Teen addicts battling heroin withdrawal may not be getting the full addiction treatment they need, according to recent reports in the Journal of Adolescent Health. While 26 percent of adult patients addicted to heroin receive medication during treatment, only 2 percent of adolescents do, according to MedPage Today. Teen Addicts Face Obstacles to Get Methadone […]
Study: ‘Dripping’ Harmful to Vaping Teens
Some teens who vape are experimenting with electronic cigarettes in a way that observers say could expose them to harmful chemicals. Research recently published in Pediatrics journal has called attention to a vaping practice called “dripping,” in which users drop e-cigarette liquids directly onto the heated coils of the vaping device before immediately inhaling the […]
Heroin Overdoses Are Now More Deadly Than Gun Violence
More Americans died from heroin overdoses last year than gun violence, according to new data released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) this week. In 2015, the CDC reported that 12,989 people died of heroin overdoses compared with 12,979 people who were killed by gun violence. Just 10 years ago, gun […]
Starting Fresh: Fighting for Child Custody after Rehab
NOTE: The contents in “Starting Fresh: Fighting for Child Custody after Rehab” is meant to serve as a starting research guide for readers and should not be considered as official legal advice. Please consult your attorney before taking any action. - Starting Fresh is a four-part series about the overwhelming struggles recovering individuals face after […]
NEWS FIX — Marijuana Breathalyzers Field-Tested in Calif. — Sept. 29, 2016
News Fix is a weekly feature on Drug Treatment Center Finder that brings you the top stories in addiction and recovery in a quick, easy-to-read format. This roundup will give you the latest news from all over the world and maybe even in your neck of the woods, so be sure to check back regularly […]
NEWS FIX – Delphi’s “Inspiring Wellness” Scholarship Offers Free Treatment – Sept 22, 2016
News Fix is a weekly feature on Drug Treatment Center Finder that brings you the top stories in addiction and recovery in a quick, easy-to-read format. This roundup will give you the latest news from all over the world and maybe even in your neck of the woods, so be sure to check back regularly […]
NEWS FIX — Philippines President: Go Ahead, Kill Addicts — Sept. 15, 2016
For addicts and loved ones of addicts, the News Fix is a weekly feature on Drug Treatment Center Finder that brings you the top stories in addiction and recovery in a quick, easy-to-read format. This roundup will give you the latest news from all over the world and maybe even in your neck of the […]
Native Americans and Meth: Addiction Brings Sex Trade, Violence
Meth addiction has reached crisis levels in some Native American communities, particularly those in the rural and remote parts of the US, and tribal leaders and others are worried, reports say. “Meth has been identified as one of the major issues in Indian Country that we’re trying to address on an ongoing basis,” US Attorney […]
NEWS FIX — Man Swallows 110 Cocaine Packets Before Thailand to Australia Flight — Sept. 8
News Fix is a weekly feature on Drug Treatment Center Finder that brings you the top stories in addiction and recovery in a quick, easy-to-read format. This roundup will give you the latest news from all over the world and maybe even in your neck of the woods, so be sure to check back regularly […]
Starting Fresh: Life After Treatment as an Ex-Offender
Life after treatment is an opportunity for a fresh new start. It’s a time to focus on rebuilding relationships, maintaining your health, and bettering yourself as a person. That is, of course, if you have the luxury of no responsibility, which isn’t the case when you’re a recovering addict with a history of felonies and […]