Illegal drugs aren't the only substances that are used for the purpose of getting high now-a-days. If an adolescent, teen or adult wants to get high they don't have to go very far or spend much money to experience the euphoria they're looking for. This is extremely sad but unfortunately it's true. Many teens admit that they abuse prescription drugs and over the counter (OTC) drugs for two reasons, they're easy to get when they want them and they think they're safer than illegal drugs.... | Read more
Prescription drug abuse is rising throughout the country and affecting men, women and young people in all age groups. It's extremely sad when you realize that newborn babies are also affected by the use of painkillers, heroin and other drugs of abuse. Depending on the drug or drugs abused they need to be treated with methadone or other forms of treatment after they're born.... | Read more
In North Carolina because of awareness to drugs and alcohol by students and staff, the Iredell-Statesville Schools are showing an increase of reported incidents due to drug and alcohol possession this year. Last year through March drug and alcohol incident reports totaled 35 cases but this year through March there have already been a total of 51 reported incidents.... | Read more
Prescription drug abuse is increasing every day throughout the United States and Ohio is now able to do something about their problems concerning prescription drugs. $36 million dollars in funds for new drug treatment and work readiness project are available to combat prescription drug abuse according to Governor Kasich of Ohio. These funds will be used to help people in Ohio that are addicted to prescription drugs get the proper treatment that?s needed so they can recover and go back to work.... | Read more
Alcohol is a substance that's abused by many young people as well as adults and alcohol related tragedies affect people of all ages. We have lost way too many young people due to accidents involving alcohol and many other innocent victims have either gotten injured or lost their life due to someone else's poor choice of driving under the influence. It's time we take control as parents and let our children know point blank that underage drinking is illegal and intolerable. We also need to have open communication with our teenagers listening to them, advising them, and educating them when it comes to alcohol. Prom night can be one of the most exciting experiences in a young person's life but you don't want it to be their last. Talk to your young children and teens so they'll make good choices come prom or graduation night.... | Read more
A free service was recently launched that's going to help primary care providers with their patients that abuse substances. The service is called PCSS-P which stands for Physician Clinical Support System for Primary Care. PCSS-P will help primary care providers recognize and give advice to patients that abuse substances.... | Read more
