Excessive Alcohol and Deaths in Adults
Approximately 88,000 deaths per year were linked to excessive alcohol consumption from 2006 to 2010. A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention finds that alcohol is …
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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 …
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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.
DetailsMental 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 …
DetailsNIDA 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 …
DetailsNew 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 …
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Gulf Breeze Recovery Testimonial-Allison
Laugh, have fun and genuinely enjoy other people again! Allison has a great and remarkable story and having some sober time since leaving the facility she really tells her story …
DetailsDispose 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 …
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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 …
DetailsLiving In The Now Produces Better Results For Treatment
A common trait for people who are addicted to alcohol and other drugs is that they’re seeking instant gratification or relief from something. Clinically, it is also referred to as …
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