BOB JOPE: SMART Way to Recover From Addiction
BOB JOPE: SMART way to recover from addiction
SMART enables people in recovery from various forms of addiction — alcohol, drugs or gambling — to support each other in their journey. "No matter what your addiction, it can help you change," he says, himself a testament to that change. SMART… Continue reading
How Tiny Charity Uncovered Britain's Most Extreme Case of Domestic Slavery
How tiny charity uncovered Britain's most extreme case of domestic slavery
Although the story she heard – of three women held captive in a south London house for 30 years – seemed on a scale that was hard to believe, she recognised the telltale signs of fear and coercion. The… Continue reading
Krokodil, Flesh Eating Heroin Substitute, Not in Hamilton
Krokodil, flesh eating heroin substitute, not in Hamilton
It's difficult to concretely identify a Krokodil user because complications and infections that arise from long-term heroin use look very similar. Krokodil can … “It's a supply and demand type deal — and those drugs are not high in demand,” he said… Continue reading
Painkillers Growing Drug of Choice
Painkillers growing drug of choice
Thousands of New Zealanders are receiving methadone treatment to wean them off heavier drugs, with many patients addicted to painkillers rather than illicit drugs such as heroin. Since 2007 the number of patients treated at methadone clinics has …
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Red, Blue and High All Over: Mapping America's Drug and Alcohol Habits Along …
Red, blue and high all over: Mapping America's drug and alcohol habits along …
In 2008, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services – put out a map showing how many people 12 years or older said… Continue reading
Eye to Eye With Katie Couric: Rx Drug Abuse (CBS News)
Eye To Eye With Katie Couric: Rx Drug Abuse (CBS News) — Only On The Web”: In the war on drugs the abuse of prescription medication among teens is up. Steve Pasierb of Partnership for a Drug-Free America has more o…
This drug could make a huge dent in heroin… Continue reading