substance abuse

State Prescription Drug Monitoring Program Waiting on Grant Funding

State prescription drug monitoring program waiting on grant funding
“A prescription drug monitoring program is simply a tool to assist a physician or pharmacist in treating their patient. It's not the end all in treating drug misuse or abuse. It… Continue reading

US Orders Diplomats Out of Lebanon

US orders diplomats out of Lebanon
A driver has confessed in a video posted online that he's to blame for a wrong-way car crash stemming from a night of heavy drinking that killed another man and says he's willing to… Continue reading

Where Can Someone Receive FREE Drug Rehab and Treatment in California?

Question by Kristen: Where can someone receive FREE drug rehab and treatment in California?
My roommate is trying so hard to come off opiods on his own, but is really struggling. Unfortunately, he cannot work right now, as he was… Continue reading

WCUI Subsidiary CNS-Wellness Enters Into a Partnership With Nationally

WCUI Subsidiary CNS-Wellness Enters Into a Partnership With Nationally
Caron pioneered the Florida Model of alcohol and drug treatment and is a longer-term, 261 bed adult rehabilitation center. The expert staff at Caron Renaissance specializes in dual-diagnosis and alternative… Continue reading

Can You Kick a Heroin Addiction on Your Own Without Withdrawals?

Question by Mr. X: Can you kick a heroin addiction on your own without withdrawals?
Can you kick a heroin addiction by using less and less until you’re doing like 1 hit per month?

I am not using heroin, and… Continue reading

Boosting Medication Adherence to Psychotropic Drugs

Boosting Medication Adherence to Psychotropic Drugs
Use objective measures to assess adherence, including pill counts, pharmacy records, serum or urine drug levels (when relevant), and validated self-report scales.8 Every visit is an opportunity to inquire about medication problems, missed doses,… Continue reading