The abuse of prescription drugs is currently an epidemic because doctors are treating pain differently now than in past years. Drug abuse was recently referred to as an "epidemic" in a newspaper article by a Nebraska State Patrol investigator. "Clinically, it's a very common problem," added Aly Hassan, M.D., assistant professor of psychiatry in the [...]
Addiction epidemic: Prescription painkillers emerging as leading threat among drugs
June 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Editor's note: Powerful, addictive painkillers are becoming the drug of choice for New Hampshire teens at a rate higher than almost all the rest of the country. Today The Telegraph begins a six-day examination of the issue which concludes with a live public forum Thursday. NASHUA – Nashua Police Lt. David Bailey spent three years [...]
Deadly Duo: Mixing Alcohol and Prescription Drugs Can Result in Addiction or Accidental Death
February 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
The mystery of Whitney Houston's death will not be solved for several weeks, as the Los Angeles County Coroner's Office awaits a full toxicology report. But many experts speculate that the singer's tragic demise involved a deadly cocktail of alcohol and prescription drugs, including Xanax. [More] alcohol and addiction news
Sarah Harding reveals prescription drug addiction
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Sarah Harding reveals prescription drug addiction
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Q&A: Can a drug test be labeled as a fail because of a doctors prescription? (?)?
November 19, 2011 By 5 Comments
I was supposed to graduate Serenity Lane (Bend,OR) drug and alcohol treatment for a DUI. when I went in to get my certificate of completion as planned my counselor said that I have to continue until they get another drug test from me sometime in November. Their reason was that they need 2 clean drug [...]
For seniors, addiction often begins with prescription drugs
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PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE
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Desert Oasis Recovery, an Albuquerque, New Mexico Based Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center Announces a New Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Program
March 18, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Desert Oasis Recovery, an Albuquerque, New Mexico Based Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center Announces a New Prescription Drug Addiction Treatment Program. Prescription drug addiction is complicated and the least understood of all addictions, but can be just as destructive as any other type of addiction to a person and their loved ones. Read the [...]
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