neck , snapping it . Other larger animals put up a fight , but soon succumb to the

  • Feb 24, Your Questions

    Updated: 2012-02-24 18:26:29
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Ask Your Question to Drug-Addiction-Support.org Struggling with Addiction or Alcoholism Are you or is someone in your family struggling with drug or alcohol addiction Are you trying to decide what to do Is the addiction controlling your life Do you have a question you need help with If you answered yes to these questions then please consider confidentially entering your question . Ask our readers for ideas for how you can overcome the addiction and move into recovery . Ask a question and see what our readers think is your best next step . Click to here to read other questions we've received . Enter a brief five words descriptive title here Enter your question

  • Feb 24, Joining Al-Anon

    Updated: 2012-02-24 16:56:42
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Joining Al-Anon What is Al-anon and what are the benefits of joining Al-Anon For over 50 years , Joining Al-Anon which includes Al-ateen for younger members has been offering hope and help to families and friends of alcoholics and drug addicts . It is estimated that each addict alcoholic affects the lives of at least four other people . alcoholism is truly a family disease . No matter what relationship you have with an alcoholic , whether they are still drinking or not , all who have been affected by someone else’s drinking can find solutions that lead to serenity in the . fellowship How can it help me Many who come are in despair , feeling hopeless , unable to

  • Super Bowl Commercials: Which Do You Remember?

    Updated: 2012-02-24 16:27:45
    Each year, the TV commercials during the Super Bowl are particularly memorable. They ought to be! Did you know that 30 seconds of ad time during the 2012 Super Bowl cost approximately $3.5 million? Most of us will never see that amount of money in a lifetime—let alone in half of 1 minute! The Drug Free [...]

  • Ontario and other provinces in Canada delisting OxyContin and its replacement OxyNEO, more of the same

    Updated: 2012-02-24 16:26:07
    , 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 February 24, 2012 at 11:26 AM by Dianne Gariepy Ontario and other provinces in Canada delisting

  • Using Religion to Help Attain Sobriety

    Updated: 2012-02-24 16:15:37
    The holy season of Lent has begun, and for Christians around the world, this is a time to put a little religion back into our lives. It is a time to ask the hard questions about why we are here, where we are going, and what is truly important in life. The Power of Spirituality [...]

  • Feb 24, Drug Addiction Articles

    Updated: 2012-02-24 15:39:57
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Articles Drug Addiction Articles Not a Great Night to be an Atheist Josh Hamilton had a dream that he would be in Yankee Stadium in a Home Run Derby contest . The 27 year-old slugger from the Texas Rangers had his dream come true July 14, and he put on the greatest display of power and consistency in the history of the event . It wasn’t long ago that Hamilton wasn’t a professional baseball player at all . He was a cocaine and heroin addict his was common story for a drug addiction article . He had dropped out of baseball for three . years Once a prospect for the Tampa Bay Rays , Hamilton’s addiction cost him his job the standard drug addiction

  • Feb 24, Drug Addiction -- Moving Into Recovery

    Updated: 2012-02-24 15:09:57
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Drug Addiction Finding HOPE in Recovery Welcome to Drug-Addiction-Support.org Nobody sets out to have a drug addiction or to become addicted to alcohol or drugs . Some people may take an illegal drug for the first time , just to have a thrill or be a part of the crowd . Some people need prescription medication , but over time they begin to take too much , too often . Whatever the case , people certainly do not expect the misery that comes with addiction . But there is help for addiction and drug rehabilitation can work . Addiction Has Many Faces . Addiction has many faces , none of them pretty . This site is devoted to trying to help find ways for you to

  • Sober relationships in early sobriety

    Updated: 2012-02-24 08:31:21
    How long should I wait to start a relationship after getting sober? When you connect with self and a Higher Power, you are ready for interpersonal relationships. More sober relationship advice here.

  • Older mothers may stand a higher risk of developing depression

    Updated: 2012-02-24 08:00:25
    A study of Canadian women has revealed that women who have children later on in life could be up to five times more likely to develop depression than women who have children at a younger age.  The study in question involved asking women who had given birth during the past five years if they had read more »

  • Feb 23, Solutions for Addiction

    Updated: 2012-02-23 20:33:28
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Solutions for Addiction Solutions for Addiction : Christian resources for drug addiction There does not have to be a chasm between a Spiritual programs approach to addiction and a medical or scientific approach to addiction recovery . A medical approach to addiction follows the science that God created , and therefore , it’s a viable pathway to recovery . The 12-Steps of AA is an exceptional tool for treating the spirit , while the medical team treats the body and . mind Even if your life experience doesn't include addiction , following the 12-Steps links us to the creator , to make His presence in our lives a vital , life-giving pathway to fulfillment . A

  • Long Island Pharmacy Security Tighter Than Fort Knox

    Updated: 2012-02-23 19:47:07
    The word “fortress” is being bandied about when discussing Linden Care’s (a Syosset, New York pharmacy) latest security measures. Pharmacists in the area are looking for as much protection as possible for themselves and their employees after a series of unconnected deaths occurred when prescription drug addicts got desperate looking for their next high at [...]

