A new drug that is being disguised as bath salts are being abused and causing people to suffer from strokes and heart attack.
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Amy Winehouse Addiction Ends Tragically
The untimely death of Amy Winehouse is another example of just how powerful addiction is and how without comprehensive addiction treatment can lead to death.
Krokodil is an Old Drug That is Beginning to Cause New Problems
First produced nearly a decade ago Krokodil is a drug that is becoming more popular in Europe and the possibility of it migrating to the United States is alarming.
The Elderlys Silent Addiction
Although often ignored or sometimes not noticed addiction among elderly men and women is a real and growing problem across the country.
Give an Aftercare Plan a Chance
In order to stay sober after addiction treatment is complete it is necessary to follow the aftercare plan that was put together by the addiction professionals and therapists that work in an addiction treatment program.
One More Reason Not to Use Cocaine
As if cocaine wasn’t bad enough now it can cause a condition called purpura which are areas of dead skin that are crusty, purplish in color, extremely painful and capable of causing bad infections. The reason why cocaine is causing purpura is that it is commonly contaminated with levamisole, a de-worming drug that is used
Easy Access Makes Prescription Painkillers Drug Of Choice
Prescription drugs are quickly becoming the drug of choice among young adults partly because they are easy to get a hold of partly because of the increasing potency of the them.
Who Says Marijuana isn’t Dangerous?
Skunk marijuana in the southeast is becoming so strong it is not being classified as a class B drug leaving many who abuse the potent marijuana seeking out professional help through addiction treatment.
Substituting Methadone For Other Drugs In Michigan Is A Dangerous Pitfall
Substituting methadone for other opiates like OxyContine or heroin is dangerous and likely to lead an individual down the same bumpy road. Substituting one drug for another will likely just cause an addiction to another drug. Alcohol and drug rehab is the best way to become completely free of chemical dependency.
Heroin Use On The Rise In Erie, Pennsylvania Area
Heroin Use On The Rise In Erie, Pennsylvania Area In the Erie region of Pennsylvania heroin abuse is once again on the rise. Packages that consist of one dose of heroin are now being sold between $20-$35. Experts report that younger people are now becoming more involved with the distribution and use of heroin. In
