Fight against prescription drug abuse leads to rise in heroin use

Fight against prescription drug abuse leads to rise in heroin use
said the connection between prescription drugs and heroin “was not on the radar screen” during most of Obama’s first term and that he “didn’t do everything I should have” to raise awareness of the growing heroin problem. Now …… Continue reading

What kind of drug detox is used on Vh1 celebrity rehab with Dr. Drew?

Question by Puddys W: What kind of drug detox is used on Vh1 celebrity rehab with Dr. Drew?
patients keep mentioning going through a detox, how can i detox?

Best answer:

Answer by Muffett :
Detox is a process in which you completely give up your drug of choice. Your… Continue reading

Dear Bill Keller, Please Start Taking Drug Addiction Treatment Seriously

Dear Bill Keller, Please Start Taking Drug Addiction Treatment Seriously
I submit that Keller and his fellow critics would never confidently make such data-free assertions about cardiology, oncology or indeed any other area of the health care system. But drug treatment, like drug addiction, is a target of great stigma… Continue reading

How do you get over drug addiction?

Question by Rinoa Leonheart: How do you get over drug addiction?
I’ve fallen in love…
truly, madly, deeply…..

I don’t even know if he’s good for me, but he fills my days with smiles and makes me . . happy. I’m in dreamland, I listen to romantic stuff and think… Continue reading

Fight against prescription drug abuse leads to rise in heroin use

Fight against prescription drug abuse leads to rise in heroin use
said the connection between prescription drugs and heroin “was not on the radar screen” during most of Obama’s first term and that he “didn’t do everything I should have” to raise awareness of the growing heroin problem. Now …… Continue reading

Rethinking Rehab During a New Era of Opiate Addiction

Rethinking Rehab During a New Era of Opiate Addiction
Orange County is a mecca for addiction recovery, with more than 200 rehab programs and 1,600 weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. Treatment can cost as much as $ 31,000 for 30 days at The Landing in Newport Beach, which overlooks the Pacific… Continue reading