drug and alcohol abuse

Prescription Drug Use Rising, Heroin Remains Problem in Indian Valley

Prescription drug use rising, heroin remains problem in Indian Valley

Filed under: drug abuse

McIntyre, who lives in Harleysville, started the organization One Life One Chance with a group of parents who wanted a support group to talk about children… Continue reading

Help Is Available for Those With Substance Use Disorders

Help is available for those with substance use disorders

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

When an individual persists in use of alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of a substance, substance dependence may be diagnosed. Compulsive… Continue reading

What Project Can I Make Out of Drug-Alcohol Abuse Psychology Research?

Question by thomas_afi628: What project can I make out of Drug-Alcohol Abuse Psychology research?
I am a senior in high school, and we have to do a big graduation project that consists of a 5-page paper, 15 hours with… Continue reading

Alcohol, Drugs, Cigarettes, Smokeless Tobacco Still a Problem for Local Youth

Alcohol, drugs, cigarettes, smokeless tobacco still a problem for local youth

Filed under: alcohol and drug abuse

This report identifies the risk and protective factors most in need of attention, but the only section discussed this week by… Continue reading

Red Tape Fiasco Ensnares Far Rockaway Drug Treatment Center – Sending 150

Red tape fiasco ensnares Far Rockaway drug treatment center – sending 150

Filed under: drug addiction treatments

The Daytop Village substance abuse treatment center in Far Rockaway was forced to release 150 drug-addicted criminals because a state agency would… Continue reading

Happy Thanksgiving: Nancy Mynard on Whether Your Kids Are on Drugs and

Happy Thanksgiving: Nancy Mynard on whether your kids are on drugs and

Filed under: drug abuse statistics

Think your son or daughter couldn't die from a drug overdose this holiday season? Are you stupid or just have your head… Continue reading