Dennis Rodman enters rehab for alcoholism
Former NBA player Dennis Rodman recently checked into a rehabilitation facility, the athlete’s agent confirmed to the media.
Drug tests may not deter teen marijuana use
A new study presents a new argument against school drug testing, suggesting that they simply don’t deter behavior.
Study: Doctors can better identify substance abuse by sticking to simple questions
Researchers from Boston University School of Public Health found that asking a single question about a patient’s alcohol or drug habit can elicit a substantial amount of information.
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Study: Drinking and driving unsafe at any level
One does not have to be at or past the legal definition of intoxicated to be a danger on the road, suggests a new study conducted at the University of California, San Diego.
Trace Adkins enters rehab
Country singer Trace Adkins recently entered a rehabilitation facility for alcoholism.
Marijuana, heroin and synthetics plague Maryland county
Although some people still associate drug dealing and substance abuse with major cities, law enforcement officials from suburban communities would argue that addiction plagues their areas as well.
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Heroin abuse continues to rise while other drugs lose favor
Heroin abuse is rising in suburban, affluent communities.
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New painkiller stirs fears of addiction
Against the advice of many public health and addiction specialists, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved a new opioid-based painkiller that is more powerful than many of those currently available on the market.
Proposed Medicare changes will target prescription drug abuse
In order to combat fraud and drug abuse in the federal Medicare prescription drug program, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed changes to how medications are prescribed and dispensed.
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Ohio governor wants parents to start talking to kids about drugs
Ohio Governor John Kasich has recently launched a campaign called “Start Talking” that encourages parents to talk to their children about the dangers of substance abuse.
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Vermont governor addresses heroin epidemic in speech
Vermont’s governor dedicated his State of the State address to discussing the state’s heroin epidemic.
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Study: Doctors aren’t doing enough to curb excessive drinking
A new analysis from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that physicians are not spending enough time discussing the harmful effects of alcohol abuse with their patients.
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