Nov 2, 2012 | News
Recent studies indicate that the use of prescription drugs is on the rise while illegal drug use appears to be declining. Findings are based on emergency room visits related to drug abuse from 2007 to 2009. Emergency rooms in 11 large cities and a number of smaller...
Nov 2, 2012 | News
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 grants for Health Information Technology (HIT) services. The purpose...
Nov 2, 2012 | News
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 addict. Surprisingly, according to Dr. Paul Christopher, a former...
Nov 2, 2012 | News
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 prescription drugs not only within the state but across the nation. The rates of...
Nov 2, 2012 | News
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 previously reported in Time magazine. Oxytocin is sometimes called the “love...
Nov 1, 2012 | News
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 online questions, called the Family Checkup, on its website. These...
