heroin addiction

How Do You Deal With a Drug Addict Son?

Question by Princess Vespa: How do you deal with a drug addict son?
Ok, well I’m sort of asking this for my parents. They have no money, my brother is a long time drug addict, who knows what… Continue reading

KAREN HERRAND, Cotuit: Drug Addicts, Their Families Need More Help to Recover

KAREN HERRAND, Cotuit: Drug addicts, their families need more help to recover
I also currently attend a parent support group, PSP (Parents Supporting Parents), which pretty much summarizes that we as parents of opiate-addicted children need to come to… Continue reading

Baltimore Officials Work to Eliminate Drug Sales in Lexington Market Area

Baltimore officials work to eliminate drug sales in Lexington Market area
"Bukes and bars, bukes and bars," one man said rhythmically, slang for the buprenorphine strips used to treat heroin addiction and bar-shaped Xanax tablets. Steps away … He pities… Continue reading

Heroin Scourge BEGS for Answers

Heroin scourge BEGS FOR answers
The officials would channel any additional revenues from forfeitures to fund substance-abuse treatment centers. As for Lang, House Speaker Michael Madigan has appointed him to head an anti-heroin task force that will hold four hearings… Continue reading

Cleveland Drug Court Graduates Avoided Jail by Getting Treatment (Photo Gallery)

Cleveland drug court graduates avoided jail by getting treatment (photo gallery)
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Twenty-four people graduated from the Greater Cleveland Drug Court on Wednesday, with the court's judge commending them for their commitment to getting sober. Judge Anita Laster… Continue reading

Is There More Drug Abuse and Mental Health Problems in the Transgender/transsexual Community?

Question by someone: Is there more drug abuse and mental health problems in the transgender/transsexual community?
statistics would be nice?

Best answer:

Answer by Renny
Yes, drug abuse and mental health issues are more prevalent among transgenders/transsexuals.

Gender really… Continue reading