 Category: Addiction
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[ 2007-08-02 ]
Cushing's syndrome is a rare endocrine disorder caused by high levels of cortisol in the blood. Sometimes called "hypercortisolism. It is relatively rare and most commonly affects person aged 20 to 50. by Juliet Cohen
[ 2007-08-02 ]
Primary aldosteronism, also termed Conn syndrome. This increased secretion is caused by an abnormality within the gland. Primary hyperaldosteronism accounts for less than one percent of all cases of hypertension. by Juliet Cohen
[ 2007-08-02 ]
Hyperparathyroidism is excessive production of parathyroid hormone by the parathyroid glands. Hyperparathyroidism is overactivity of the parathyroid glands resulting in excess production of parathyroid hormone (PTH). by Juliet Cohen
[ 2007-08-02 ]
Hyperpituitarism, also called acromegaly and gigantism. Hyperpituitarism is the excessive production of growth hormone, which continues to be produced well. by Juliet Cohen
[ 2007-08-02 ]
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) also called Lou Gehrig's disease. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a classic motor neuron disease. ALS is caused by a genetic defect. by Gloria MacTaggart
[ 2007-08-02 ]
Getting doctors into alcohol and drug rehab programs could save their license, and the lives of their patients
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-08-02 ]
Don’t mess with alcohol abuse. Drinking too much could make the next bout with alcohol the last
by Gloria MacTaggart
[ 2007-08-01 ]
The wrong drug detox method could turn your dream of freedom from addiction into a nightmare
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-08-01 ]
At a time when drug rehab is needed more than ever, California’s Proposition 36 may be threatened by budget cuts.
by Charles Browne
[ 2007-07-31 ]
Alcoholics cannot absorb vitamins properly, which can lead to nutritional deficiencies. A vitamin deficiency also increases desire for alcohol. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-31 ]
Heroin addiction affects nearly 1 million people in the U.S. alone. Will controlling Afghanistan poppy growth and export bring relief?
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-31 ]
Drug addiction statistics are likely to soar as the latest drug marketing ploy hits the streets
by Charlene Tebar
[ 2007-07-31 ]
Behind every alcohol abuse statistic there are real lives and maybe a story that could motivate us to get our favorite alcohol abuser into an alcohol detox and rehab program by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-30 ]
Will the ban on party pills reveal drug addiction that requires drug rehab?
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-30 ]
New York could become the first state requiring all outpatient addiction treatment programs to help their clients quit smoking under proposed legislation. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-27 ]
A successful drug rehab program can get parents with drug problems clean and sober. Isn’t that a better solution than taking their kids away?
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-26 ]
Just because the drug was prescribed by a doctor doesn’t mean it’s not dangerous
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-26 ]
A first-ever large-scale national study has been launched to evaluate the effectiveness of buprenorphine/naloxone, marketed as Suboxone, in the treatment of addiction to prescription opioid painkillers such as Vicodin and OxyContin by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-26 ]
The world is plagued with alcohol abuse, and binge drinking is among the most harmful
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-26 ]
The key to eliminating alcohol addiction may lie in the power of expectation
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-25 ]
Is alcohol abuse plagueing someone you know? Get tough. Get them into alcohol detox
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-25 ]
The recent rash of celebrity drunk driving arrests has brought international attention to the problems of alcohol abuse among the rich and famous. And it’s created a new celebrity of sorts, a high-tech booze-sniffing ankle bracelet called SCRAM – meaning Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor – most recently attached to the well-turned ankle of movie star Lindsay Lohan. by Gloria MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-24 ]
When I was younger I often went to friends’ homes after school and was there when their parents arrived home from work. Their usual routine was to walk through the door, kick off their shoes and pour themselves a drink. They’d usually have a couple before dinner, then another one or two afterwards. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-24 ]
Drug addiction and dependencies cause high recidivism rates in Washington state
by Nate Rodnay
[ 2007-07-23 ]
The loss to companies in the United States due to alcohol and drug-related abuse by employees’ totals $100 billion a year, according to the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. by Nate Rodnay
[ 2007-07-23 ]
Drug abuse, involves the excessive and repeated use of a substance to escape reality to produce pleasure despite its destructive effects. The substances abused can be illegal drugs such as opium, cocaine, marijuana and their derivatives or legal substances used improperly, such as prescription drugs and inhalants like nail polish or gasoline. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-23 ]
Prescription Drug Addiction In Native Americans Highest Among All Races
by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-20 ]
Successful drug rehab program gets a boost from a change in nightlife by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-20 ]
A successful drug rehab program is one that works. Brenda Fassie’s story offers a sad lesson in choosing the wrong treatment programs. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-20 ]
Drug detox may be the only viable solution for the thousands of Americans abusing – and becoming addicted to – anabolic steroids.
by Sudhani K
[ 2007-07-19 ]
Internal Cleansing Products come in a wide variety of formulas, systems and programs and almost all of them are based around all-natural herbs, vitamins and minerals designed to break down toxic and chemical build up in the vitals organs associated with the digestive system.