  • Listen Up Florida Lawmakers

    Updated: 2012-02-23 15:47:43
    Thanks to more budget cut proposals, upwards of 37,000 Floridians may not receive treatment for their substance abuse this year. The Daytona News Journal recently reported on the state Senate subcommittee’s recommendations that were sent off to Florida’s Senate Budget Committee on February 15th — and these recs produced some pretty scary numbers. Frightening, actually. [...]

  • Feb 23, What support is available?

    Updated: 2012-02-23 13:10:34
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site What support is available by Linda We adopted a boy when he was a baby , 18 months old that was a methamphetamine baby . He is raised now , and we are just now finding problems that he has . He has heart disease , is OCD , ADHD , and we are thinking he has Paranoia Schizophrenia . He is being tested now for other things , but we know he has heart disease . His specialist told us he has the heart of a 90 year old man , and is surprised he is still alive . and our son is going to have further tests and they are talking about putting a stint(s in his . heart I believe it is the way we raised him . that has kept him alive this long . We love him dearly . I have a

  • Survivors UK tackle assumptions about male rape

    Updated: 2012-02-23 11:26:37
    According to figures from the Metropolitan Police, at least one man every hour is the victim of some form of sexual crime in the UK’s capital city. In response to these figures, Survivors UK have launched a campaign in a bid to raise awareness of sexual violence against men. Official statistics recently released by the read more »

  • Drugs and Crime and Rehabilitation

    Updated: 2012-02-23 03:39:44
    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 February 22, 2012 at 10:39 PM by Brad Z Melnychuk Drugs and Crime and Rehabilitation Filed under Crime And

  • The Healing Effect of Horses at Gatehouse Academy

    Updated: 2012-02-23 01:13:45
    It is said that a horse is a mirror to one’s soul. History shows that horses have played a therapeutic and rehabilitative role for some time, which is why horses are often used for therapy. Equine therapy is one of … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyThe Healing Effect of Horses at Gatehouse Academy

  • What Drugs Were Whitney Houston Taking When She Overdosed?

    Updated: 2012-02-23 01:08:10
    Many attended the funeral of Whitney Houston and most were still left with one question, “How did she die?” Though it has been reported that Xanax, Valium, and Alcohol were the cause of death, many are concerned and baffled as … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyWhat Drugs Were Whitney Houston Taking When She Overdosed?

  • Denver Drug Rehab – Colorado Drug Rehabilitation Centers

    Updated: 2012-02-23 01:03:30
    Denver Drug Rehab Facilities Denver, Colorado is a city of premier worldly attractions.  The city itself is nestled in the Rocky Mountains, A wonderful sight of majesty and beauty.  Many people will flock to the Denver area every year to … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyDenver Drug Rehab – Colorado Drug Rehabilitation Centers

  • Feb 22, Depression and Addiction

    Updated: 2012-02-22 19:02:27
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Depression and Addiction Depression and Addiction Which came first the depression or the drug addiction Depression and Addiction it may be difficult to tell which caused what . Depression is a clinical term , therefore we do not offer this discussion as the definitive description of depression , as that is best left to a professional . Rather , we will talk about what appears to be depression to give you an idea of the signs and symptoms . Is it depression , or does someone just have the blues One Thing Leads to Another One thing can lead to another . In the case of addiction , the presence of depression could have come before the addiction , or come as a

  • Whitney Houston: Legendary Singer Dies After Struggle With Addiction

    Updated: 2012-02-22 17:36:48
    On February 12, the 54th annual GRAMMY Awards paid tribute to music legend Whitney Houston, who died the previous night at the young age of 48. Early reports suggest that a deadly mix of prescription drugs and alcohol were the cause of Houston’s death, though toxicology results are still pending. It is well known that [...]

  • Feb 22, Help

    Updated: 2012-02-22 16:55:28
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Help by Carrie Offaly Me and my ex split , he was a bad father of our 3 kids and abusive to me . I don't go out , I don't do drugs . I met an old friend and we got together after a while he used to do Ecstasy tablets and sell them years ago but not any more . My ex the father of the kids is threatening me to dump my partner now or he will go to court and take my kids from me But I am a good mother and my partner can do a drug test to prove it would he get my kids if I continued with my partner Comments for Help Click here to add your own comments Out in the Open by : Ned Wicker Dear , Carrie It would seem to me , and I am not a lawyer , that the burden of proof

  • Feb 22, What do I do for pain in the future?

