The Increasing Use of Marijuana at Universities Canada Wide
With the school year back in full swing there are those are worried about those students who have left high school and are off to their first semester of university or college. One of the main concerns is the party lifestyle that many young university students adopt. Some begin partying the moment they arrive and […]
New Drug Trend Detection System
The University of Maryland’s Center for Substance Abuse research will be given a $3 million donation from The National Institute On Drug Abuse to develop a new National Drug Early Warning System in an effort to monitor trends in substance abuse and identify certain areas in the country that may be or become vulnerable to […]
Crank Up The Tunes! It Could Help In Recovery
There are a very large number of rehab centers and programs across North America, and they work for a large number of addicts who need professional help, but some believe that they are all doing the same things. Rather, they are offering the same things like 12-Step programs, AA/NA meetings, Yoga and meditation sessions. Now, […]
Addiction and The Dilemma of Today’s Family Medicine Cabinet
This particular story takes place in New Jersey, but don’t be fooled as there are thousands of communities across North America that are dealing with the issue of people doing damage to themselves due to the misuse or theft of prescription painkillers. When used correctly these medications can have a profound effect on someone who […]
The Pharmaceutical Mess in North America. Is it All About Profits? Or is There Someone Else to Blame?
The drug problem in North America is at it’s breaking point. Illegal drugs like heroin are devastating communities, towns and cities across the US and Canada. This article, however, is not about dangerous street drugs. It’s about the rampant over-prescribing practices in North America and not just for the drugs you may be thinking of […]
Some Symptoms and Problems an Alcoholic May Encounter During Their Lives
Alcohol’s destructive influence affects millions across North America and around the world. It is as serious as any other drug addiction, but sometimes is overlooked because of the fact that it is legal to most people. It can destroy families, cause serious health problems and can have a huge impact on the finances and other […]
The Patch for Patch Program in Ontario May Help Curb the Misuse of Fentanyl
With OxyContin now much harder to obtain, addicts and dealers alike are turning their attention to Fentanyl patches. Fentanyl is used, most commonly, to treat pain in cancer patients, but as it is 100 times stronger than Morphine, it should come as no surprise that it is now being used by addicts on the street […]
The Access Issue: California’s Addicted Doctors
Doctors are a vital part in dealing with addiction. They have the expertise and knowledge to deal with a variety of addiction issues and they help thousands of addicts as part of the overall treatment process. It may come as a shock, however, to learn that in California there have been 46 doctors who have […]
What does your sewage say about your town’s drug habits
Understanding the amount that a certain population is using when it comes to drugs is an important statistic. It helps highlight trends, usage patterns and sheer amounts used, but how are researchers, law enforcement, governments and special interest groups going to identify just how much a community, city or state is using when it comes […]