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West Virginians More likely To OD Than People in Other States

December 12, 2012 in Medical

According to a study conducted by the Sunday Gazette Mail and West Virginia Public Broadcasting, There is a much higher liklihood that West Virginians will die from drug overdoses than in any other state.

Overdose is the leading cause of death in Virginia for adults under the age of 45. Higher than than car wrecks, heart attacks, or even cancer. That information has got police stepping up patrols to get the drugs out of the hands of drug dealers, and put those people behind bars.… Read the rest

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Club Drugs a Danger to Diabetics

November 3, 2012 in Drug Abuse, Medical

Writing in the journal Diabetic Medicine (26:328-33) , diabetes specialists from St Vincent’s Hospital in Sydney say GPs should accept that many if not most of their young diabetic patients will try recreational drugs and clinicians should have ‘a high index of suspicion’ for drug use as a possible cause of poor diabetes control or acute complications.

They say recent studies have shown that more than half of young people with diabetes who present with problems to hospitals have used drugs, the most common being cannabis and ecstasy.… Read the rest

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Scientists Advance Medical Resources for Alcohol Treatment

September 9, 2012 in Medical

As alcoholism becomes more of a problem in society, doctors and scientists alike have had to expand on the treatment options they use to help alcoholics. Once an addict undergoes an alcohol abuse intervention, they can finally get the help they desperately need. Now more than ever, scientists are making that help more diverse to fit the expanding research done on discovering the causes of alcohol addiction. … Read the rest

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Addiction Treatment for Women Infected with HIV

August 3, 2012 in Medical, Women

How has alcohol and the abuse of other drugs affected HIV’s infection and spread? Immensely, especially in regard to women. Most women who are known drug or alcohol users or are known recovering addicts have contracted HIV. Part of the problem stems from women who use intravenous drugs like heroin for their highs: a number of 46% has been attributed to women who are intravenous drug users. … Read the rest

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Long Term Drug Rehab Needed for Teen Drug Abuse

July 23, 2012 in Drug Abuse, Medical

Teen drug abuse is starting to increase after several years of it slowly decreasing. The reason behind this, I think, is because so many teens are abusing over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Once this abuse begins, addiction quickly follows. The only way to help the addict is to get him or her into an addiction recovery program. A long term drug rehab program will help teach the person coping skills so that he or she is able to re-enter society and stay sober.… Read the rest

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What is Meth Mouth?

July 3, 2012 in Drug Abuse, Medical

Meth mouth is when meth addicts lose their teeth more frequently and rapidly due to the abuse of the substance. This effect is not caused by the drug itself which is what is commonly thought. The drug does not have any corrosive effects. The American Dental Association thinks the condition is caused by a combination of dry mouth, poor oral hygiene, a high calorie diet, and teeth grinding and clenching.… Read the rest

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Can drug rehab fail?

June 30, 2012 in Medical

The thing that crosses the mind of families and addicts alike is will drug rehab work? Relapsing unfortunately is a big part of the recovery of an addict. It usually takes them several if not many tries before they can find sobriety for a life time. The problem is that most times long term treatment is needed and for whatever reason it is not possible for patients to undergo this kind of long term care.… Read the rest

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The Threat of Relapse

December 2, 2011 in Medical

There is nothing like seeing a friend or a loved one come home from drug rehab. The difference is often night and day relative to when they entered, especially considering all the physical and mental damage this person was causing to themselves and those around them.

It is important to make sure this person has a very strong support system in place to make sure they don’t relapse. … Read the rest

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Binge Drinking and Alcoholism

November 19, 2011 in Medical, Self Help

Stop Alcohol Deaths College is seen as a rite of passage. It’s the time where a young adult can break free from the restraints of their parents and figure out what kind of person they are on their own. And sometimes that person is the one that wants to drink heavily and do beer bongs. This is when school life can suffer and lead to dropping out. … Read the rest

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What is Alcohol Detox in an Alcohol Rehab Center?

June 25, 2011 in Medical

Alcohol detox, or detoxification, is the definition used to describe the body’s response to the elimination of the substance it has become dependent upon. Alcohol detox must be done through a medical addiction recovery program because the body can react violently to withdrawal and only trained medical personnel can give any necessary medications to help with this process. The point of alcohol detox is to help the patient attain an alcohol-free state which helps prepare the patient for entry into treatment and a drug and alcohol rehab center.… Read the rest

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