Communities Encouraged to Support National Drug Facts Week
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) recently announced plans for the observance of the third annual National Drug Facts Week from January 28 through February 3, 2013. Communities are...
Are Drugs Effective in Treating Mental Illness?
In a recent interview, Dr. Steven Hyman, director of the Stanley Center for Psychiatric Research at the Broad Institute, discussed his theories on why disorders such as schizophrenia and depression...
What Do Bullying and Substance Abuse Have In Common?
Are bullying and substance abuse related or are they totally disparate actions? October is both Bullying Prevention Month and National Substance Abuse Prevention Month and is a good time to reflect...
Round-Table Discussion Gives Overview of Justice Reforms Regarding Drug Offenders
Gil Kerlikowske, Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and Congressman Steny Hoyer, House Democratic Whip, recently co-hosted a round-table discussion with leaders from the Maryland...
New Legislation Aims to Stop Cough Syrup Abuse Among Teens
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) recently introduced the Prevent Abuse of Cough Treatments (PACT) Act. When taken in large quantities, cough syrup can produce hallucinations, blurred vision, confusion,...
Learning Tools to Live Life Sober While in Treatment for Addiction
Learning Tools to Live Life Sober While in Treatment for Addiction One of the most important aspects of residential or inpatient treatment for drug and alcohol addiction is the implementation of...