Archive for April, 2009
Monday, April 13th, 2009
Holistic Treatments Part 1: G & G Holistic Shows How to Lower Blood Pressure Holistically
Hypertension or high blood pressure for many individuals is sometimes a consequence of using and abusing drugs and/or alcohol. G & G Holistic Addiction Treatment Program has recently implemented a new and innovative component to their comprehensive, holistic approach to the treatment of addicts and alcoholics.
Created by Dr. Harry Henshaw, G & G Holistic is [...]
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Friday, April 10th, 2009
Women with Addictions: Maryville Treatment Center Opens Kell Hall for Women
Women living in New Jersey who need treatment for drug and alcohol addictions now have access to a new facility specifically designed for their needs. On Wednesday, April 15, at 11 am, Maryville Addiction Treatment Centers will celebrate the opening of Kell Hall for Women, 1903 Grant Avenue in Williamstown, New Jersey, with a ribbon [...]
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Thursday, April 9th, 2009
Atlanta Recovery Center: Drug Addiction in Atlanta on the Rise
A story investigated by WSB News, in Atlanta, reveals that while Miami may have been the main drug distribution point in the 80’s, the new distribution center for the eastern seaboard is Atlanta, Georgia.
“It may surprise many people that Atlanta is the new drug capital,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director of Narconon Drug Rehab, Atlanta [...]
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Tuesday, April 7th, 2009
Help for Heroin Addicts in Florida
Sobriety is more than just not drinking or using heroin according to Joe Petri, who oversees a drug and center in Delray Beach, Florida. “Of course, the first step towards healthy and lasting sobriety is to stop drinking and using drugs. However, there is much more that needs to be done,” he remarked. Petri went [...]
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Friday, April 3rd, 2009
White House Provides Free Publications on Drug Abuse
www.WhiteHouseDrugPolicy.gov is part of the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) which was established by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1988. The ONDCP establishes policies and objectives for the Nation’s drug control program.
Below are just some of the free publications available to the public on the White House’s drug policy web page. The publications [...]
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Thursday, April 2nd, 2009
Naltrexone: Drug Used to Help Addicts May Also Help Kleptomaniacs
According to a new study, Naltrexone, a drug usually used to treat drug addiction and alcohol dependency, may help treat kleptomaniacs as well. U.S. researchers stated earlier this week that the drug may be able to help subdue the urge to steal and the “thrill” that is thought to drive the actions of kleptomaniacs.
Naltrexone has [...]
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Wednesday, April 1st, 2009
Drug Free America Talks Openly About Michael Phelps and Current Drug Policy
It’s tough to come down from virtually being deified at the Olympics, but Phelps’ situation points out plenty of things to consider as we examine our laws and strategies for dealing with drugs and alcohol.
“Studies show that young people’s, especially male’s, brains are hardwired for bad choices, and being under the influence of anything – [...]
