Heroin Overdoses in High Point
Monday, 05 May 2014
High Point police are investigating a series of opioid overdoses in High Point, NC. An article by local Fox News 8 specifically mentions 5 deaths and 21 known overdoses that have occurred just since March, and which have increased concern among those in the local community. In the Fox video below, Dr. David Fisher addresses
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Is Legalized Marijuana Off To A Bad Start?
Tuesday, 29 April 2014
Many people have expressed concern over the recent legalization of marijuana and what effect that will have on youth and society in general. Most proponents of legalization have historically been quick to dismiss critics’ concerns. Blogs and online chat rooms dedicated to defending marijuana often make bold claims including “no one can overdose on marijuana”
- Published in Drug Laws, Drug Safety, Marijuana Addiction, Treatment and Recovery
U.S. Senate Effort to Address Prescription Drug Abuse
Wednesday, 16 April 2014
Prescription drug abuse has never before received the degree of attention shown by the national media and government officials over the last several years. This new level of coverage & involvement is welcomed, and it is necessary in order to help educate our society on the ever-present dangers of prescription medications being abused or illegally
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NBC News Covers The Emerging Heroin Problem
Tuesday, 08 April 2014
The NBC Evening News began a three night segment April 7 on the emergence of a new heroin epidemic in America. NBC is providing a resource page on their website which lists a number of government organizations that provide information on drug addiction and recovery. The video below is the NBC segment which aired April
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Alcohol and Drug Services Video
Wednesday, 02 April 2014
Alcohol and Drug Services (ADS) launched a new website in late 2013. As part of our agency marketing and outreach efforts, ADS also posted a brief video overview of our services on Youtube. The video is located below. Visitor numbers to the newly renovated ADS website have nearly doubled in the last few months. As
Deadly Heroin and Fentanyl Drug Mixture
Monday, 10 February 2014
Below is a recent message from Dr. H. Westley Clark, Director of the Center For Substance Abuse Treatment, on a dangerous drug mixture which has already resulted in numerous overdose deaths around the country. While this message was targeted to treatment providers, it is relevant information for the entire community. Please share this cautionary message
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A Heroin Crisis is Happening in Vermont
Tuesday, 04 February 2014
CBS News recently profiled the rising opioid drug addiction problem in the state of Vermont. The CBS piece (see video below) highlighted that there has been an increase of 800% in opiate drug abuse since year 2000 in the state. Vermont Governor Peter Shumlin is quoted as saying “It’s an illness we need to treat,
Heroin and Prescription Drug Overdose
Thursday, 16 January 2014
Just released by The Partnership at DrugFree.org is another article highlighting the growing opioid overdose epidemic spreading across America. The popular vacation destination, Jersey Shore, experienced an increase in overdose deaths in 2013 which doubled that seen in the previous year. The article reports that three people have already died this year in Ocean County,
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Link Between Mental Illness and Substance Abuse
Tuesday, 14 January 2014
Treatment professionals have long recognized a causal link between active substance abuse and the exacerbation of mental health symptoms. Similarly, those treating addiction have observed a patient’s drug use and associated problems suddenly escalate when the patient goes off of a needed psychotropic medication. That these two illnesses are connected is no great surprise. The
- Published in Drug Addiction, Mental Illness, Treatment and Recovery
Heroin Addiction Treatment in Kentucky
Tuesday, 07 January 2014
Lawmakers in Kentucky will soon be evaluating a bill that, if passed, will accomplish several important milestones in support of people trying to cope with heroin addiction. The first element would be to fund opioid addiction treatment services through Medicaid. Medicaid already funds methadone in North Carolina and has been vital in helping opioid-addicted persons
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