Entries For: 2007
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September 03, 2007
The National Drug Intelligence Center's report on the state of prescription drug abuse paints a very grim picture of reality…Why we need to start giving addicts the drugs they need.
Government can't seem to reduce the flow of prescription drugs for abuse; and in those areas where they have had some success, all they've accomplished by reducing the supply is increasing local rates of heroin addiction. We need to stop thinking about this as a criminal justice issue, and start dealing with the problem as a health challenge. We need to stop addicting ever increasing generations with easy access to prescribed medications, and we need to give the already addicted the drugs they need, while also trying to effect some therapeutic change for the better. read more...
September 02, 2007
Repeat drunk driving stars get slaps on the wrist, and a 93 year old man held under $200 000 bond for cocaine charges?!?
One drug is legal, one drug is not, and as a result one very very old man is now behind bars, and two very young and very rich women, not only using but also using and driving while intoxicated, are free to drink and drive again. read more...
September 01, 2007
Completely preventable, fetal alcohol syndrome is the leading cause of mental retardation in America today. Why we need to spend more to save thousands of children a year from this lifelong condition.
Tens of thousands of children are born each year in America alone with either fetal alcohol syndrome of fetal alcohol effects, and these children will suffer physical, emotional and developmental problems for life. read more...
Forget vodka, whiskey or rum…beer is the most dangerous drink in America today.
About two thirds of all binge drinks consumed are beer, and the people most at risk to drive drunk, get hurt or get violent have more than likely gotten drunk on beer. Beer enjoys a strong and favorable misperception of its inherent dangers, and also enjoys very favorable legislation governing its taxation, marketing practices and lack of sales restrictions. Governmental policies that favor the sale of beer over other types of alcohol do not make any sense from a public health viewpoint. read more...
The specific dangers of alcohol abuse for women. Alcohol hurts women more.
Women are at a greater risk to develop addictions, to succumb to acute alcohol poisoning, and to develop a host of physical and mental deficits. Women are more likely to die from cirrhosis, and more likely to get certain cancers and more likely to experience alcohol induced cardiac disease. All people abusing alcohol need treatment help, but women abusers seem especially needy of timely intervention and treatment. read more...
The benefits of using acamprosate in the treatment of alcoholism
While far from perfect, and only to be used as a part of a more comprehensive drug treatment program, acamprosate or a combination of acamprosate and naltrexone offers some protection against relapse through a reduction in experienced cravings, and a reduction in withdrawal symptoms during the first few months of sobriety. read more...
3 things grandparents can do to protect kids growing up in homes with substance abusing parents
Dealing with substance abuse in the home, and worrying about the safety and welfare of grandchildren should never be thrust upon grandparents wanting only to enjoy and spoil their young grandkids. But with so many kids growing up in abusive homes, too many grandparents either assume the role of primary caregiver, or worry constantly about the safety of the kids. There a number of proactive steps grandparents can take to improve the situation. read more...
