Drug addiction an illness, not an identity
Drug addiction an illness, not an identity Experts say drug addiction stigma is the biggest…
Drug addiction and illicit trafficking
It was a Sunday morning when a drug dealer in my neighborhood found the shutter…
SANCA challenges community to “Kick your Habit” as part of drug awareness campaign
The South African National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse (SANCA) is calling on communities…
SANCA challenges community to ‘Kick your Habit’ as part of drug awareness campaign
THE South African National Council on Alcohol and Drug Addiction (SANCA) calls on communities across…
Addict opens during Drug Awareness Week
The announcer spoke to one of House of Mercy’s patients, *Kay, who shared that he…
How pancreatic cancer cells dodge drug treatments – sciencedaily
Cancer cells can become resistant to adaptation treatments, making them notoriously difficult to defeat and…
New database aims to locate drug addiction in Pueblo
PUEBLO – A new interactive dashboard is available on the Pueblo County Health Department website…
Opinion: Harm reduction and addiction recovery must go hand in hand
“I wouldn’t be alive without harm reduction and I wouldn’t have the life I have…
Rivesville Student Art Takes Top National Drug Awareness Competition | Saturday news
RIVESVILLE – A grade eight student at Rivesville Elementary-Middle School ended her school year by…
SC nonprofits fight to end drug addiction after fatal overdoses rise during pandemic
GREENVILLE, SC (WSPA) – Fatal drug overdoses in South Carolina claimed the lives of more…
Hosted drug awareness to ensure prevention of future addictions
This was the message of an awareness campaign organized by the Nhlosenhle Drug and Substance…
drug awareness walk sheds light on drug addiction stigma | New
Nearly 200 people gathered last Sunday to walk in memory of those lost to drug…
“People are buying boxes and boxes of codeine drugs”
Yvonne Moroney sits in a chair, holding a pillow tightly close to her stomach, and…
Groups to Host Online Drug Awareness Summit – Manila Newsletter
Several cause-based groups will be holding an online drug awareness summit from Tuesday April 27…
“Say yes to drug addiction, one drug den at a time”
“Saying yes to addiction, one drug at a time” is a smart headline for a…
Michael Leach: Drug addiction is an urban and rural American problem
Michael leach Drug seizures appear to be more common in rural America today than before,…
Using Artificial Intelligence to Discover New Drug Treatments: The Next Science
In the fields of medicine and pharmacology, drugs have historically been discovered either by identifying…
NCSA and CDB team up for drug awareness campaign
The Caribbean Development Bank (CBD) has signaled its commitment to continue its work with the…
When pot use starts in teens, drug addiction is more likely: study | Health info
By Robert Preidt, health day reporter(Health Day)TUESDAY, March 30, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Teens who…
Harbor workshop teaches students about harm reduction and drug awareness | New
The Harbor student housing complex at Orange Coast College hosted a workshop titled ‘Drugs Education…
Francis Agbo and the War on Drug Addiction
BY ANDREW AGBESES By the early 1980s, the boom in the global illegal trade in…
Compare drug treatments and ADHD side effects
SOURCES:FDA: “FDA orders manufacturers of ADHD drugs to notify patients of cardiovascular adverse events and…
Will prisons allow inmates to access medically assisted treatment for drug addiction?
This story was published in partnership with Focus on New York. In September 2020, Paul…
Local mother who lost her son to drug addiction worries about state Supreme Court ruling
Local mother who lost her son to drug addiction worries about state Supreme Court ruling…
Lumbee Tribe uses MAT to fight drug addiction
PEMBROKE – Kevin Sampson would have died without the drug treatment program implemented by the…
Addiction help in the streets of Augusta
Jasmine Daniels poses outside the Augusta police station on Thursday. The Certified Behavioral Health Clinician…
The war on drugs doesn’t work
Carr mcclain | Guest columnist”Mentally crippling,” “drives you crazy. Women describe the power of methamphetamineTwo…
Reality Tour Forgoes Close Look At Addiction
December 31, 2021 While there does not appear to be an end in sight for…
Drug addiction: a growing threat
The consumption of substances which have harmful consequences for the user, and then over-dependence on…
Georgia DDS Receives Grant for Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program
Exit: GA Department of Driver Services (DDS) receives new grant DECEMBER 10, 2020 Georgia Department…
Jail can make drug addiction worse. Decriminalizing hard drugs in Oregon can break the cycle.
At the age of 24, I was arrested for the fourth time in 11 months,…
If the Affordable Care Act falls, those struggling with addiction will be particularly hard hit, experts say
Canceling the Medicaid expansion is one of the clearest ways the loss of the ACA…
Safe in Northern Michigan Drug Awareness Trailer Goes Virtual
Drug awareness programs say it’s important for parents to know where children might be hiding…
Blame it on our drug awareness campaigns
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525 Foundation, Becky Savage honored again for her drug awareness work
Becky Savage is not continuing her work with the 525 Recognition Foundation. But the work…
Charity Brings Drug Treatment to Doors of Locked Out Addicts | Scotland
Recovering heroin addicts in Edinburgh who need self-isolation are now receiving home deliveries of methadone,…
Addiction Treatment Market to Hit $31.17 Billion
New York, 20 Feb. 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The global addiction treatment market is expected…
Haverford Alliance for Drug Awareness unveils memorial – Delco Times
HAVERFORD – Families affected by opioid addiction will now have a visible memorial to their…
Vancouver Drug Awareness Field Visit Opens Eyes of NWT Youth and Raises Concerns About ‘Poverty Tourism’
Five students from Whatì, Northwest Territories, visited Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside in November as part of…
California needs to treat addiction as a disease, not a lifestyle choice.