    Updated: 2012-02-22 16:52:44
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site What do I do for pain in the future by Susan I was on pain medications from 2001 to 2008. I have RA and have had multiple surgeries . In 2008 I got caught by the police for passing a bad script after I got off I did it again but was lucky to get off again cause the witness didn't show that point I was done . I've been clean ever since then . But I have had 2 surgeries one in Sept of 2011 and Dec 28th of 2011. Also , I fell and broke my patella had surgery and was on pain medicine . My husband told me I shouldn't take pain medicine when I came home . I was in so much pain I got them filled and hid them , he didn't . Realize I was in pain . After getting clean I

  • Feb 22, Alcohol, Lenadol painpills and dagga

    Updated: 2012-02-22 16:49:52
    , Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Alcohol , Lenadol painpills and dagga by Georgie Carletonville , South Africa Well , I went with my husband to get help , and they going to admit him for 8 weeks in Sterkfontein in Krugersdorp . We please ask for everyone prayers and know God is going to pull in through . Georgie Comments for Alcohol , Lenadol painpills and dagga Click here to add your own comments The Right Direction by : Ned Wicker Dear , Georgie I am glad your husband is getting the help he needs . We pray that God will give him strength and perseverance . Click here to add your own comments Join in and write your own page It's easy to do . How Simply click here to return to Your Addiction

  • Feb 22, Grandmother addicted to painkillers

    Updated: 2012-02-22 16:47:09
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Grandmother addicted to painkillers I live away from home , with my grandmother when I'm in university . Lately I've noticed that she's taking a lot more of different types of painkillers than when I first moved in . My cousin tells me to talk to my mother and her sister about it . How do I even approach that conversation I've tried telling my mother about the side-effects of the mixture my grandmother is taking but she keeps telling me to ignore it , she's an old woman . I can't take that as an excuse anymore . What do I do Thanks so much . Comments for Grandmother addicted to painkillers Click here to add your own comments Get Support by : Ned Wicker Most of

  • Feb 22, Seizures

    Updated: 2012-02-22 16:46:23
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Seizures by Erna Phoenix How can I tell my boyfriend I drink medicine for seizures Comments for Seizures Click here to add your own comments Open and Honest by : Ned Wicker Dear , Erma Lots of people take medicine to prevent seizures . You're worried that he is going to react badly and maybe leave you , right If he loves you and if he is the right guy , you're going to have to tell him anyway , so why not just bring it into the open Explain what you have and how it is treated . Tell him what doctor you see and encourage him to become an expert on your condition . What's the worst that could happen If he freaks out and bolts , he wasn't the right guy and he

  • Feb 22, boyfriend addicted to heroin

    Updated: 2012-02-22 16:45:48
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site boyfriend addicted to heroin by leslie dallas , tx , usa My boyfriend of 4 years recently started using heroin . He has been clean and sober for 11 years and was very active in AA and Al-anon . He was living with me until I found out he started using and I asked him to leave unless he stopped and got clean . He disappeared for about a month which was an emotional roller coaster for me until I finally found him but he was into very heavy use then . He is still using and continues to tell me he wants to get clean and he knows he needs to . I have told him I am about done with us and it doesn't seen to even phase him . I love him and I worry about him and I don't

  • Feb 22, How can I quit?

    Updated: 2012-02-22 16:44:15
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site How can I quit by bkeisham Yairipok Manipur India One of my intimate friends is addicted to drugs(pain killer He's been using for about 8 years . Started off just to get high on occasional days . But now he depend totally on it . He knows the results to come , does wanna quit , but he couldn't quit even if he try because he's afraid of the withdrawal symptoms he has suffered b4. He's using drugs now not to get high but it become a part of . him Moreover one problem is that he doesn't wanna let his parents know of . it SO WHOEVER KNOW SOME SOLUTION , PLEASE GIVE US AN ADVICE ABOUT THIS N HELP US . We are in desperate need of your advice . Thanks Comments for How

  • One in Ten Children Raised in Alcoholic Home

    Updated: 2012-02-22 16:42:21
    What are we doing to our children? As more and more Americans develop alcohol dependence problems and choose not to get help, more of our country’s children are suffering. Alcoholic Parents Parents are the ones who are supposed to protect children, the ones who talk to them about the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse, [...]

  • Los Angeles, California Drug Rehab Center – LA Drug Detox Facility

    Updated: 2012-02-22 01:48:21
    Los Angeles Drug Rehab Center Are you seeking dual diagnosis drug treatment program near Los Angeles, California, than Gatehouse Academy could be a right fit.  We offer long term drug treatment for teens and young adults. Each guest at our … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyLos Angeles, California Drug Rehab Center – LA Drug Detox Facility

  • Nevada Drug Rehab Center

    Updated: 2012-02-22 01:36:20
    Nevada Drug Rehab Facilities Are you living in Nevada and looking for a Drug Rehab Center to help fight your addiction.  Gatehouse Academy has a solution for people living in Nevada who want to break their drug and alcohol addiction.  … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademyNevada Drug Rehab Center

  • Feb 21, Harm to baby?

