05 Feb 2012
Big Pharma Testing “Super Painkillers”
Four pharmaceutical companies are developing “super painkillers” – new versions of prescription narcotics, which are the very ones fueling the nation’s latest drug epidemic.
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05 Feb 2012
100 Years of the War on Drugs
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the beginning of the war on drugs. Prior to 1912 and even as late as World War I, alcohol was considered the number one vice plaguing nations. This was the time when the temperance movement was gaining momentum both in the United States as well as in parts of Europe, most notably in the United Kingdom.
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Treating patients with drug abuse problems is a challenging job, but addiction specialists are now faced with another challenge in the world of drug rehab. A rising number of patients are using synthetic marijuana, a blend of exotic plants that induces a similar high. The complex ingredients in synthetic marijuana create complexities in managing drug rehab.
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05 Feb 2012
Why Some Drug Rehab Facilities Won’t Allow Dogs
There’s also the other side of the coin. Some drug rehab facilities won’t permit dogs to be with their owners during the drug rehab program, no matter what. It doesn’t matter if you make the case that your dog has nowhere else to go or that you can’t bear to be apart from your pet, the policy at these treatment centers is a no-compromise, no-dogs-allowed prohibition.
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05 Feb 2012
Bring Your Dog to Drug Rehab? Why?
Considering drug rehab but don’t want to leave your beloved dog behind? In some situations, this may seem like a ridiculous self-imposed barrier, designed to prevent you from going in for the treatment you know you need to begin your recovery journey. But it may not always be that. It could very well be that you have such an attachment to your dog and your pet brings you a great deal of solace that being able to bring doggie along to drug rehab might just be the best thing for you.
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05 Feb 2012
Drug Rehab: What to Expect
Now that we’ve countered some of the prevailing myths about drug rehab, you might be wondering what actually goes on when you enter into treatment. What should you expect when you walk through the doors of the treatment facility? Here’s a quick overview.
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01 Feb 2012
How to Support a Loved One Going Through Detox
You have been waiting for a long time for your loved one to be ready to fight the addiction that was negatively impacting their life. Now the time is here and they are ready to enter a detox program. While this is a momentous decision, it doesn’t mark the end of your involvement with your loved one. There are many ways you can be supportive of your loved one while they are going through detox and immediately after.