One Snapshot in a Tragic National Picture: Long Island Sees Exploding Heroin Use

One snapshot in a tragic national picture: Long Island sees exploding heroin use
Chris, now 17, is in treatment at Outreach House, a long-term substance abuse program on Long Island, New York, for youths ages 12 to 17. His road… Continue reading

Can My Insurance Cover an Inpatient Addiction Program 100% ?

Question by khamla95: Can my insurance cover an inpatient addiction program 100% ?
I have Aetna insurance under my father, and last night i got ahold of a drug treatment facility to check into an inpatient rehab clinic for my… Continue reading

Is This Drug Chart Real?

Question by : Is this drug chart real?
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I just wanted to know if this accurately accesses the physical damage and dependancy levels of the drugs it has listed.
how can breathing in a… Continue reading

US Drug Cases Getting Rehabbed After Supreme Court Decision

US Drug Cases Getting Rehabbed After Supreme Court Decision
(NEW YORK) — A week before actor Philip Seymour Hoffman overdosed on a mix of heroin, cocaine and other drugs, the Supreme Court restrained what one top prosecutor called "the strongest… 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

Drug Addiction : How to Leave a Drug Addict

Drug Addiction : How to Leave a Drug Addict — Leaving a drug addict is very difficult, and sometimes there is nothing left to do but to pack your stuff and go. Decide when the right time is to leave… Continue reading