    Updated: 2012-02-21 17:54:50
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Harm to baby by Mervat My husband was an ex drug addict for 10 years and seeked help before i met him and has been clean for 2 and a half years now . All I'm asking if we start making a baby is there any risk for the baby to be a carrier to any disease or any chromosomatic difficiency to my child or any necessary tests to be made before making or having the . baby Thank you Comments for Harm to baby Click here to add your own comments See Your Doctor by : Ned Wicker Dear , Mervat Depending on the drugs he used and the extant to which he used them , I am not at all certain that would have a lingering effect . Alcohol , however , could have caused health concerns

  • ASIST: knowing how to help people thinking about suicide

    Updated: 2012-02-21 08:00:43
    A recent investigation into the benefits of Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) has reported successful results. The training, provided by mental health charity Mind Cymru’s Positive Choices project, is designed to teach the public how to spot signals that someone is thinking about suicide. Those who completed the ASIST course felt 97% more prepared read more »

  • Emotions and Graduates of the Narconon Program

    Updated: 2012-02-21 01:01:36
    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 February 20, 2012 at 8:01 PM by Dianne Gariepy Emotions and Graduates of the Narconon Program Filed under

  • San Diego Drug Rehab Center – Gatehouse Academy

    Updated: 2012-02-20 23:04:07
    When it comes to making a decision to get help for your alcohol or drug dependency it may be one of the most important decisions of your life.  At Gatehouse Academy, we are serving the city of San Diego to … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademySan Diego Drug Rehab Center – Gatehouse Academy

  • San Francisco Drug Rehab Center – Gatehouse Academy

    Updated: 2012-02-20 22:56:35
    f you are looking for a long term drug rehab program near San Francisco, California, than Gatehouse Academy could be right for you!  We offer a co-educational dual diagnosis treatment program exclusive to young adults aged 17-28.  Each resident at … Continue reading →Post from: Drug Rehab Blog from Gatehouse AcademySan Francisco Drug Rehab Center – Gatehouse Academy

  • Narconon Trois-Rivieres, Provincial Accreditation Process

    Updated: 2012-02-20 22:19:53
    , 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 February 20, 2012 at 5:19 PM by Brad Z Melnychuk Narconon Trois-Rivieres , Provincial Accreditation

  • The Need for Women’s Rehab: Women’s Response to Alcohol, Part II

    Updated: 2012-02-20 19:36:27
    In our last post, we talked about alcohol’s effect on the brain and how this effect is different in men and women. In general, women feel the effects of alcohol more strongly and in fewer drinks; they also develop a problem in less time than do men. It’s a serious issue because, in the past, [...]

  • Infusing Alcohol Into the Body to Get Drunk

    Updated: 2012-02-20 16:04:34
    People will go to great lengths to do stupid things. Teens especially are known for casting all common sense aside to follow the mind-numbing crowd. But how do we make our teens different? How do we help our children see the complete foolishness of their peers’ actions, so they do not continue this childish behavior? [...]

  • How does job stress effect relationships? ‘Ask my ex-husband’

    Updated: 2012-02-20 10:49:54
    In a study currently being prepared for publication, researchers found that individuals with the most emotional support from their spouses were more likely to do better at work.  Lead researcher Dr Wayne Hochwarter studied 400 working couples in order to investigate the connection between communication and stress levels. One of the most common reasons for read more »

  • Comment on Harm Reduction

    Updated: 2012-02-20 02:45:19
    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 February 19, 2012 at 9:45 PM by Brad Z Melnychuk Comment on Harm Reduction Filed under Drug and Alcohol

  • Feb 20, Health

    Updated: 2012-02-20 00:51:41
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Health by Katie Smithfield , Va , America I need help on a lot of things . 1. How do I know if I'm eating the right foods 2. I need to do a health project and I don't know what I should use for my project . Like what subject related to addiction Comments for Health Click here to add your own comments Interesting Project by : Ned Wicker Dear , Katie In answer to your first question , there are so many sources for healthy eating , but you might check out healthy-eating.org and there is information on just anbout anything you want . Funny thing is , your body will tell you what it wants . If you learn how to interpret ther physical signs , you might be surprised

  • Feb 20, Alcohol, Lenadolpainpills and dagga

    Updated: 2012-02-20 00:50:32
    , Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Alcohol , Lenadolpainpills and dagga by Georgie Carletonville Gauteng SA My husband struggles with Alcohol , Lenadol pain pills and dagga , using them all together . He battles depression and can't sleep , lost his job about a year ago . He's a highly qualified person B.comm and Masters Degree 57 years of . age I am his wife writing to you I don't know how to handle him anymore Georgie Comments for Alcohol , Lenadolpainpills and dagga Click here to add your own comments You can Help by : Ned Wicker Dear , Georgie That is quite a combination of drugs he is taking and it’s easy to see how that feeds y7our husband’s depression . His doctor should hear this and

  • February 19, 2012

    Updated: 2012-02-19 22:32:46
    DRUG ADDICTION – USA O’REILLY: Houston embraced drug life – Rapid City Journal The media have no clue how to cover the death of Whitney Houston. That’s because she was slowly dying for years and many in the press simply averted their eyes. It was ultra-disturbing that a beautiful woman blessed with an extraordinary singing [...]

