Drug Abuse
Latest Drug Abuse News
-
Ex-RI Rep. Kennedy Lobbies Against Legal Marijuana
group, Project SAM — for Smart Approaches to Marijuana — will instead lobby for increased treatment for marijuana and drug abuse . He says making marijuana legal would introduce a new substance comparable to alcohol and tobacco that would cause more public
-
2nd Winehouse Inquest Confirms Alcohol Death
lack the proper qualifications for the job. The Grammy-winning singer, who fought a very public battle with drug and alcohol abuse for years, was found dead at her London home on July 23, 2011, with empty vodka bottles scattered around her. Radcliffe
-
Chiefs Introduce Andy Reid as New Head Coach
had a difficult year away from the field — his oldest son, Garrett, died during training camp after a long battle with drug addiction . Hunt said that he asked Reid over the course of the interview process whether Reid was burned out, but he quickly realized
-
Reid Arrives in KC, Nears Deal to Become Coach
Reid also dealt with personal tragedy when his oldest son, Garrett, died during training camp after a long battle with drug addiction . Reid will have more authority in Kansas City than any previous coach. Hunt told The Associated Press this week that he
-
American Eagle Pilot Suspected of Being Drunk Removed From Flightdelayed by two and a half hours while a replacement pilot was located. American Eagle said it has a "well-established substance abuse policy that is designed to put the safety of our customers and employees first." "We are cooperating with authorities
-
'Ruby' Today: Reality Star Dishes on Show's Failuredisorders. She said food addiction is not only real - it can be even worse than alcohol and drugs. "[With] alcoholism, drug addiction , nicotine addiction ... [y] ou could live the rest of your life and not drink alcohol, take drugs or smoke nicotine
News
-
Brazilian Crack Addicts to Be Forcibly Committed
Officials in Brazil's most populous state say they will start forcing adult crack addicts to go to rehabilitation centers in an effort to curb growing use of the drug. The Sao Paulo state plan was announced Thursday and is scheduled to begin in 10 days. Addicts who refuse treatment can be committed
-
McGreevey, NJ Jail Program Earn Spot at Sundance
Hudson County jail, where he works with Integrity House, a substance abuse treatment provider based in Newark, to help female inmates been reunited with her daughters and is studying to be a substance - abuse counselor. But the 41-year-old mother of two still
-
10 Things to Know for Tuesday
wrongly convicted in the 1971 firebombing of a grocery store. 8. WHY GREEN DAY IS TOURING AGAIN Billie Jo Armstrong says his substance abuse problems are under control. 9. ESPN'S HANNAH STORM RETURNING TO THE AIR She'll host ABC's telecast of the Rose Parade
-
Armstrong Better, Green Day to Resume Tour in 2013
of its 2012 club schedule and postponed the start of a 2013 arena tour after singer-guitarist Billie Joe Armstrong's substance abuse problems emerged publicly in September when he had a profane meltdown on the stage of the iHeartRadio Music Festival in
-
Maybe Andy Reid Isn't Going Anywhere
just weeks before the season opener when his oldest son, Garrett Reid, died during training camp after a long battle with drug addiction . Lurie said that wouldn't factor into his decision. "You are there to win and win big and you have to separate the
-
Medicare Cuts Loom Large as 'Cliff' Nearsfewer grants per year. The CDC stands to lose $464 million. The FDA would see its budget slashed by $318 million and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration $275 million. Although no one expects all the cuts to last in the long-term
-
Final Goodbye: Roll Call of Some Who Died in 2012
to try or extradite him. May 24. Johnny Tapia, 45. Five-time boxing champion whose turbulent career was marked by cocaine addiction , alcohol, depression and run-ins with the law. May 27. Doc Watson, 89. Grammy-award winning folk musician whose
Videos
-
Ruby: Confessions of a Reality-Show Stareating, but what's eating at us. Reporter: Compare food addiction to other addictions we all know about. Alcoholism, drug addiction , nicotine addiction, you can live the rest of your life and never have to use the substance again. Reporter: Food is
Alcoholism, drug addiction , -
Navy Video Is Disturbing Picture of Bath Salt AbuseHere's a really interesting statistic. A military drug positive rate is four times lower than the general workforce. So the military, the navy, is very committed to preventing drug abuse . All right, martha raddatz, thanks so much.
drug abuse . -
Teens and Prescription Drug Abusefrom the Center for Disease Control with. Consistently across the board with every behavior from prescription drug abused alcohol abuse smoking. And actually irresponsible behavior that teenagers are famously private and sneaky they're good at sneaking around
with. Consistently across the board with every behavior from prescription drug abused alcohol abuse smoking. And actually irresponsible behavior -- that teenagers are famously private and sneaky they're good at sneaking around. So what signs -- -
Online Prescription Drug AbuseTimothy Johnson the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse cats as it's known at Columbia. Has come out the only one that knows it and this explosion a prescription drug abuse on college campuses. Is certainly facilitated
healthy life -- doctor Timothy Johnson the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse cats as it's known at Columbia. Has come out with its fifth I think annual review of web site selling dangerous drugs -
Prescription Drug Abuse Rampant Among Teensfamilies from falling victim to what experts call. A prescription drug abuse epidemic sweeping the country. When go testifies prescription narcotics for pain. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports about six million people are currently abusing
with fentanyl a powerful prescription narcotics for pain. The National Institute on Drug Abuse reports about six million people are currently abusing prescription drugs and among young people the problem is exploding. Abuse of the powerful -
Prescription Drug Abuse RisksThe numbers of people who have unintentionally overdosed on prescription painkillers has increased at an alarming rate a recent study in the journal of American Medical Association. Says patients taking high doses of prescription medications are at an increased risk of dying. Joining us now is
-
The Year With Katie Couric: 2012 Dishonor Rolllindsay lohan, who's in the running to start her own gallery of photos from over the years. Oh, lindsay, you got the substance abuse . You got the car accidents. You got the fighting. You got "liz & dick." It's a lot. I just want to bring her home
substance abuse .
