Can the VA Take Away My Disability Rating if I’m in Addiction Treatment?
Question by Daniel: Can the VA take away my disability rating if i’m in addiction treatment?
I currently have a 70% disability rating. I’m going to appeal, but i’m now in the VA’s addiction treatment program for opiate dependency (I… Continue reading
Study: 10 Percent of Teens in the ER Abuse Prescription Drugs
Study: 10 percent of teens in the ER abuse prescription drugs
The Centers for Disease Control has also called prescription drug abuse an epidemic. Emergency room visits for prescription painkiller overdoses have doubled during the past five years to reach… Continue reading
Addicted Moms: A Tough Pill to Swallow
Addicted moms: A tough pill to swallow
What was once referred to as "mother's little helper" in the 1960's and 70's has now turned into a prescription drug abuse epidemic. The CDC says every day, 18 women die of a… Continue reading
Calendar of Events, Friday, November 8 – Thursday, November 14
Calendar of Events, Friday, November 8 – Thursday, November 14
KOSALA MEDITATION CENTER – A non-profit Buddhist meditation center whose aim is to introduce meditation and Buddhist teachings and cultivate inner peace. 711 West … WHITE ROCK BAPTIST CHURCH –… Continue reading
Pain Killer Abuse on the Rise in Oregon
Pain Killer Abuse on the Rise in Oregon
Oregon has the highest rate of prescription drug abuse in the country. According to the national survey on drug use and health more than one in fifteen peopl…
The life… Continue reading
The Silent High: Prescription Drug Abuse
The Silent High: Prescription Drug Abuse
Hazelden in Chicago’s clinical director David Cohen is featured in this news piece from ABC’s Chicago affiliate regarding prescription drug abuse and its pat…