Narconon Trois-Rivières Forced to Close by Quebec Health Department
Narconon Trois-Rivières forced to close by Quebec Health Department — This April 16, 2012 report by TVA journalist Ghislain Morissette explains that Narconon Trois-Rivières failed to gain accreditation as a residential detoxifi…
Scientology's drug rehab Narconon violates human rights
Narconon Trois-Rivieres threatened human rights victims with bankruptcy if all 3… Continue reading
Pregnant Smokers Often Not Counseled to Quit
Pregnant Smokers Often Not Counseled to Quit
ORLANDO, Florida ? A significant knowledge gap about smoking cessation practices among perinatal substance abuse staff at a single center means pregnant women are often not being counseled about the dangers of tobacco and encouraged to quit, new …
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Prayer and Fasting Weekend Helps the Drug–addicted
Prayer and fasting weekend helps the drug–addicted
To battle this problem, which affects millions of Americans, a Jewish believer in Christ is hosting an international prayer event. The 24th Annual "Just Pray NO!" weekend for the addicted is scheduled for April 26 and 27, 2014. Steven Sherman is… Continue reading
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
A Growing Number of Americans: Drug Abuse Is a Health Issue, Not a Crime
Other countries, like Canada and Switzerland, have shown how the shifting opinion can result in action. While no one thinks drug addiction is a good thing, more and more people are starting to think that the… Continue reading
Louisiana Lawmakers to Consider Several Marijuana Reforms This Week
Louisiana lawmakers to consider several marijuana reforms this week
Lisa Ladd said her son was trying to get into a rehabilitation program when he was arrested for his third marijuana offense in 2011. He has a … The current law is an important tool to help target violent offenders or… Continue reading
Addiction Recovery New Jersey
addiction recovery new jersey — This is the psycho-educational addiction and mental health recovery method accessible 24/7. It’s got resources no matter if you are usually the one strugglin…
A bipolar doctor probes the brain on 'Black Box'
NEW YORK (AP) — ABC's brainy new medical drama "Black Box" does… Continue reading
Brief Screening Instrument for Adolescent Substance Abuse Shows Promise
Brief screening instrument for adolescent substance abuse shows promise
The study was based in Baltimore, with 92.8% of the participants being of African American descent, and the substance use reported in the study was in line with national data found for African Americans. Dr. Kelly and her associates recommended that …… Continue reading
Fight Drug Abuse by Turning in Excess Pills
Fight drug abuse by turning in excess pills
Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to help rid homes of unwanted or unused prescription drugs. The 8th National Prescription Drug Take-back Day will be held Saturday, April 22. Collection sites are open …
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One in Three Canadians Has Suffered Child Abuse, Study Says
One in three Canadians has suffered child abuse, study says
While those numbers seem high, Dr. Afifi said in an interview she was not surprised by the results, which are consistent with previously documented findings in Ontario and data from the U.S. She added that drug use or dependence,… Continue reading
Fight Drug Abuse by Turning in Excess Pills
Fight drug abuse by turning in excess pills
Local law enforcement agencies are teaming up with the Drug Enforcement Administration to help rid homes of unwanted or unused prescription drugs. The 8th National Prescription Drug Take-back Day will be held Saturday, April 22. Collection sites are open …
drug abuse… Continue reading