Synthetic Drug–use in Europe at All-Time High: Agency
Synthetic drug–use in Europe at all-time high: agency
Filed under: drug addiction
While cocaine and cannabis remain the most popular illicit drugs, new synthetic substances are being detected at a rate of about one a week — a fast-rising trend, according to the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs… Continue reading
Maia Campbell Talks Drug Addiction
Maia Campbell talks drug addiction
Filed under: drug addiction stories
Life coach Iyanla Vanzant tries to help former child actress Maia Campbell accept responsibility for her past and face the future. In the '90s, Maia's acting career was on the rise with starring roles in “South Central” and LL Cool… Continue reading
Is There Big Value in Addiction Fighting Pharmas?
Is There Big Value In Addiction Fighting Pharmas?
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There are other drugs that have been used for other purposes that are now used in treatments for addictions from dependencies such as smoking cessation and alcohol addiction. There are drugs that exist in prescription form… Continue reading
TV, Radio Program to Combat Addiction
TV, radio program to combat addiction
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LANCASTER — A local pastor said he hopes a new television and radio program he created — “Road to Recovery” — will be beneficial in informing viewers of where they can find help if they or a loved… Continue reading
Opiates Passing Alcohol as Top Addiction in Monroe
Opiates passing alcohol as top addiction in Monroe
Filed under: drug addiction treatment
Heroin and prescription drug abuse are surpassing alcoholism as the top addiction problem in Monroe County, treatment program officials report. "Opiates" — including illicit drugs and prescription pain-killers — accounted for nearly 41 percent of …
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As Risk Grew, Hospitals Turned a Blind Eye
As risk grew, hospitals turned a blind eye
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In Kwiatkowski's case, the substitute syringes were contaminated with traces of the virus he acquired during his state-to-state travels and years of drug abuse. Kwiatkowski declined to be interviewed for this story. His case has become a… Continue reading