Category Archives: Drug Dependency

INDIAN ISLAND, Maine (NEWS CENTER) -- On Tuesday, Judith Josiah-Martin, Director of Multicultural Student life at the University of Maine, spoke to community members about the legacy of addiction, and the myths behind it. "We tend to think they're bad people, they're crazy people, they're just drug-seeking, abusing people that we are wasting our resources on," said Josiah-Martin. But Josiah-Martin says this is an illness, just like any other illness, and it needs to be treated. "It's something that disturbs, changes and alters how people function, how people think how people behave," said Josiah-Martin. Another myth behind addiction is that there's no life after recovery, which Josiah-Martin says is not true. She says that misconception arises because addicts stay anonymous through recovery, and the public only hears about them if they get arrested. "We don't tend to hear anything about people in recovery, the people who have gone on who have five, 10, 15, 20 years of recovery who are living productive lives, who run companies, who teach, who have gone on to full careers or have beautiful families," said Josiah-Martin. An example is Marissa Mitchell, whospoke publicly about her addiction for the first time. She said bullying is what … Continue reading →

By Jessica Beresford Published: 3:32PM Thursday May 23, 2013 Source: ONE News Source: ONE News More help needs to be given to the 25,000 people in New Zealand who are still long-term P users, the Drug Foundation says. The latest Government report into tackling methamphetamine use in New Zealand was released today, which Prime Minister John Key said showed positive results. "When the Government began this plan in 2009, New Zealand had one of the highest prevalence rates of P use in the world, with 2.1% of the population using the drug," said Key. "The latest data shows this rate has more than halved to 0.9%. While this is positive, the reality is there are still around 25,000 longer-term, heavy users of the drug, who are locked in a cycle of dependence, causing misery and angst for them, their families and loved ones." NZ Drug Foundation executive director Ross Bell said that while the progress was a significant improvement, the focus now needed to be on ensuring the large group still using the drug received treatment. "What the last three years has shown us is that investing in addiction treatment and trying to sign post these people to get help … Continue reading →

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (PRWEB) May 21, 2013 Recovery Associates, through its multiple therapeutic tracks, is placing an emphasis upon Diazepam addiction treatment, helping men and women stop using and break free from this harrowing drug. Diazepam is used to treat muscle spasms, anxiety disorder, and seizures. It is also prescribed to control agitation brought on by alcohol withdrawal. Diazepam is taken by mouth in tablet, extended-release capsule or liquid concentrate form. As with any medication, diazepam can become addictive if it is overused. Anxiety disorder medications can bring on a level of dependency that becomes unhealthy. Recovery Associates staff of therapists, counselors and physicians is well-versed in helping individuals discover an easier, softer way of living. Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable illness. Their addiction treatment experience has shown that anyone is capable of achieving lasting recovery and physical, mental and spiritual freedom from the disease of addiction. Their unique program offers three different tracks: a Traditional Track, an Expressive Therapies Track, Teen Rehab … Continue reading →

Brooke Muellers extensive history of drug abuse will be turned over to child protective services as part of the investigation into if she can retain custody of her twin boys with Charlie Sheen, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. The judge in child dependency court stripped the Palm Beach socialite of temporary custody after she was placed on a involuntary psychiatric hold after overdosing on drugs. PHOTOS: Celebs Who Have Been In Rehab Sheens ex wife Denise Richards now has temporary custody. All of Brookes medical records from the past four years since the twins were born, as well as all the rehabs she has been to, will be turned over to child protective services, a source revealed. Brookes drug addiction will be thoroughly investigated and information presented to the judge for the June 4 hearing to determine where Bob and Max will live for the next six months. PHOTOS: Denise Richards & Brooke Mueller Shop Together With Their Kids In Happier Days In addition, CPS is likely to ask the Drug Enforcement Agency to provide them with all of the prescription drugs Mueller has taken in the last four years, a source told RadarOnline.com. The agency can get access to Muellers … Continue reading →

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The local nonprofit taking over Butte-Silver Bows Chemical Dependency Center is ready to hit the ground running and eventually expand and improve programs for people struggling with addiction, its chief executive said. Mike Thatcher, of Community, Counseling and Correctional Services, said hes been asked why any organization would want to take on the financially troubled program, but he said its too important a service for Butte to lose. It is unknown of how much CCCS will be paid by Butte-Silver Bow because funding is based on the number of clients and services provided. Thatcher said the organization bid on the contract because nobody should be denied the ability to access services. Thatcher plans on Friday to ask for letters of interest from current employees to see if theyd like to continue working in the center once CCCS officially takes over on July 1. CCCS will begin the transition process in June. CCCS employees would start in July, he said. Butte-Silver Bow is transferring the program to the private CCCS after the program mounted more than $1 million in losses since 2005. The city-county is the last in the state to provide addictions services through its health department. Chief Executive Matt … Continue reading →

