A 'blockade' for Opiates: Vivitrol Offers Hope for Treatment
A 'blockade' for opiates: Vivitrol offers hope for treatment
As prescription drug abuse and heroin addiction become more high-profile problems in Wisconsin communities, addiction experts say Vivitrol could offer a more effective option for treating opiate dependence. That's what the pilot program at Journey … Read more on Wisconsin State… Continue reading
Actor's Death Serves as Warning, as S.C. Warns of Opiate Abuse
Actor's death serves as warning, as S.C. warns of opiate abuse
COLUMBIA – The suspected overdose death of actor Philip Seymour Hoffman serves as a tragic reminder, said a top drug-treatment official in South Carolina. drug abuse – Yahoo News Search Results
Actor’s death shines a light on addiction
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Philip Seymour Hoffman Defies Heroin Addict Stereotypes
Philip Seymour Hoffman Defies Heroin Addict Stereotypes
Even though heroin has been revealed as Hoffman's drug of choice, for an addict, any substance can trigger the brain's memories and cravings. As described in Addiction Treatment Magazine, the term “substitute addiction” applies to Philip Seymour … Read more on Guardian Liberty Voice… Continue reading
Advocates on Each Side of Pot Debate Pressure Obama to Take Stand
Advocates on each side of pot debate pressure Obama to take stand
WASHINGTON — With more than half of all federal prisoners serving time on drug charges, the Obama administration says it's time to free more low-level drug offenders. “This is where you can help,” Deputy Attorney General James Cole… Continue reading
Laredo Drug Rehab Announces New Video on Updated Substance Abuse …
Laredo Drug Rehab Announces New Video on Updated Substance Abuse …
A Laredo drug rehab center is launching a new video that details updated services offered through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. This video goes into descriptive terms and offers information on where and how to get help for drug dependency… Continue reading
Stars Young and Old Reflect on Hoffman's Death
Stars young and old reflect on Hoffman's death
Addiction kills, I hope all who need it have access to abstinence based recovery." — Russell Brand on Twitter. — "A tragedy to lose as supremely talented an actor as Philip Seymour Hoffman. An unspeakable loss for film, theatre & all who… Continue reading