by Viz Mon
[ 2007-07-19 ]
You have been trying many ways to quit smoking without much success. You may have successfully quit smoking for a while, but ended up smoking even more a few months later. You are desperate to quit smoking, but your mind keeps telling you it's not going to be easy. Why is it so hard to quit smoking? Is it all in the mind, or is it something more sinister wreaking havoc in your body that stops you from quitting smoking? by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-19 ]
Alcohol abuse and dependency report shows that 30 percent of Americans have met the criteria, yet only a fraction receive treatment by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-18 ]
Successful drug rehab program ends Hugh Masekela’s alcohol and drug addiction. Now he wants to give back. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-17 ]
Risk of drug addiction is higher with opioid painkillers than with other drugs by Kausik Dutta
[ 2007-07-16 ]
Alcoholism is one of the most common addictions in the present-day world. Once an alcoholic has identified him or herself as such, then it’s time that they reach out for help for their addiction. In many cases, the alcoholic’s family or friends have to take the first step in getting the addicted person into a recovery state. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-10 ]
Advertising promotes drug abuse by sending the message that pills are a cure-all. Parents set a bad example by popping pills for every ill and filling their medicine cabinets with drugs. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-06 ]
The need in this country for increased insurance coverage for alcohol and drug addiction treatment is indisputable. Drug rehab and drug detox have little or no recognition among health insurers, yet drug addiction is a major cause of ruined lives, family violence, emergency room visits, and death. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor, alcohol and drug addiction also cost America $77 billion each year in lost productivity. Clearly something needs to be done to make it easier for addicts to get alcohol and drug rehab.
by Nate Rodnay
[ 2007-07-05 ]
Though there are many preventive acts to not to abuse drugs, drug addictives number is increasing year by year. Once a person addicted to drugs, still there is a way to abstain him from abusing drugs. It is “Drug Addiction Treatment”. by Gloria MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-05 ]
Recent news has been covering a case in New Jersey involving a man who had his driver’s license suspended for two years, was fined several hundred dollars, and was sentenced to 30 days community service for driving under the influence of cocaine - despite the fact that he was not high. The case was appealed and the ruling upheld. The appeal set a precedent for cases involved ‘drug hangover’ - all the more reason why someone with a drug or alcohol problem should get through a drug detox and a successful drug rehab program.
by Nate Rodnay
[ 2007-07-04 ]
According to the study of “Teen drug use and attitudes”, it confirms that Generation Rx has arrived, as an alarming number of today’s teenagers are more likely to have abused Rx and OTC medications than a variety of illegal drugs like Ecstasy, Cocaine, Crack and Meth. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-03 ]
Alcohol abuse, America’s number one substance abuse problem, doesn’t play favorites. by Rod MacTaggart
[ 2007-07-03 ]
When looking for help for themselves or a loved one with a prescription drug problem, people are often unsure which detox program is best. Choosing the right program could mean the difference between success and failure in overcoming prescription drug addiction. Different types of drug detox programs are available and each one has its advantages and drawbacks. by Mike Rad
[ 2007-06-28 ]
Successful rehabilitation takes time and also a favorable context in which you should begin it - learn more about it here. by Nate Rodnay
[ 2007-06-27 ]
Drug testing kits are easy to handle and can be used anywhere. These are unlike drug testing equipments as it is not needed any third person intrude to test on any other equipment. Parents at home are increasingly using these drug-testing kits to test their children. by Nate Rodnay
[ 2007-06-26 ]
A drug test is commonly a technical examination to determine the presence or absence of specified drugs or their metabolized traces. According to the Chicago land Chamber of Commerce, “Over 70% of all illicit drug users are employed. Small and medium-sized firms employ 80% of the U.S. workforce where drug testing policies & programs are not by Gloria MacTaggart
[ 2007-06-25 ]
After years of reported incidents of abuse, addiction, and even deaths, OxyContin manufacturer Purdue Pharma’s executives pled guilty to charges that the company falsely represented the dangers of OxyContin to both doctors and consumers.
They have agreed to pay a $634 million dollar fine. That’s a lot of money, but is it going to be enough to consequences of their actions?
by Peter rodrick
[ 2007-06-23 ]
Individuals may have a tendency toward developing alcoholism through heredity, while others may simply produce the disease through improper judgment or mitigating individual situations. In spite of, the misuse of alcohol will result in unsafe health difficulties, such as cirrhosis of the liver, heart disease, dementia, lack of nutrition, and may eventually lead to death. by Gloria MacTaggart
[ 2007-06-20 ]
The Drug Rehab Chronicles tells the stories of individuals who have conquered their addictions through successful participation in a rehabilitation program. by Richard Gracer
[ 2007-06-19 ]
"I was lonely. I was just going to have one drink. I know that I can never just have one, and I didn't. I barely remember what happened. I'm lucky that I wasn't hurt too badly and that I didn't kill someone else. |
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