Teen Organization Targets Alcohol Abuse, Bullying
Teen organization targets alcohol abuse, bullying
Filed under: teen drug abuse
"We like to help prevent drug and alcohol abuse as well as cyber bullying," said LaNaya Gutierrez president of Teens in Prevention, referring to a group of local teens committed to community service. The Sidney group puts on… Continue reading
CNN Gupta Defends Medical Marijuana but Drug Abuse Debate Continues
CNN Gupta defends medical marijuana but drug abuse debate continues
Filed under: drug abuse articles
Although CNN chief medical correspondent and physician Sanjay Gupta has changed his strong opposition of medical marijuana, drug abuse experts feel that the debate needs to continue, reported USA Today on August 11. The ongoing… Continue reading
Is Addiction a Disease or the Is the Disease Aspect Just an Excuse?
Question by Big Matt: Is addiction a disease or the is the disease aspect just an excuse?
Let me start by saying that I was heavily addicted to Vicodin for 5 years when finally I made willful decision to give it up. I had no counseling nor did I… Continue reading
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center Receives One of Two Federal Grants
King County Sexual Assault Resource Center receives one of two federal grants
Filed under: drug abuse prevention
The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center (KSARC) in Renton is one of two organizations receiving federal grants from the U.S. Department of Justice aimed at intervening in the lives of those struggling… Continue reading
Raleigh Hills Man Gets 6 Months Jail After Child Porn Turns Up in Laundry Room
Raleigh Hills man gets 6 months jail after child porn turns up in laundry room
Filed under: addiction help for families
Disclosing his own experience with abuse was not easy, Keim said, but a necessary step. "I'm embarrassed as all hell to stand here in front of you, my family,… Continue reading
Heidi Fleiss: Madam Marijuana?
Heidi Fleiss: Madam Marijuana?
Filed under: addiction help nevada
Marijuana has been decriminalized in Nevada with a first offense of possession of one ounce is a misdemeanor punishable by a $ 600 fine instead of any jail time. You are still subject to arrest and penalties may include drug addiction… Continue reading