Three Persistent Myths About Heroin Use and Overdose Deaths
Three persistent myths about heroin use and overdose deaths
The myth regarding a large, hidden group of highly functional users has no evidence at all to support it; the evidence from treatment, from fatalities, and from epidemiological studies is clear. The typical picture of an active heroin … Unlike …… Continue reading
Just Say No to Racial Drug Policies
Just Say No to Racial Drug Policies
These are the tragic stories that tend to reignite the debate on drug policy, but according to the Centers for Disease Control, there are over 100 such drug overdose deaths per day. Why are drug overdose rates consistently … This is especially …… Continue reading
70 MILLION Americans Are on Mind-Altering Drugs, Shock Statistic Shows
70 MILLION Americans are on mind-altering drugs, shock statistic shows
The death of movie star of Philip Seymour Hoffman from an apparent heroin overdose again promoted the spectre of illicit substances in the country's psyche. Overdose: Philip Seymour Hoffman was found dead in his New York apartment in a …… Continue reading
Heroin Dealer's Mom: 40-Year Sentence 'unfathomable'
Heroin dealer's mom: 40-year sentence 'unfathomable'
Family reacts to heroin sentencing: Montrose residents Virginia DeMicheli and Ceresa Gonzalez, mother and sister of heroin dealer Stefano DeMicheli, react to news that the 26-year-old was sentenced to 40 years in prison after he failed a drug treatment …
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Lawsuit Keeps Veteran Housing Project Alive
Lawsuit keeps veteran housing project alive
Wilson, who served in the Navy from 1966 to 1972, suffered a heart attack in 2005 and has been off cocaine 20 years, but said he still struggles with alcohol. He has been prescribed 20 different medications for pain and depression. He said he… Continue reading
Data Does Feed the Beast – EP 001 Coke and Crowbars
Data Does Feed the Beast – EP 001 Coke and Crowbars — In this episode I make my first venture into FTB and take the first steps in the Railcraft mod. Follow Me on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/data6000 Music: …
Philip Seymour Hoffman's OD highlights resurgence of heroin, now cheaper and …… Continue reading
Cocaine Addiction Drug Rehab Help
Cocaine Addiction Drug Rehab Help — Once it gets a hold on you, it grows on you. Cocaine addiction can be quite lethal. Until your appetite for cocaine has a life of its own, when everyone but …
How heroin kills you
Drug overdose deaths in the United States have… Continue reading
Welcome to the Jungle: Pot Tourism
Welcome to the Jungle: Pot Tourism
About 14 percent of the US population experiences suicidal ideations at some point in their lives and 5 percent actually attempt it. What are the statistics in a heroin addict? Some studies indicate that drug users are six times as likely to attempt …… Continue reading
CBT Use With Substance Abuse (Cocaine): Overcoming Resistance Case Presentation
CBT use with Substance Abuse (cocaine): Overcoming Resistance Case Presentation — This video roleplay is part of a training on CBT use with substance users available at www.bestpracticetrainers.org. CEUs are available for NASW members or r…
In SW Pa, concern about gains in scrip drug abuse
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Overdose Deaths From Prescription Drug Abuse Skyrocketing in Southwestern …
Overdose deaths from prescription drug abuse skyrocketing in southwestern …
“I think we're in a culture in which everything gets fixed — there is no level of uncomfortableness that we think we should have to endure,” said Elaine Stano, treatment specialist with the Fayette County Drug and Alcohol Commission, referring… Continue reading