  • Feb 19, 7 years gone to waste!

    Updated: 2012-02-19 13:02:07
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site 7 years gone to waste by Megan Texas I'm 17 and I have 2 brothers , 1 sister with our mother addicted to drugs . Hasn't always been that way . she stayed clean for 7 years . She had a new car , great home , awesome job , and most of all her family . She began to fight with her boyfriend and she wanted to move out . We got a place and everything was fine until I started seeing old friends from her past calling her phone and facebooking her . I asked her but she would have some excuse to why they were calling . She began to never sleep or eat . Her attitude was not her . I have so much more to tell but can't explain . I'm always crying and looking for an answer I

  • Feb 19, Mom recently started using drug again?

    Updated: 2012-02-19 13:00:10
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Mom recently started using drug again by Megan My name is Megan , I'm 17 years old and my mom has recently started drugs . Again I was raised by grandparents from age 7-12. My mom went through a recovery rehab for 6 . months She got on her feet and started a life we all dreamed of . She stayed clean for 7 years going on 8. And she was always so positive . I always had anger towards her and never knew why she had my grandparents raise me and I went through some counseling with her and it never gave me the right answer or the answer I needed to hear . When my mom started to relapse I noticed a change in her sleeping her eating and her attitude . It wasn't that

  • Feb 19, Alcoholism Xanax suicide

    Updated: 2012-02-19 00:58:07
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Alcoholism Xanax suicide by Michael Florida My brother committed suicide last night . He was an alcoholic and I just found out he had been taking Xanax . I don't know how many , but every day . What is a doctors responsibility in prescribing Xanax to a depressed alcoholic My family has just been destroyed and I need to know this please . Comments for Alcoholism Xanax suicide Click here to add your own comments Proper Screening by : Ned Wicker Dear , Michael I am so very sorry to hear that your brother took his life . All too often , patients hide information from their doctors . His doctor was basing his decisions on what he observed during conversations with

  • Feb 18, Addiction Recovery Now

    Updated: 2012-02-18 18:34:15
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Addiction Recovery Now on Drug-Addiction-Support.org Weekly Recovery Program on Drug-Addiction-Support.org Follow drugaddiction10 Addiction Recovery Now is a weekly radio program that discusses Alcoholism and Addiction recovery . Topics covered include : Causes , Symptoms , Intervention , Depression , Drug Therapies , 12-Step , Treatment Programs and much more . The format of the show is an informal round table discussion lead by Ned Wicker the author of this web site . We discuss all aspects of addiction treatment and recovery with a particular emphasis on the 12 Step process . Each step is discussed throughout the year based on the Celebrate Recovery

  • Feb 18, Ex bf is a drug addict?

    Updated: 2012-02-18 13:32:06
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Ex bf is a drug addict by Joelle leb My ex bf and i broke up more than a year ago . The last time i saw him was 6 months ago when he passed by my work but i couldn't talk that much . He just said that he misses me . But a week later his mom told me that he's in the rehab , so i called him to check on him and so we continued to talk every 15 days . Today he called me thanking me that I'm supporting him and that he will see me next week . He can go out to home for a day . I told him that i will always support him and that i love him so he said that he loves me . to Do you think when he's out he will be ready to be in a relationship or hes just taking me as a

  • Feb 18, Niece hooked on heroin?

    Updated: 2012-02-18 13:28:06
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Niece hooked on heroin Massachusetts Why can't I find a drug rehab that insurance will pay for long-term residential treatment in Massachusetts My niece is in detox but we can't find a place to get treatment for her , she needs dual diagnosis . Any got any ideas . She has tried out patient many times and has failed . Comments for Niece hooked on heroin Click here to add your own comments Keep Looking by : Ned Wicker Let your fingers do the walking . We do not give recommendations on treatment centers , but we can offer a couple of places to call for your first exploration . Go to Google and start . searching http : www.drug-rehab-headquarters.com massachusetts

  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Substance Abuse

    Updated: 2012-02-17 16:20:53
    Many people in America suffer from mental illness and a drug or alcohol addiction that co-occur. These types of disorders often mask one another and can be hard to diagnose and treat. OCD Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder that affects 3.3 million Americans. (1) The disorder causes the sufferer to feel an [...]

