drug abuse

WDRB Fox 41 Reports on the Drug Czar’s Visit to Kentucky (Feb. 22, 2011)


 

Prescription Drug Abuse Among Celebrities – Drug Rehab


 

Prescription Drug Abuse Among Celebrities – Drug Rehab – Dr. Sack of Promises Treatment Centers talks about the growing problem of prescription drug abuse among celebrities.

 

From Entitled to Thankful: Raising Children with an Attitude of Gratitude

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Grateful teens are not only more pleasant to be around, but according to one study, they are also less likely to abuse drugs and alcohol, be depressed and have behavioral problems at school. This isn't the first study to explore the science of …
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Joseph Rojas Talks About Abuse, Drugs, Suicide and Help.


 

Joseph Rojas talks about abuse, drugs, suicide and help. – Joseph Rojas from Seventh Day Slumber shares his powerful testimony. He was unpopular at school, a victim of abuse, a convicted felon, drug addict, and suicidal; Joseph cried out to Christ while on the brink of death.

 

Extension agents work to prevent substance abuse through community

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“Extension agents know that by working in community coalitions and sharing their stories, they are helping lead grassroots efforts for change,” said Jeanne Davis, coordinator of the Different Faces of Substance Abuse Conference Team and UK extension …
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I Am Looking for a Natural Way to Treat Oppositinal Defiance Disorder Any Ideas?

Question by Jubalee: I am looking for a natural way to treat oppositinal defiance disorder any ideas?
I have a 6 year old daughter who is ADHD and ODD. Her doctor has
her on aderall and now wants to put her on Risperdone. I am just not comfortable with that as it is an antipsychotic besides on doctor a couple of years ago tried it and it gave her a “tic” He was a quack anyway. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Best answer:

Answer by peanut
Go get a second opinion. There are more choices than Risperadone. Therapy might help.

Who Has Ideas on What to Teach Elementary School Students to Teach Them Substance Abuse Prevention?

Question by : Who has ideas on what to teach elementary school students to teach them substance abuse prevention?
I am in a group that teaches students about the consequences of drug use, what are some games or fun activities we could play with them to help them understand the message we are teaching?
( grades K-4)

Best answer:

Answer by Ryan
I don’t really have any ideas but what person in those grades would even think about doing drugs?

Know better? Leave your own answer in the comments!

 

72 Kidnappings In Mexico Per Day, Council for Law and Human Rights Says

Drug Abuse vs. Pain Management


 

Drug Abuse vs. Pain Management – Dr. Howard Heit describes how good pain management has been hindered due to increasing use and misuse of opiate medications. Dr. Heit argues that addiction is a medical condition that is separate from pain and that the growth of addiction should not hinder pain management for patients. This clip was excerpted from a talk given at “The New Understanding of Pain” program. The program was put on by the National Press Foundation in collaboration with The America Public Health Association and was supported by PriCara and the NPF Program Fund. For more information, visit our website at www.nationalpress.org.