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Narconon Explains: Crime and Addiction During The Holidays

Oklahoma – During the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas, many Americans spend large amounts of money, buying gifts for their family, friends, and co-workers. These gifts are then brought home and placed safely under the Christmas tree, or so it may... Read >

There is a Continuing Desperate Need for Substance Abuse Treatment Programs in Oklahoma

On the one hand, it is reported by the White House Drug Policy that 16,860 individuals were admitted to substance abuse treatment facilities of all sorts in 2007. However, according to National Survey on Drug Use and Health data in 2005-2006, approximatel... Read >

Why “self-help� groups found the highest attendees of those receiving substance abuse treatment

In a recent study, National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), the highest amount of individuals receiving treatment for substance abuse do so via self-help support systems. Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotic Anonymous, and other varied support groups cla... Read >

Communication at Family Dinners Decrease Chances of Teens Using Drugs

A September 2009 report by CASA (The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse) states that teenagers who have fewer than three family dinners compared to those who have five to seven family dinners per week are twice as likely to try drugs in the ... Read >

New Study Verifies Addiction Increases Risk of Suicide Amongst Those Addicted

The greatest fear of anyone associated with a friend, co-worker or loved one caught in the cycle of addiction is that the person will die of an overdose. Most overdoses are considered accidental. At least that is how the families and friends of the addict... Read >

Drug Abuse Prevention San Francisco

The challenges school aged children face and how we can prevent drug abuse among them before it starts In San Francisco like many other places in the U.S drug abuse prevention is high on the to do list. School aged children are the primary target for... Read >

Outpatient Drug Rehab San Francisco

Will a 21 day of outpatient detox program help heroin addicts recover In San Francisco there are many who suffer from heroin addiction. Heroin is processed from morphine which is extracted from the seed pods of the poppy plant. It is usually injected, ... Read >

Inpatient Rehab San Francisco

Methamphetamine is the primary drug threat in California not to mention the easy availability of cocaine, heroin, club drugs and illegally obtained prescription drugs indicating an urgent need for drug education and inpatient rehabilitation. According ... Read >

Alcohol Rehab San Francisco

Alcohol-related problems cost the city of San Francisco an estimated $175 million annually indicating an urgent need for alcohol education and effective alcohol rehabilitation. The Office of Drug Control Policy reported the percent of students reporti... Read >

Los Angeles Outpatient Rehab

Spending for treatment in the state of California has doubles since the year 2000 when voters passed Proposition 36, a policy that seeks alternatives to incarceration for drug offenders. The prison population has decreased from 27 percent to 21 percen... Read >

Inpatient Rehab Los Angeles

All major drugs of abuse are readily available in the Los Angeles Central District. According to law enforcement officials, powdered and crack cocaine and methamphetamine present the most significant threats. Do to the ready availability of the high... Read >

Outpatient Drug Rehab New York

New York State Department of Correctional Services (DOCS) began a new Work Release program in 2007 for inmates who were eligible. The outpatient programs chemical dependence assessments and counseling are provided by (OASAS) Office of Alcohol and Subst... Read >

Drug Abuse Prevention New York

In January of 2009 the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) announced the winners of its substance abuse prevention grant competition. Nonprofit groups in Appalachia designed projects addressing substance abuse issues and a total of $296,800 was awarded ... Read >

Alochol Rehab New York

One third of the fatalities in New York State involve impaired or intoxicated drivers and pedestrians while young drinking drivers are at the highest risk of all due to the fact that drivers 20 years old or younger are almost three times as likely to be i... Read >

Inpatient Rehab New York, New York

Heroin's easy availability and high addictive qualities not only ruin the lives of those who are addicted, but also those who love and care for them. To throw into the mix of illicit drugs is Oxycontin, legally prescribed by doctors for pain management,... Read >