Substance Abuse

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Celebrity Drug Overdose-Who’s Really Responsible?

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

In 1962, Marilyn Monroe overdosed on Pentabarbital, aka Nembutal and Chloral hydrate (sleeping pills).  She was found dead at the age of 36 in her Los Angeles home. While her “barbituate poisoning” was deemed a possible suicide, many still speculate that it was an accidental overdose. On February 8, 2007, the controversial TV personality and [...]

Substance Abuse & Pregnancy

Tuesday, March 15th, 2011

Pregnancy is a motivating factor to stop drug and alcohol abuse, this is a delicate time for both the woman’s body and the fetus and can be easily complicated when substance abuse is involved.  “When you are pregnant, it is important that you watch what you put into your body. Consumption of illegal drugs is [...]

Charlie Sheen Rants Display the Need for Drug Rehab

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

A month ago Charlie Sheen was re-entering rehab, voluntarily even and for a brief moment it seemed like the actor was finally (and again) taking a step in the right direction. “Charlie Sheen has voluntarily entered an undisclosed rehabilitation center today,” his rep Stan Rosenfeld said on Jan. 28. “He is most grateful to all [...]

The Models of Alcoholism

Wednesday, February 23rd, 2011

There are many different theories and explanations that illuminate why people develop drinking problems. Some of these theories focus on the features and characteristics of the individual who develops the illness, while others concentrate on the environmental or outside influences that lead to alcoholism. Much of the research in this field, however, examines issues of [...]

Dangerous Prescription Stimulants

Tuesday, February 15th, 2011

Prescription substance abuse in the United States is all too common. Two commonly abused prescription stimulants are Adderall and Ritalin, which are typically used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Unfortunately, millions of individuals are addicted to these prescription drugs, and the consequences are severe. Fortunately, treatment is available for these individuals at Florida [...]

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