alcoholism and drug abuse

A Drug Addict’s Story Overcoming Substance Abuse – “Storyteller”

  A Drug Addict’s Story Overcoming Substance Abuse – “Storyteller” – Testimonial by “a drug addict” and how she overcame her substance abuse challenges. From a CD by the people at “withoutreservations” on the internet, helping…   Rewind radio: Radio 1's Stories: Crossroads – The Girls; The Essay: Autumn … Filed under: drug addiction stories (There are no official statistics specific to the children of offenders.) The Prison Reform Trust informs us that 70% of women in prison have a drug problem, 65% suffer from depression and nearly half have tried to kill themselves at some point in … Read more on The Guardian    Read more... ...

Addicted to Painkillers – Evan Discusses His Drug Addiction and Recovery at Palm Partners

...  His Drug Addiction and Recovery at Palm Partners – Addicted to painkillers or other prescription drugs? This video about painkiller addiction features Evan’s drug addiction and recovery at Palm Partners Recov…   Saint John man aims to guard new generation of children from abuse Filed under: drug abuse warning network Hayes runs the Joshua Group — a volunteer organization that works with “at risk” children, many of whom come from fatherless homes or grow up exposed to alcoholism and drug abuse. In a neighbourhood where there are houses “with bullet holes through … Read more on Globalnews.ca    Read ...

Recovery Dorms Help Students Fight Drugs and Alcohol

...  Dorms Help Students Fight Drugs and Alcohol – Some universities are offering separate housing and help to students recovering from alcoholism and drug abuse. Rutgers University in New Jersey became the f…   Former Right Door board members form new nonprofit Filed under: drug abuse help A new nonprofit, run by former board members of the Right Door, is offering assessments and scholarships to Roaring Fork Valley residents in need of substance abuse treatment. Called A Way Out, the new organization is carrying on a little-known program … Read more on Aspen Daily News    Read ...

Signs of Drug Abuse in Teenagers – British Sign Language

  Signs of Drug Abuse In Teenagers – British Sign Language –   Lindner Center grows services to meet needs for mental health services Filed under: signs of drug addiction “We regard that as a huge unmet community need because where do you go if you've got a teenager with an addiction? With depression?” he said. “Teenage years are usually when first signs of most major mental illnesses start to show.” Hospital officials … Read more on Hamilton Journal News (subscription)  Vermont Gov. Signs Bill Marijuana Decriminalization Bill into Law    Read more... ...

Teens and Drugs

  Teens and Drugs – Statistics estimate 22.5 million Americans over age 12 use illegal drugs. The rates climb higher for teenagers. One in ten tens, ages 12 to 17 use drugs, and…   Reader's View: Teens' mental, social and emotional health Filed under: drug abuse help for teens This week-long observance was an opportunity to raise awareness about substance abuse and mental health issues, to promote prevention efforts and to educate our local communities about the factors that influence substance use. Prevention Week … Read more on The Saratogian    Read more... ...

What Makes Us Different the Right Step Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Different

  What Makes Us Different the Right Step Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center Different – Quality Care Since 1990 For more than a decade, we have existed for one purpose: to help people with substance abuse and chemical dependency issues achieve s…   The American Psychological Association's New ADHD Rules Are Flirting With … Filed under: drug abuse treatment association People who actually do have ADHD have not registered higher levels of substance abuse as a result of the drug. People who use the drug instrumentally however, have. They are drugs that make problems go away. Need to cram for a test? Take a drug. Read more on PolicyMic    Read more... ...