  • Feb 17, Denial of Addiction

    Updated: 2012-02-17 15:00:07
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Denial of Addiction Denial of Addiction : An Elephant in the House By Ned Wicker During one of his recent sermons , my pastor Mike Frans put up a slide for the congregation to examine . It was a photo of a corporate conference room , with a dozen people seated around a large table . In the room was an elephant . Other Information Nobody was paying any attention to it . Whether intentionally , or unintentionally , no person in the conference room wanted to deal with the fact of the . elephant For me , this was an excellent way to recognizing denial of addiction . Maybe if I ignore it , the elephant will go away . Perhaps if I appease it by offering a few peanuts

  • Feb 17, Treating Teenage Anxiety

    Updated: 2012-02-17 13:48:45
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Treating Teenage Anxiety Treating Teenage Anxiety and Depression Guest blog by Richard Jacobs Adolescents and teenagers often suffer from anxiety and depression , which if left untreated , can cause serious damage . You will be surprised to know that 1 out of 33 teenagers suffer from depression and several thousands of them attempt suicide as a result of depression . Sadly , out of the ones who attempt to commit suicide , 5,000 are able to pull it off . The good thing is that depression and anxiety are treatable and the quicker they are treated , the . better Other Information Not just a phase The first thing which parents have to understand is that their

  • Stop smoking, start dating

    Updated: 2012-02-17 08:00:09
    Stopping smoking could boost your luck in the love department, according to a recent poll by the Department of Health. Of the 1,700 35-44 year olds questioned, two thirds said they would not kiss someone who had just smoked a cigarette. Around half of them would have to think carefully about starting a serious relationship read more »

  • Feb 17, Stories of Addiction Abuse

    Updated: 2012-02-17 01:58:30
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Stories of Addiction Abuse Stories of Addiction Abuse are Important In meeting and working with addiction recovery patients over the years I have found that one of the most important aspects of their recovery is having the opportunity to share their story , their life experience . Other Information Stories of Addiction Abuse don't always have a happy ending but what ever the ending sharing them is . helpful A former teacher of mine is a psychotherapist , who always talked to us about getting to the essence of self when helping people tell those all important Stories of Addiction Abuse . It is the essence of self that drives the person's perceptions and creates

  • Feb 17, Addiction or Abuse

    Updated: 2012-02-17 01:10:30
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Addiction or Abuse Addiction or Abuse There is a difference between Addiction or Abuse . The difference is not that great , but it’s important to understand when an individual goes from abusing alcohol drugs to being addicted to alcohol . drugs Other Information What is drug abuse The easiest way of defining alcohol drug abuse is observing that someone uses a drug for something other than the way it was medically prescribed . For instance , they have a habit of taking a drug to get high” or for fun . They take much more than they were prescribed . They take the alcohol drugs for recreation . Some drugs” that are used for recreation may not be prescription meds

  • Feb 17, Fiance quickly becoming an addict.

    Updated: 2012-02-17 00:49:40
    . Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Fiance quickly becoming an . addict by Jennifer Okay My issue is this : My fiance is a wonderful man but unfortunately he is quickly becoming an addict . He is constantly purchasing a product called Vortex or incense . He is always looking for the next big high . He could pass a drug test easily . He isn't doing weed but is constantly searching for something to give him the same effects . Alcohol is bad . He can drink a 12 pack in one sitting . He does not know what his limits are . I fear if he had access to it he would surely drink and smoke every . day It scares me because he doesn't know when to quit and i don't know what to do . I want to get him help

  • Feb 17, Husband addicted to prescription meds?

    Updated: 2012-02-17 00:49:00
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Husband addicted to prescription meds by Lost Hi , My husband and I recently separated when I found out that he was buying and taking prescription medications . About five years ago he shattered his ankle and became addicted to the pain medication . He went to rehab and was released healthy and to my knowledge drug free . We married almost two years ago , and I was aware of his problem . We have a beautiful 9 month old now . I believe that he was dabbling in pills while I was pregnant though he says he didn't start until after the baby was born . He lost two jobs , working in the medical field during this time . sold some of my things to buy pills , and

  • The Need for Women’s Rehab: Women’s Response to Alcohol , Part I

    Updated: 2012-02-16 19:40:43
    It’s an issue that has some experts saying that alcohol rehab for women should be an option as opposed to mixed gender rehab.

  • Feb 16, Pill and Drink Mixture

    Updated: 2012-02-16 16:47:57
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Pill and Drink Mixture Question : How does having a drink and taking one RX pill cause death Is it because of a person's addition and chemical makeup I know many people who will take a xanax to deal with a family holiday and then have wine , and they are . fine I understand the above is not okay , but I assume that such an example is beyond dangerous for the addict because of their addiction and that is why death ensues . Is that correct Comments for Pill and Drink Mixture Click here to add your own comments Common Sense by : Ned Wicker I think you already have this one figured out . Prescription medication comes with a warning and when they warn against using

  • Helping Children of Addicted Parents Find Help

    Updated: 2012-02-16 15:38:11
    A child looks to his parents or caregivers for total support—from birth to adulthood. But what happens to a child when the parents are addicted to drugs or alcohol? It’s estimated that 25 percent of youth under age 18 are exposed to family alcohol abuse or dependence. Research shows that children in this environment are [...]

