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Pamela S. Hyde, administrator for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), recently announced that communities across the U.S. will receive more than $4 million in new...
Should States Let Families Force Addicts Into Rehab?
How do drug addicts fare when involuntarily placed in rehab centers or hospitals? Currently, more than 20 states in the U.S. allow family members to petition a judge for compulsory treatment of an...
Missouri Urged to Implement Drug Monitoring Program
At the present time, Missouri is the only state in the U.S. that does not support a prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP). This program helps medical professionals monitor and track...
“Love Hormone” May Help Prevent Alcohol Withdrawal Symptoms
A new study suggests that the hormone oxytocin may help prevent symptoms of alcohol withdrawal. The research, published in Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research, mirrors findings...
Positive Parenting Prevents Drug Abuse
Parents play a key role in educating their children regarding the dangers of drug and alcohol abuse. To that end, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has recently incorporated a set of...
You Are the Best Anti-Drug in Your Kids’ Lives
Parents, grandparents, and other family members are the best anti-drug influence in a child’s life according to Bunny Cochran, a prevention specialist for Encompass Health Services in Arizona. When...