In summary Dr. Gilmore Chung, Venice Family Clinic: With the increased risk posed by the…
WATCH: Moira’s “You Are My Sunshine” cover used in US drug awareness video
A scene from the video “Sunshine”, which features the cover of “You Are My Sunshine”…
Drug addiction in Russia: Draconian laws instead of help | European | News and current affairs from across the continent | DW
Biting cold hits people exiting the Moscow metro tonight. It is a 45-minute drive from…
New Milford alcohol and drug awareness memorial stems from tragedy
NEW MILFORD – Candles will float in Hardcastle Pond on October 27 to draw attention…
‘Sesame Street’ puppet’s mother is a drug addict, introducing children to the opioid crisis
Comment this storyCommentPopular children’s show ‘Sesame Street’ has revealed a character’s mother battling addiction, telling…
Google has a new tool aimed at addiction recovery
Only 10% of people struggling with addiction receive treatment, according to the Center for Addiction.…
Non-profit Oconomowoc drug awareness trailer Your Choice stolen
When the founder of Your Choice, a non-profit organization that provides drug and alcohol awareness…
DVIDS – News – Fort Drum ASAP and CID provide drug awareness training to 10th Mountain Division soldiers
FORT DRUM, NY (Aug 23, 2019) – Staff from the Fort Drum Army Drug Prevention…
Foundation 525, Becky Savage again honored for her drug awareness work
Becky Savage is not continuing her work with the 525 Foundation for Recognition. But her…
A pragmatic approach to tackling drug addiction is needed
In November 2015, the government announced that after a tender process, Merchant’s Quay Ireland was…
Save a Star Drug Awareness Foundation Launches “Lake County Connections:” Rediscovering Life in Recovery “
The Save A Star Drug Awareness Foundation is poised to launch its newest business “Lake…
Signs that your employee’s alcohol and drug addiction is impacting their job performance
The 2017 National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Survey of Drug Use…
Family Become Advocates For Drug Awareness After Losing Two Of Their Own To Overdose
In January, Frederick County reported 26 overdoses. In 2018, the total was 331 overdoses, 52…
Excessive use of social networks is comparable to drug addiction
Poor decision-making is a trait often associated with drug addicts and problem gamblers, but what…
Camp Zama Army Drug Abuse Program Receives Community Drug Awareness Award at DOD | Item
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Many in the United States say drug addiction is a major problem in their community
According to a new survey from the Pew Research Center, Americans overwhelmingly see substance abuse…
Is brain stimulation the solution?
Transcranial magnetic brain stimulation has allowed researchers to reduce how the brains of chronic cocaine…
Women are more likely to be drug addicts
Dr. Jones: In the tragedy of the opioid epidemic, a new group of Americans has…
Student drug awareness campaign begins with discussion of the brain chemistry of drug addiction
Through Katie pearce / Posted October 13, 2017 Johns Hopkins Neuroscientist Linda gorman set the…
New models of care for addiction treatment – Baltimore Sun
The 50-year-old “war on drugs” policy must now be declared a failure. Every measurable outcome…
Symptoms and Help Resources
OverviewIllicit drugs are those that are illegal to make, sell or use. They include:cocaineamphetaminesheroinhallucinogensMany illicit…
Drug awareness efforts persist following new overdoses | Herald Community Newspapers
By Ben Strack “You can ask any cop, and they’ll tell you you’re not going…
Discovering drug treatments for alcohol dependence – News @ Northeastern
Pharmacy students led by Angela Sung, BHS’18, PharmD’19, develop new drugs without side effects to…
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Adolescent Drug Use Declines Nationally, Drug Awareness Rises Locally
According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a recent national study of 50,000 students…
Fraction of drug-addicted Americans receiving treatment, says Surgeon General
BOSTON — Millions of Americans suffer from alcoholism or addiction to legal and illegal drugs,…
What are the peak ages for drug addiction?
Many people consider their twenties and early thirties to be the peak of their lives,…
NIH says doctors are neglecting drug treatments for alcohol addiction
Naltrexone, which is also used to help treat opioid addiction, was approved for use in…
Drug addiction: there is help
For anyone struggling with drug addiction, facing the “I need help” moment and knowing where…
Drug addiction: Maps show where cocaine, cannabis, heroin and amphetamines are the biggest problem | The Independent
New Zealand and Iran have been named as the countries with the highest drug treatment…
As epidemic grows, cost of addiction weighs on hospital finances
The care of patients suffering from drug overdoses is an old problem for hospitals. But…
In Iran, a new person becomes a drug addict every 3 minutes
Iran Focus: Tehran, Iran, July 07 – In Iran, one person becomes addicted to drugs…