  • Attachment disorder interventions in short supply

    Updated: 2012-02-16 11:15:05
    Families of children who are suffering from attachment disorder are finding that support is very difficult to come by. Attachment disorder most commonly affects children who were unable to form a bond with their caregiver during the early stages of life. James for example – the 14-year old stepson of Amy Robson – can be read more »

  • Feb 16, Addiction Research in Kenya

    Updated: 2012-02-16 00:39:46
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Addiction Research in Kenya by Beatrice Kenya , Africa I am researching alcohol abuse and its management . Can you assist me get information on management diagnosis , assessment and treatment Secondly the textbooks on alcoholism of which are very rare in Kenya , any ideas Finally , information about medications easily gotten in OUR HOSPITALS but abused ABOUT CONNECTION IN RESEARCH IS HIGHLY APPRECIATED FOR IT WILL INCREASE IN MY RESEARCH ON ADDICTION . Comments for Addiction Research in Kenya Click here to add your own comments Internet Options by : Ned Wicker Dear , Beatrice Wow , you sure have a big project ahead of you . As for any medications or treatments

  • Feb 16, 22 yo daughter addicted

    Updated: 2012-02-16 00:39:23
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site 22 yo daughter addicted by Debbie Bangor , ME My 22 yo daughter is addicted to drugs , including bath salts . I have custody of her 2 sons . Should they see their mom Click here to post . comments Join in and write your own page It's easy to do . How Simply click here to return to Your Question Click Here To Speak to a Counselor Right Now Drug-Addiction-Support.org provides information to help those harmed the disease of . addiction Drug-Addiction-Support.org is published for the private use of our audience and ANY reuse of the information without consent is . prohibited Copyright 2012 by Mission Enabled All rights are . reserved

  • Feb 15, About Being Alcoholic

    Updated: 2012-02-15 22:02:36
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site About Being Alcoholic About Being Alcoholic : Define Alcoholism The disease called Alcohol Dependence is characterized by a dependence on alcohol a craving for alcohol an uncontrollable urge to drink that is beyond the control of the person . They MUST drink But there is so more it is a disease of the body , mind and . spirit However , what that means” is probably the much more important question to ask . Alcohol Dependence is an huge problem in the United States because alcohol is so readily available , it’s socially acceptable and we tolerate those under the influence , even when they break the law . I need a drink . It’s a common statement , one that

  • Feb 15, AA 12 Step

    Updated: 2012-02-15 21:28:20
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site AA 12 Step The AA 12 Step Process Drug Dependence is such a lonely disease As they become more dependent on their substance of choice , people isolate themselves , they cut themselves off from everyone including family , friends and activities they used to enjoy . Even when they want to stop using and come out into the world , they think they should or must do it alone Not true The last thing a person needs at the very beginning of recovery is to be alone . The person who is addicted will say , I’ll cut back , or I just have to have the will power to stop doing alcohol and or drugs . One addict alcoholic told me that the only way for him to get clean was for

  • Feb 15, 12 Step Process

    Updated: 2012-02-15 21:09:20
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site 12 Step Process Introduction to the AA 12 Step Process Drug abuse is such a lonely disease As they become more dependent on their drug of choice , people isolate themselves , cutting themselves off from family , friends and activities they used to enjoy . Even when they want to come out of that world , they think they can or must do it alone This is not true The last thing a person needs at the very beginning of recovery is to be alone . Other Information I'll cut back ON MY OWN The addict will say , I’ll cut back , or I just have to have the will power to stop doing drugs . One addict told me that the only way for him to get clean was for him to do all of the

  • Afraid of Drugs

    Updated: 2012-02-15 16:56:08
    We often have biases about drug abuse. Maybe we think all drug addicts live on the streets of big cities, or that every rich and famous person does drugs or abuses alcohol, or that all young people will try drugs at least once in their life. Some people are hopelessly optimistic that we can change [...]

  • Feb 15, No place to help

    Updated: 2012-02-15 13:15:28
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site No place to help by Theresa Circleville , OH There is no place to help you with drug addiction without a price . I have a terrible story and nobody will help unless there is money involved no matter how serious the problem is . I have begged and begged for help with my daughter but nobody cares . Nobody is out there . Trust me , I've tried over and over . Comments for No place to help Click here to add your own comments No place for help by : Theresa This is Theresa , again . Thank you both for your kind comments . I have AA Meetings , Churches , Talk shows , friends and family . I also keep talking to the Lord . I will try the Cincinnati number . My 80 year

  • Feb 15, Crack Cocaine

    Updated: 2012-02-15 13:14:33
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Crack Cocaine Danville IL Me and my boyfriend of 5 years have a 2 year old son together and he recently started smoking crack i need to know what to do I feel like I'm loosing my best friend and the love of my life please help me Comments for Crack Cocaine Click here to add your own comments You Need to Act by : Ned Wicker Your boyfriend is in serious trouble . Crack just makes people stupid , because it will cause him to loose interest in your relationship , lose interest in his child and loose interest in any worthwhile endeavor in life other than smoking crack . It’s a path to . nowhere You are in a tough spot because if you care at all for yourself and your

