Hi new here don't really drink a lot once aweek so I was drinking lastnite and friday and on Tuesday woke up today and really feel like **** am getting random pains in my head feel anxious feel like...
So, I'm new here. Found it today browsing around. Basically, been struggling recently. Was looking at a full 6-months clean this coming Thursday. That changed last night and today is day-1.
I am feeling kind of lonely and sad. Went out last night with my kids and my husband's parents, aunts, uncles, etc to watch the football game. I had actually pondered having a beer (I know, I know)...
So AH home from the hospital 5 days now. Still sober and attending meetings. We took a hike yesterday to get out. My challenge now is I have trust issues and loads of hurt from the things he said to...
Before just sick and the shakes today breakfast called mom and online. Still feels too early but I'll take it
Well I am back to Day 1. I tried this in August and got through two weeks without a drink and then was at a party and had 1. Which obviously turned into more than one. Then my boyfriend, our...
"I had no problem admitting I was powerless over alcohol, and I certainly agreed that my life had become unmanageable. I had only to reflect on the contrast between the plans I made so many years ago...
Sometimes, the best entertainment takes you to an alternate world and helps you forget about your stresses for a while. Other TV shows and movies succeed because they are so true to life that you feel like the characters could be living next door. Each year, the Voice Awards honor films and television shows that [...]
Most of us will be familiar with many of the treatment options available to treat depression. Counselling and psychotherapy for instance, have long since been championed as effective. However, it’s probably fair to say that very few of us would have considered spending time in the garden shed as a way to combat depression. There read more »
This coming Saturday, September 29, is the fifth annual National Drug Take-Back Day, hosted by the federal Drug Enforcement Administration and held at thousands of local law enforcement offices and other sites across the country. The purpose of this important day? To … Continue reading →
By Joanna Arellano, NIDA Spring 2012 College Intern My experience at NIDA was an incredible one where I learned a great deal about addiction, the science behind it, and outreach to NIDA’s different audiences. For instance, I had no idea that addiction was a disease of the brain and that certain individuals’ genes may cause them [...]
New research by charity Cancer Research UK suggests that by 2030 the number of deaths from cancer could drop by 13%. The new figures have been released in support of Stand Up To Cancer, a fundraising partnership made between Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK. Experts predict that as people stop smoking and diagnostic and read more »
Maybe not on its own, but if researchers and the latest studies into the effects of a drug called (+)-naloxone (read: plus nah-locks-own) are correct, then there may be a way to treat pain and block the addiction often triggered by traditional opiate painkillers. 
(image via Wikipedia) Stop! Put down those delicious M&Ms! In a recent study conducted by the University of Michigan, researchers found that the popular candies produce a very similar reward reaction in the brain than that of a drug or … Continue reading →
A recent poll looking at public attitudes to marriage break-up found that most people in the UK have now had a ‘personal experience’ of divorce – usually from close family members going through the process. The poll was commissioned by mediation organisation ‘Resolution’ and involved over 2,000 people. Results have been released in support of read more »
DRUG REHAB – USA NASCAR reinstates A.J. Allmendinger after completing drug rehab – Sports Illustrated The first phase of his comeback complete, an optimistic AJ Allmendinger is ready to get on with his life. Allmendinger on Tuesday was reinstated by NASCAR, which said he successfully completed its rehabilitation program after testing positive for a banned [...]
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day, a day on which Alzheimer’s organisations all around the world concentrate their efforts on raising awareness about Alzheimer’s and dementia. Alzheimer’s disease is currently the most common form of dementia, which is a group of disorders effecting cognitive function. According to statistics, Alzheimer’s disease takes hold of a person approximately read more »
The beginning of the school year is a time of pride, excitement and anticipation. Sending a recently graduated teen to college for their freshman year brings about a flood of emotion for both the student and the family. College opens many doors including the enrichment of education, new friends, professional growth and new opportunities. College [...]Narcotics and prescription drugs account for about 75% of all deaths caused by unintentional poisonings in North Carolina. “Unintentional poisoning” may make you think about small children accidentally taking medicines they find at home, but they make up the smallest fraction of the total—less than 1%! It’s much more likely to happen to a teen [...]
In March 2013, a new law will come into play that will change the current definition of domestic violence to cover psychological as well as physical abuse and it will also now apply to victims under 18. This means that any form of psychological intimidation or controlling behaviour such as preventing a partner from leaving read more »
(image via BBC) Mephedrone is a newer legal synthetic stimulant that has suddenly began to replace ecstasy and cocaine as the most popular recreational party drug in countries like the UK — but it can cause lasting damage to the … Continue reading →
Abusing alcohol and drugs has been part of military culture historically: Service members do it for fun, to ease the stresses of war or to be part of the brotherhood.
By PAULINE JELINEK The Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Abusing alcohol and drugs has been part of military culture historically: Service members do it for fun, to ease the [...]
By Carol Krause, Chief of NIDA’s Public Information and Liaison Branch Hello, you last heard from me when Michael Jackson died, although I’m behind the scenes at NIDA almost every day. This time, I’d like to talk about the news that famous cyclist Lance Armstrong has given up his battle against charges that he used steroids [...]
Recovery can mean lots of things to lots of people. Read here about a new study that wants YOUR FEEDBACK about recovery. The survey takes between 12-20 minutes to complete, and is anonymous. 
