drug abuse

Rep. Whitsett on the Need to Crack Down on Waste, Fraud and Abuse

Rep. Whitsett on the need to crack down on waste, fraud and abuse — Rep. Whitsett describes her bill to help reduce fraud and abuse in Oregon’s public assistance programs. House Republicans tried to bring the bill to the floo…


29-year UW study: Early gang participation makes lasting mark
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Is It Possible to Break a Cocaine Addiction With Just Will Power and No Intervention From Anyone but Self?

Question by RoCC BoY: Is it possible to break a cocaine addiction with just will power and no intervention from anyone but self?

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Answer by Past Future
It is possible but it is very hard…The power of the mind is very strong..it’s all mind games….most can’t do it… Continue reading

Can Drug Abuse Be Misdiagnosed as Mental Illness?

Question by momfour: Can drug abuse be misdiagnosed as mental illness?
My son was diagnosed as having schizo-affective disorder. He had been abusing cocaine and marijuana. He suffered a pyschotic break. Is it possible this was a result of the drug abuse and not mental illness?

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Animal Models Demonstrate That the Net Result of Cocaine Use Is a Balance of

Animal models demonstrate that the net result of cocaine use is a balance of
On the other side of the cocaine high is the cocaine crash, and understanding how one follows the other can provide insight into the physiological effects of drug abuse. For decades, brain research has focused… Continue reading

Alcohol Rehabs in Florida | Addiction Treatment Center

Alcohol Rehabs in Florida | Addiction Treatment Center — Good Future Best Drug Abuse Therapy in Florida and Alcohol Rehab Centers team consists of the most experienced, highly trained, compassionate specialists in …


Kid Cudi: "I Couldn't Deal With Fame"
I had a problem, I think with any addiction you… Continue reading

Police, Community and Calendar Briefs for March 19, 2014

Police, community and calendar briefs for March 19, 2014
A woman told police officers her fiance's car was stolen from a driveway Monday morning while she was inside an Ocala home smoking crack cocaine. The woman told Ocala Police Department Officer Aaron Messenger that at about 5:30 a.m. she and… Continue reading

ADHD Medication and Obesity: Causal or Coincidence

ADHD Medication and Obesity: Causal or Coincidence
Medical studies in the past have linked hyper-activity disorders to smoking and drug abuse, and now the argument is being made that medication is leading to obesity, even years after the child has taken it. …. drugs are somehow less dangerous than …… Continue reading

Withdrawl Form Cocaine?

Question by Jenna: Withdrawl form cocaine?
how long does it take to withdrawl from cocaine after 2 years of abuse?…and what are some symtpoms

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Answer by Q
There’s the immediate withdrawal that takes a couple days. Then, there’s the 3 month mark. After 3 months, your brain will… Continue reading

Psychosis and Drug Abuse.?

Question by Blubber: Psychosis and drug abuse.?
I have an ex-friend who is known to be a heavy abuser of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine?, and club drugs. Recently he has begun to have psychotic episodes. Which drugs would induce these episodes?
This individual is 37 years old. There were… Continue reading

My Ex-Boyfriend/close Friend Is Addicted to Crack/cocaine. What Should I Do to Help Him?

Question by SmokingChick08: My ex-boyfriend/close friend is addicted to crack/cocaine. What should I do to help him?
My ex-boyfriend and I are still really good friends. A few weeks ago, i found out he was experimenting with crack/cocaine. I have recently talked to my best friend, who is… Continue reading