As bath salts are gaining popularity as a street drug, healthcare workers are rushing to accommodate the dangers associated with use. Though bath salts are technically legal, they are highly toxic and their use can result in a rush to the emergency room.
Heroin is causing big problems in the windy city. According to a recent study, Chicago has one of the largest problems with heroin and the problems associated with its use. Taking into account every other metropolitan region in the country, Chicago ranks at the top.
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According to a new report, widely prescribed painkiller Oxycodone has seen a sharp rise in prescriptions over the past three years in New York. New York State Attorney General, Eric T. Schneiderman issued a report showing drug use of Oxycodone rose 82 percent and hopes legislature will take some action.
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Cocaine is a drug which produces extreme effects upon both a person’s mind and their body. The impact upon the brain is so intense that the drug actually changes the normal function of the brain. The body experiences short-term effects but is also impacted long-term, sometimes in ways that last for the remainder of a person’s life.
Though often overlooked, the holidays can mean anxiety, fear and high levels of stress for someone who has recently completed rehab or is working through an alcohol or drug addiction.
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Synthetic cannabis products known as Spice are often attractive for those who believe they are avoiding the harmful effects of marijuana by turning to a man-made product. New research suggests this thinking is in error and Spice use could pose a risk for psychosis.
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Rehab programs focus extensive practices and methods on enabling patients to rid their body of addictive drugs and regain a life without reliance on the substance. These programs are focused on teaching people how to live without their addiction, yet the temptation will always remain.
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An estimated 20 percent of Americans are using prescription painkillers for nonmedical uses. It is a problem of national concern. Using and/or misusing prescription painkillers can spiral into addiction silently, and with devastating results. When a person is ready to admit their addiction and is ready to get out from under the control of prescription painkillers, their best bet for recovery is to seek out a prescription painkiller detox facility that offers addiction treatment.
Pain management improves the quality of life of an individual struggling with chronic disease or other health issues. When opioids are used for pain management, however, the individual is at a higher risk for drug abuse and even death.
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A recent study sought to examine the effects of marijuana use on driving tasks (Anderson, Rizzo, Block Pearlson & O’Leary, 2010). The research involved 50 men and 35 women who were all between the ages of 18 and 31. Each participant had some experience using marijuana but used it less than ten times each month.