(image via Business Week) Over the past two weeks, 23 people have died from alcohol poisoning in the Czech Republic. Police are currently investigating a network of connected illegal methanol-laced — and in turn, very poisonous — alcohol sold by … Continue reading →
According to recent research carried out by experts in the UK, working in a demanding job role but having little to no control over what it entails could lead to increased heart strain. The research in question involved analysing results from around 13 different European studies, which gave the researchers answers from almost 200,000 individuals read more »DRUG ADDICTION – USA Addiction and recovery is not the face you think it is: The Grip of Addiction – Cleveland.com If you look at the face of addiction, you’re really looking at the face of America. And what that face needs more than anything is help. One good way to make sure everyone gets [...]
Vivitrol is a medication that was first approved in 2006 to treat alcoholism. In 2010, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) added heroin and opioid prescription painkillers to the list of addictions the drug could help treat. Up until the FDA allowed the use of Vivitrol, methadone and buprenorphine (a.k.a., Suboxone) were the two best-known [...]
In this post, we’ll look at drunk driving accidents. Who’s doing the driving? How much are they drinking? When are the accidents most likely to occur? Take a look.
Because addiction is a disease, it can be treated with therapy and, in some cases, medication. People can enter recovery from addiction, just like people can enter recovery from other diseases, like cancer. Maybe when you think of someone who gets treatment for drug or alcohol abuse, you picture a middle-aged person who has struggled [...]
Baby boomers are aging and now entering their senior years. With the aging process, aches, pains and medical conditions begin to arise, and the need for prescription medications may be a necessary intervention for some adults over the age of 50 in order to maintain health and quality of life. However, a growing problem is [...]
Good news, and bad news. First, the good: signs of the first decline in marijuana use since ’08 by adolescents in grades 6th-12th are finally starting to show, as reported by the 2012 Annual Survey of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug … Continue reading →
By Eric Wargo, Science Writer, NIDA Office of Science Policy and Communications I’ve always been a huge Star Trek fan. When I was a teenager, my hero was Mister Spock—cool, analytical, even-tempered, and smarter than everyone around him. Being raised in his ancient society of the planet Vulcan made him a force to be reckoned [...]
According to Reuters, more than half of U.S. drivers killed in car accidents had substances in their system at the time of the crash. Approximately 20% of those drivers had been using two or more drugs. The most common drug? Alcohol. … Continue reading →HEROIN / PRESCRIPTION DRUGS – CANADA Toronto naloxone program reduces drug overdoses among addicts – Toronto Star A unique program that puts the power to stop a potentially fatal overdose into the hands of addicts has revived at least 40 people since it was introduced a year ago, Toronto public health officials say. Other Ontario [...]
As the famous anti-drug ad goes, “No one says I want to be a drug addict when I grow up.” Almost everyone starts out using drugs and alcohol “recreationally,” meaning with friends and at parties out of curiosity about how it will make them feel. If they like the initial effects, then they will continue [...]
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On HBO’s already classic drama The Wire, Michael K. Williams played Omar, an iconic, gay, shotgun-toting stick up man. During the filming of The Wire, which concluding in 2008, Williams’ life somewhat mirrored a character from the show, although not Omar. William’s day-to-day existence away from the set was more like that of the lovable [...]
What is Cocaine What is Cocaine and where does Cocaine come from It’s a popular drug . Addiction is associated with having good times with your friends , having money and power . They write songs about it . They glamorize . it But it’s a lie What is Cocaine Let’s take a closer look at and see if it’s as desirable after the facts are presented . Knowing the facts about cocaine , the truth , might save someone’s life , maybe your . own Other Information Derived from the coca plant Other names for cocaine include , but are not limited to coke , snow , lady , flake , gold dust , freebase and . crack Cocaine is derived from the leaves of the coca plant , found in South America . The leaves are mashed , much like grapes are for making wine , then are treated with sulfuric acid . During this
(photo credit: Yahoo!) Actor Bradley Cooper, handsome and charming star of popular movies like The Hangover, Limitless, Wedding Crashers and The A-Team, is now coming clean about his battle with addiction. 37-year-old Bradley has been sober for nine years… but … Continue reading →
Drug known as plus-naloxone ‘reduces the reward level down to the equivalent of food, sex, and hugs.’ Could be used to treat addicts or patients who need pain relief, but are worried about becoming addicted.
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The new drug could be used to treat addicts, or to allow patients who need pain relief to use [...]
By JIM SALTER
distributed by The Associated Press
While heroin, methamphetamine and even synthetic drugs tend to get much of the attention, the nation’s drug czar says prescription drug abuse is far and away the most lethal drug problem in America.
Monitoring programs adopted in 49 states are helping to address the problem of prescription drug abuse, White [...]
Sound too good to be true? Well, it is, and it may not be too good for you, either. AeroShot is a dry caffeine “shot.” Each AeroShot has a powder blend of candy-flavored caffeine and B vitamins that you suck into your mouth and then swallow. Each canister has as much caffeine as a cup [...]
Amphetamine Abuse Symptoms What Are Amphetamine Abuse Symptoms Signs and symptoms Sometimes the most obvious Amphetamine Abuse symptoms are simply observing that something is wrong or different . Understand that the one addicted is most often the last one to know there is a problem , or be willing admit that there may be a problem . Addicts will say they can handle it , or they can quit anytime . The trouble is the Prescription has them by the throat like a hound dog shaking a raccoon . When someone is addicted to drugs , there are few general warning signs that point to the : problem Does the person feel like they need to have the Prescription regularly , every day or more than every day Do they make sure they have a steady supply of their Prescription on hand Maybe they want to stop ,
Regardless of your political stance, drugs have created a nationwide issue that affects everyone. Are Romney and Obama avoiding ‘the drug talk’ during this, the climb of the campaign? This morning, The Huffington Post posted an article that points the finger at both … Continue reading →