How Can I Stop My Painkiller Addiction?

Question by courtney: How can I stop my painkiller addiction?
Ive been addicted to prescription and over the counter pain killers since I was in 5th grade. This addiction is hurting my friends, my family, and me, and I know it’s horrible for my health. But I can’t stop! I’ve… Continue reading

Several Appear in County Court

Several appear in County Court
She hopes for Willard. Her mother fell ill and passed away, and she admits she let herself slip. She failed drug court, but wants to get better.” “The people recommend she go to prison for one to three years, Judge,” said McBride. “She was on… Continue reading

What Part of the Brain Gets Addicted to Drugs?

Question by Rach™: What part of the brain gets addicted to drugs?
Im talking about meth, cocaine drugs! Like what part what’s it called?
its for a 5 paragraph essay.

Best answer:

Answer by ?Thank you God for everything?
The same part as being addicted to love! no really, look… Continue reading

Mexico’s Capture of ‘El Chapo’: How Likely Is Extradition to US?

Mexico’s capture of ‘El Chapo’: How likely is extradition to US?
RECOMMENDED: How much do you know about Mexico? Take our quiz. Guzmán, the leader of the Sinaloa cartel, a leading criminal organization responsible for funneling billions of dollars of drugs each year to the US, as well as to… Continue reading

Looking at Medical Marijuana From Opposite Sides of the Fence

Looking at medical marijuana from opposite sides of the fence
And he's now the country's most indefatigable and vociferous legalization opponent, director of the Drug Policy Institute at the University of Florida, co-founder (with Patrick Kennedy) of Project SAM (Smart Approaches to Marijuana) and author of …
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Be Well: Addiction – Introduction and Dual Diagnosis (1 of 6)

Be Well: Addiction – Introduction and Dual Diagnosis (1 of 6) — 30-year-old Brandy chronicles her experience living with drug and alcohol addiction after suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder and learn why dual di…


Gainesville drug testing policy draws scrutiny
But substance abuse specialists have concerns about how effective the… Continue reading