  • Feb 15, How to remove residue from hair

    Updated: 2012-02-15 13:13:03
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site How to remove residue from hair by Michael North Andover , MA A friend is recovering and doing fine . He is going into a divorce procedure and needs to get a test . Is there a treatment that removes any residues Comments for How to remove residue from hair Click here to add your own comments Sorry by : Ned Wicker The hair drug test is used to measure drug activity during the previous 90 days . Approximately 40-50 hair strands are needed , about 1.5 inches in length . Other test can be run to measure long time periods . Usually it takes about 4-5 days for the drug to show up in the hair . The lab will test molecules found in the hair shaft , so no there are no

  • Teen Dating Violence—Help Prevent It

    Updated: 2012-02-14 20:22:09
    Did you know that alcohol and drugs play a major role in increasing violence toward a partner in a relationship? February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, designed to raise awareness about this and related issues. So, how do drugs and alcohol play a role? One study found that, in junior high and high [...]

  • Feb 14, Caught sniffing cocaine?

    Updated: 2012-02-14 13:25:16
    Family Issues Alcohol Abuse Other Drugs About This Site Treatment Issues Addiction Information New Articles Subscribe To This Site Caught sniffing cocaine by Wendy My brother was caught sniffing cocaine . I have suspected he was addicted to some kind of drug but wasn't sure exactly sure what it was . He was addicted to prescription pills in the past . How can i help him Comments for Caught sniffing cocaine Click here to add your own comments Action Needed by : Ned Wicker Dear , Wendy Sometimes it is difficult for family members to be of any help , because you are too close to the situation to be objective . Not knowing how long your brother has been using the cocaine , it’s impossible really to determine whether or not he is in trouble . But assuming the worst case scenario , cocaine is

  • Sad? Shy? Lonely? What does it really mean to be ‘mentally ill’?

    Updated: 2012-02-14 08:00:09
    Proposed changes to the world’s most widely used psychiatric manual could see millions of ‘normal’ people diagnosed with mental health problems. The ‘Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders’ is a manual that lists all of the perceived mental health disorders known to man. A number of new additions have been made to the draft of read more »

  • “Oil Can” Boyd Admits to Cocaine Abuse During Baseball Career

    Updated: 2012-02-13 16:20:00
    Major League Baseball is trying to deal with the news of yet another player abusing drugs or alcohol. The news leaves fans hoping the League will be able to tighten rules and monitoring so that baseball players, who serve as role models for young people, are playing clean and sober. Pitching on Cocaine Former Red [...]

  • Celebrity entertainment reduces mental health problems in British forces

    Updated: 2012-02-13 11:54:14
    Could famous entertainers such as Katherine Jenkins, James Blunt and Jim Davidson help protect against mental health problems on the frontline? According to new research by King’s College London, presenting troops with live performances from well-known entertainers is essential for raising spirits and distracting soldiers from the often immense stresses of war. It may also read more »

  • February 12, 2012

    Updated: 2012-02-13 06:36:01
    PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – USA A Timeline Of Whitney Houston’s Battle With Drug Abuse – RAPFIX.MTV Whitney Houston was found dead at the age of 48 on Saturday (February 11) but her legacy will live on, thanks to a celebrated discography. Outside of her success, however, Houston fought a long, public battle with addiction that made [...]

  • Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington Members Shatter the Myths About Drug Abuse

    Updated: 2012-02-09 15:22:34
    NIDA scientists aren’t the only people on a mission to shatter the myths about drug abuse among youth. SBB caught up with teens at the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Washington at the Germantown, MD, branch and asked them to share what they have done recently to educate members about drug abuse. Here’s a [...]

  • Successive prevention assistance for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

    Updated: 2012-02-08 08:47:07
    Today the most modern scientific world has been fighting against various several diseases with an objective of obtaining authentic cure and prevention programs against several diseases and yes now the concerned people have achieved their objectives and surprised the world with their enormous struggle by preventing the patients and still struggling against many neurological disorders. Obsessive [...]

  • The Buzz on Caffeine

    Updated: 2012-02-07 16:55:32
    Do your parents or teachers start the day with a cup of coffee? There’s no question that coffee is a popular drink—the National Coffee Association estimates that Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee a day.  It’s the caffeine in coffee that provides the energy boost that many people claim they need to function. Caffeine  [...]

  • February 5, 2012

    Updated: 2012-02-05 20:17:52
    HEROIN – UK More heroin for heroin addicts – is the Department of Health quite off its head? – Daily Mail Free heroin dispensing on the NHS is getting closer. For seven years now the Department of Health has pumped our money into its ‘injectable opiate treatment trials’ to prove that it ‘works’. Now it [...]

  • No More Smoking: A “Quit” Coach Is Just a Text Message Away

    Updated: 2012-02-02 18:28:34
    For anyone who resolves to stop smoking, help is as close as your cell phone. According to NIDA’s 2011 Monitoring the Future survey results, teen smoking rates are currently at their lowest since the survey began in 1975. However, many teens continue to take up the habit—19 percent of 12th-graders reported past-month cigarette use. By [...]

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