West Palm Beach, Florida (PRWEB) May 16, 2013 Simply put, addiction is a disease of more. Addicts look for a faster, stronger, more powerful high. Prescription drug abuse has been a growing problem over the past several years. The introduction of Desmethyl Fentanyl- a drug far more potent heroin- onto the streets is like pouring gasoline on an already deadly fire. Montreal police seized 10,000 pills of Desmethly Fentanyl, a drug 40 times more powerful than heroin (for the full article, visit this link) A Behavioral Health Technician at Recovery Associates Christian Drug Rehab Center states, People who are unfamiliar with just how powerful some of these drugs are underestimate the potential dangers. They see this tiny pill and assume that because they use 5 bags of heroin a day that its no big deal, that they can handle it. The consequences can be tragic. Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. They have developed drug specific treatment plans for a variety of addictions, including opiate addiction. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a … Continue reading →

Tennessee- Medical professionals are concerned about the rise in the number of infants born addicted to prescription drugs in the U.S. Known medically asneonatal abstinence syndrome, babies born with a drug dependency will require small doses of an opiate, such as morphine, until they can be weaned off and their withdrawal symptoms are brought under control. According to an Associated Press report, staff at the East Tennessee Childrens Hospital in Knoxville expect to treat 320 children this year for drug dependence, up from 283 the year prior and 33 in 2008. According to the report, the East Tennessee Childrens Hospital neonatal units dedicates approximately half of its beds to newborns being treated for drug addiction. The agitation caused by withdrawal have led medical staff to place mittens on the infants hands to prevent them from scratching and rubbing their own faces. A similar report by the Wall Street Journal in 2012, which focused on Florida hospitals, describes medical professionals slowly coming to grips with an increase in drug dependent newborns. Photo courtesy: photopin.com 15total views, 15views today Follow this link: U.S Hospitals See Increase in Addict Babies … Continue reading →

Spring Hill, FL (PRWEB) May 13, 2013 Prescription painkiller addiction is dominating headlines todayone in five Americans report misusing a prescription drug at least once in their lifetime (1). Though an overwhelming majority of people are able to use painkillers with no lasting harm, experts agree that pain pill addiction is on the risepartly because of the availability, but also because the general public has incorrect ideas about what constitutes painkiller addiction. Suncoast Rehab Center (SRC), a Spring Hill drug rehab facility with a 76% success rate, dispels the foremost falsehoods that are fueling the growth of addiction. Prescription painkiller abuse is what some deem a silent epidemic (2). Many people begin to take prescription pain medication for legitimate reasons and become addicted slowly, not recognizing the red flags until they are completely hooked. Suncoast warns that while many people dont intentionally abuse painkillers, there are inaccurate beliefs that often influence a dependency on legally acquired painkillers. Suncoast debunks the following myths about prescription painkillers abuse: 1. My doctor prescribed these pills, so they must be okay. Just because a doctor prescribed the pills doesnt mean that you are safe from addiction. Many prescribed medications have a risk of dependency. … Continue reading →

West Palm Beach, Florida (PRWEB) May 09, 2013 Recovery Associates delivers Khat Drug Treatment options toward a better lifestyle. Research indicates that use of the mind-altering drug Khat causes serious side effects to brain chemistry and leaves a person craving its addictive taste. Pronounced cot, Khat contains cathinone, a controlled substance with no recognized therapeutic use. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, it is for this reason that the Federal Government considers khat use illegal. Khat shrub leaves are chewed and held in the cheek, like chewing tobacco, and their stimulant chemicals are released. Psychoactive ingredients cathinone and cathine are prevalent in khat, raising dopamines level in brain areas focused on pleasure and movement. It is not clear if khat causes tolerance, physical dependency, addiction, or withdrawal. Long-term users report mild depression, nightmares, and trembling after stopping their khat use. What is clear, though, is that overdependence upon khat is not good for your health. This is where Recovery Associates can step in and help kick start a persons recovery from khat. To learn more about khat and the dangers of the drug visit http://www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/khat Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety … Continue reading →