Prescription Drug Use A National Problem Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 25, 2008A Riverside, California psychiatrist wrote prescriptions in the lobby of his fitness club and outside of restaurants for $100 each. An Orange County man who sold plastic bags of narcotic painkillers had more than $1 million stashed in his house. Outside an LA pharmacy, people peddled drugs, while their counterparts sneaked inside to buy more.…
Heroin Addicts Clean Up With The Help Of A New Drug Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 23, 2008Heroin addiction is a deadly disease that affects drug users of all ages. Recent research has revealed that a drug known as buprenorphine may help heroin addicts stay clean according to a U.S. study. Over a 24-week period, 126 detoxified heroin-dependent patients were placed into a study that compared three different types of drug groups.…
A Crack Down On Underage Drinking Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 21, 2008The abuse of alcohol by underage drinkers has been problematic for many years due to the easy accessibility of the substance. Students who go off to college often get involved in social circles that invoke the pressure to drink in order to fit in with peers, and sadly the consequences that come from this can…
Alcohol and Energy Drinks: A Dangerous Combination Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 18, 2008College students are constantly looking for ways to pick themselves up from the all-night study sessions, the tedious homework assignments and the ever-popular college social life. In recent years, a growing trend among college students has been the emergence of energy drinks to help provide a stimulating boost for those long hours. Popular brands among…
How Many Are Hurt By Addiction? Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 16, 2008For someone struggling with drug and alcohol addiction, life can be a very difficult time. The consequences of addiction can lead to a number of life-changing events including job loss, divorce, not to mention an ongoing list of health problems. But what many addicts may not realize is that addiction is not an individual disease.…
Steroid Use Threatens Young Athletes Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 14, 2008So many young high school and college athletes look up to their favorite sports players for inspiration. The down side to this is that these young athletes also look up to these professional players for their actions, which many times are not so inspiring. According to a recent article, an increasing number of medical experts…
Growing Up Alcoholic: The Effects of Alcohol Abuse on Children Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 11, 2008Alcohol addiction is a very dangerous disease that not only affects the individual, but also has a direct affect on those family members who are around the addict. A great deal of parents who are dealing with stressors such as their careers, a love life, family issues, tend to turn to alcohol within the home,…
Substance Abuse Booming In U.S. Alcohol and Drug News, Alcohol and Drug TreatmentBy The Right StepJuly 9, 2008According to a recent report by the World Health Organization, the U.S. leads the world in substance abuse problems. Despite having a higher drinking age than a majority of other countries, and a strict enforcement of drug laws, substance abuse especially with drugs such as cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, among youths continues to climb, but…
