Archive for the ‘Research & News’ Category

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-11

Specialized courts created in Texas to help soldiers with PTSD who fall into drug addiction – treatment over jail time http://ow.ly/1wH58 #Powered by Twitter Tools
April 11th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Childhood Sleep Problems Linked to Later Drug and Alcohol Use

Sleep problems are a major public health issue in the United States. In 2006, for example, more than half of 6th to 12th graders reported feeling tired or sleepy, and more than 30 percent reported having problems remaining asleep during the night. A first-of-its-kind study has found a long-term relationship...
April 6th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-04

Todd Bridges talks about his new book and says his low point in drug addiction was having to wear a diaper http://ow.ly/1saC8 #Powered by Twitter Tools
April 4th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Border Wars: Ongoing Bloody Battle Over Drugs and Money

Mexican drug trafficking cartels have long fought bloody battles amongst themselves, each trying to assert dominance in the never-ending struggle for turf and coveted drug-trafficking routes. The bloodbath has been spilling into the streets of Mexican border cities and towns in increasing frequency since...
April 1st, 2010 | Drug Crimes | Read More

Xalisco Boys Push Mexican Black Tar Heroin

Imagine heroin addicts ordering their daily fix by cell phone, just as easily as calling for a home-delivery pizza. That’s the ingenious business model employed by the enterprising immigrant boys from Xalisco, Mexico to not only introduce U.S. customers to Mexican black tar heroin but also to get...
March 31st, 2010 | Drug Crimes | Read More

Drugs Help to Drive Man to Financial Fraud

A drug problem, combined with a gambling addiction, helped to drive a spree of thefts committed by Noah Schapiro. This drug addicted Williamsville debt collector has been ordered by State Supreme Court Justice Christopher J. Burns to serve a six- to 12-year prison term and repay 21 victims and a bank...
March 29th, 2010 | Drug Crimes | Read More

20 Doctors Subpoenaed in Corey Haim’s Death

The Los Angeles County coroner’s office has subpoenaed medical records from 20 doctors in its investigation into actor Corey Haim’s death, a coroner investigator said.
March 26th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Edie Falco’s Past Addiction Helps Inform Her Role on “Nurse Jackie”

Three-time Emmy winner Edie Falco became a TV icon playing strong-willed mob wife Carmela in the HBO series “The Sopranos.” Now she’s already received a Golden Globe and Screen Actors Guild nomination for her starring role as a flawed yet no-nonsense nurse on Showtime network’s critically-acclaimed...
March 23rd, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-03-21

What if your loved ones can't forgive your past behavior? http://www.drugaddictiontreatment.com/forgive # Today I will not lose my patience. I will practice equanimity. I will be especially patient with myself when I make mistakes. #Powered by Twitter Tools
March 21st, 2010 | Research & News | Read More

Former Child Star Todd Bridges Talks Addiction, Hitting Bottom

Child star Todd Bridges, who played Willis Jackson on "Diff’rent Strokes," discussed addiction, Corey Haim, and his new book, "Killing Willis," on "Fox & Friends."
March 18th, 2010 | Research & News | Read More