For Teen Drinkers, the Party's Almost Over
For teen drinkers, the party's almost over
The problem isn't limited to Lake Oswego. Officials developed the draft rules in response to a request from the Oregon Health Authority in Clackamas County, county drug abuse prevention group and county police chiefs association. Sandy has already … Read more on Portland Tribune… Continue reading
Using Drugs to Belong, Drinking to Manage Depression: Chiara De Blasio Tells Her Story of Substance Abuse
Using Drugs to Belong, Drinking to Manage Depression: Chiara de Blasio Tells Her Story of Substance Abuse
“It didn’t start out as a huge thing for me, but then it … or drinking, or if you’re just suffering from both of those at the same time and you think that… Continue reading
Is Decriminalization the Best Approach to Vermont’s, and Nation’s, Drug Abuse Problem?
Is Decriminalization the Best Approach to Vermont’s, and Nation’s, Drug Abuse Problem?
Last week, Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin made history as the first governor to devote his entire State of the State address to drug abuse and addiction. This is a great milestone itself, but his proposed increases in funding… Continue reading
Using Drugs to Belong, Drinking to Manage Depression: Chiara De Blasio Tells Her Story of Substance Abuse
Using Drugs to Belong, Drinking to Manage Depression: Chiara de Blasio Tells Her Story of Substance Abuse
approximately 3.1 million Americans need treatment for a substance-abuse problem. Chiara sounds like so many young people who struggle with belonging, or who hide feelings of depression or anxiety. Chiara has used pot… Continue reading
Is Alcoholics Anonymous More Effective Than Cognitve Behavioral Therapy?
Question by abnjim5: Is Alcoholics Anonymous more effective than Cognitve Behavioral Therapy?
Much debate exists about which model is more effective in treating the problem of drug addiction. Some say AA is the only treatment that “works” while others choose the more human friendly non-religious CBT. AA uses rigid spiritual… Continue reading
Colorado Meth Project Launches Rise Above Colorado to Prevent Drug Abuse Among Colorado Teens
Colorado Meth Project Launches Rise Above Colorado to Prevent Drug Abuse Among Colorado Teens
The Colorado Meth Project announced today the launch of Rise Above Colorado, a new, statewide drug-prevention organization that aims to empower teens to live a life free of drug abuse. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search… Continue reading