Jackson's Heroin Problem Persists, Fueled by Prescription Drug Abuse …
Jackson's heroin problem persists, fueled by prescription drug abuse … [rewrite]It means treatment needs to be reinstated, adjusted or changed. It does not mean treatment has failed. Relapse rates for drug addiction are similar to those for other chronic medical illnesses, such as diabetes, hypertension and asthma, which also have …[/rewrite] Read more on MLive.comLawmakers talk drug abuse care options [rewrite]BOSTON – Lawmakers joined with representatives from several state agencies Wednesday to share their concerns about the growing addiction problem in Massachusetts, discussing a range of options and problems from civil commitments to better treatment …[/rewrite] Read more on Attleboro Sun Chronicle Read more... ...
My Friend Is Abusing Her Prescription Drugs, Can I Tell Her Doctor?
Question by dreamalittledream: My friend is abusing her prescription drugs, can I tell her doctor? [rewrite]I have/had a good friend who I am currently losing to pills. She has suffered from anxiety in the past which has seemingly ceased. She is prescribed Xanax and Klonopin. She has admitted to lying about her anxiety to her doctor. She said she exaggerates mostly everything. Over the past year I have seen her weight drop by nearly 20lbs and her mood is mostly crabby when she is not on “enough” pills. She also buys Oxycontin nearly 2-3x a week mixed with xanax and klonopin. She frequently also drinks on these pills and acknowledges her like for the pills. When we go out she is in the corner passed out cold. Sometimes it can happen in an instant and she is in a deep sleep, sometimes she struggles to keep her eyes open. Is there anyway I can make this known to her doctor? I know there is a patient confidentiality deal here but what would you do? She has gotten worse and it i ...
This Program Would Save Heroin Addicts' Lives, Help Curb Disease and Save …
This Program Would Save Heroin Addicts' Lives, Help Curb Disease And Save … [rewrite]Needle exchange programs take a "harm reduction" approach to drug abuse, meaning the goal is to reduce harm to addicts before they're ready to enter treatment. Advocates point to studies showing that such programs have reduced rates of HIV and even …[/rewrite] Read more on Huffington PostLaw would target drug-addicted new mothers [rewrite]Local prosecutors want to implement penalties for women who bear drug-addicted babies, but also offer incentives that would allow the woman to receive drug treatment and not face prosecution. The state District … A child, under the homicide and …[/rewrite] Read more on Johnson City Press (subscription) Read more... ...