Drug Rehab Center Posts

Molly, Another Dangerous Form of MDMA Increasing in Use

Drug Rehab Center — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 19:30:47 +0100

There's a variety of dangerous drugs that fall into the category 'club drugs' which are illegally produced synthetic substances many teens and young adults are using recreationally because they enhance their enjoyment while partying and clubbing. One type of club drug contains MDMA which is a manmade substance that contains many different chemicals that are dangerous and unsafe, but that doesn't stop young people from trying them.

Mental Illness and Substance Abuse

Drug Rehab Center — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:51:16 +0100

There are a lot of people today struggling with substance abuse problems that don't fully realize they're frequent use of alcohol or drugs may be a form of self-medication because they're also battling with a mental illness. Emotional and psychiatric problems are very common among people that also abuse drugs and alcohol and unless both conditions are diagnosed and treated at the same time, both illnesses will continue to get worse.

ER Visits Associated With ADHD Medication Abuse Increase

Drug Rehab Center — Mon, 18 Feb 2013 17:15:12 +0100

The misuse of prescription drugs that are used to treat Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder are often responsible for people winding up in emergency rooms across the United States. The abuse and of prescription medications has drastically increased throughout the U.S. in the past several years and ADHD medications are high on the list. From the year 2005 to 2010 emergency room visits that involved attention deficit hyperactivity disorder medications rose drastically according to MedlinePlus.

Most Recent Synthetic Drug of Concern, N-Bomb

Drug Rehab Center — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 08:07:57 +0100

A synthetic drug that's beginning to circulate in St. Louis right now is called N-Bomb, but the hallucinogenic drug has been responsible for deaths in other states in the past and is beginning to show up in other areas too. N-Bomb is an extremely potent substance which is used in the same way LSD is used. If you've not heard of N-Bomb yet, it's also referred to as legal acid and can be obtained through the internet.

Serious Health Risks Associated With Heavy Drinking

Drug Rehab Center — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 00:39:03 +0100

Most people don't realize just how serious heavy drinking is when it comes to their overall health. Heavy alcohol consumption can take years off of a person's life especially if they started drinking at a young age and became dependent early in life. Heavy drinking can lead to very serious health problems including the possibility of a stroke early in life according to Medline Plus.

Study Shows Rise in Diagnoses for Substance Abuse Problems

Drug Rehab Center — Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:44:26 +0100

We know that substance abuse and addiction is increasing in the United States because the amount of people diagnosed and being treated have drastically increased. According to an article on MedlinePlus from Reuters, between 2001 and 2009 the diagnosis of drug and alcohol problems in the United States increased 70%.

Morphine Abuse and Addiction Withdrawal Symptoms

Drug Rehab Center — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:28:27 +0100

Morphine is a very powerful narcotic pain reliever but it's also a drug that can lead to chronic addiction especially when abused for non-medical reasons. Any narcotic drug can cause breathing problems, extreme drowsiness or lead to an overdose, coma or even death if the dose is too high.

Celebrate September 2012 National Recovery Month

Drug Rehab Center — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 11:53:06 +0100

September is National Recovery Month which not only provides education for all of us about substance abuse disorders and the importance of prevention but also celebrates people in recovery. The purpose of Recovery Month is to let people know how important behavioral health is to our overall health and well-being.