Tag: drug abuse

Sober Living Homes: Relapse Prevention or Promotion?

Sober Living Homes: Relapse Prevention or Promotion?

Relapse prevention is at the core of addiction treatment programs, because unfortunately, the odds are likely that a patient will undergo a relapse at some point: 90% of alcoholics experience at least one relapse in the following 4 years after… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Health, Lifestyle, Mental Health, News, Personal Care
Painkiller Medication Faces Federal Restrictions

Painkiller Medication Faces Federal Restrictions

Painkiller medication prescription guidelines face new governmental restrictions.  North America’s most common form of painkiller will have specific federal guidelines placed on it within the next 45 days. The U.S. Department of Justice’s, Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) completed the final… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Medicine, News, Pharmaceuticals, Politics & Government
Prescription Stimulants Out of Control on College Campuses

Prescription Stimulants Out of Control on College Campuses

Pulling all-nighters and loading up on caffeinated beverages is a part of the college experience. But some students are taking the need to succeed to a dangerous level. There’s a growing trend of college students using the prescription drug Adderall… 0 Shares | | Posted in Health, Medicine, Mental Health, Pharmaceuticals