Legislation to Curb Prescription Drug Abuse
States all over the country have been concentrating on curbing the growing prescription drug abuse problem and now it looks like they will get help on a national level. The …
More Hospitals to Screen for Substance Abuse
One of the many ways that alcohol and drug problems can be detected and dealt with earlier on is through contact with primary care providers through doctors offices and hospitals. …
Half a Million U.S. Vets Addicted to Opiates
reportedly about a half a million veterans in the country who have become addicted to drugs. Additionally, 22 veterans commit suicide every day. These horrifying statistics are something that the Human Rights Watch wants to handle. They are aware that many of these veterans are suffering from drug addiction.
Police Saving Lives With Overdose Prevention Kits
Heroin overdose death rates across the nation are growing. In addition to making addiction treatment and prevention a priority, many states are taking steps to equip first-responders with the tools …
Older Americans and Addiction Problems
Statistics show that Older and Elderly Americans within the geriatric population are experiencing increased alcohol and drug addiction. Often grief and bereavement play a large role in increased substance abuse.
Mental Health Awareness Month a Different Perspective
May 2014 has been designated National Mental Health Awareness Month by the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The President also issued a proclamation at the beginning …
NIDA Director Warns of Marijuana Legalization Impact
Marijuana is a pretty hot topic these days in the political-drugs arena, second only to heroin, it seems. Legalization appears to be looming potentially in multiple states, though there have …
New Law Aimed at Helping Pregnant Women with Addictions
One of the most heartbreaking situations regarding substance abuse for some people can be when a baby is born addicted to drugs due to the mother’s dependency. Not only are …
Dispose of Unused Prescription Drugs Safely
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is set to head up another nationwide coordinated effort to get unused prescription drugs off the street and out of medicine cabinets on April …
NBC Shines Spotlight on Heroin Addiction and Treatment
As part of a series featured on NBC called Hooked: America’s Heroin Epidemic, we are given an in depth look into the lives of people dealing with heroin addiction. One …