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US Illicit Drug Consumption Down For 12-17 Year Olds
Illicit drug consumption for 12-17 year olds continues to fall from 11.6% in 2002 to 9.9% in 2005, according to a new report by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Marijuana use among kids in the same age group has also declined from 8.2% in 2002 to 6.8% in 2005. [click link for full article]

Early Alcohol Dependence Linked To Reduced Treatment Seeking And Chronic Relapse
Individuals who become alcohol dependent before age 25 are less likely to ever seek treatment than those who become alcohol dependent at age 30 or older, according to a new study supported by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They also are more likely to have multiple dependence episodes, of longer duration, and to meet more dependence diagnostic criteria than those who become alcohol dependent later in life. [click link for full article]

Fetal Growth Restricted By Methamphetamine Use, Study Finds
Newborns whose mothers used methamphetamine during pregnancy are 3.5 times more likely to be born underweight compared to newborns whose mothers didn't use the drug, according to a research study led Brown Medical School Professor Barry Lester.The study, published in Pediatrics, is the first large-scale investigation of the prenatal effects of methamphetamine, a popular and highly addictive stimulant. [click link for full article]

Fewer Teens Using Illicit Drugs, New Survey Shows
Overall illicit drug use among teens is down for the third year in a row, according to the largest and most comprehensive study of drug use in the United States released today.The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA)2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) showed a significantdecline in illicit drug use among 12-17 year olds since 2002, particularlymarijuana use. [click link for full article]

Key Step In Cocaine-Induced Heart Enlargement, Sudden Death Identified By Researchers
Cocaine, in concentrations commonly sold on the street, causes the abnormal buildup of primitive proteins in heart muscle - a process causing heart enlargement that can ultimately lead to sudden death, report researchers at the University of South Florida College of Medicine and James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital.The study was published in the July 2006 issue of the Journal of Cardiovascular Pharmacology. [click link for full article]

the dreaded relapse
Well, a relapse has occurred, and has been confirmed. We had a prescription of suboxone in the house, and she is to take it, get back on track, or .... haven't gotten to that one yet. DOC: heroin; sobertime: 6.5 months; daughter: age 20. I am just waiting for now to see where this goes. jeepgirl

I'm New Here and in a lot of pain...
Newcomers to Recovery Posted By: WindGoddess Post Time: 09-11-2006 at 01:29 AM

Any Moms Out There Keeping Sane While Not Using
Newcomers to Recovery Posted By: c'est la vie Post Time: 09-11-2006 at 12:38 AM

Hanging on by a thread
Forum: Nar-Anon Posted By: gingle Post Time: 09-10-2006 at 08:16 PM

How does alcohol-use affect people?
How does alcohol-use affect people?

You've heard the news. "Wine with dinner benefits heart." "A couple of shots a week and you'll live to 100." How about some FACTS?

While research suggests that small amounts of alcohol might have beneficial cardiovascular effects, researchers agree that heavier drinking can lead to health problems. In fact, 100,000 Americans die from alcohol-related causes each year. Short-term effects include memory loss, hangovers, and blackouts. Long-term problems associated with heavy drinking include stomach ailments, heart problems, cancer, brain damage, serious memory loss, and liver cirrhosis.

Question: Raise your hand if you've ever seen seomeone literally "blow-up"...their skin filled with fluid, eyes yellow, legs 3 times the noraml size. Quite a site. Hope it won't be a relative of yours...

Heavy drinkers also markedly increase their chances of dying from automobile accidents, homicide, and suicide. Although men are much more likely than women to develop alcoholism, women's health suffers more, even at lower levels of consumption.

Drinking problems negatively impact mental health. Alcohol abuse and alcoholism worsen existing conditions such as depression and induce new problems like loss of memory, depression, or anxiety. Not to mention loss of job, car, house and family...

Alcohol problems don't just hurt the drinker. According to NIAAA, more than half of Americans have at least one close relative with a drinking problem. Spouses and children of heavy drinkers are more likely to face family violence; children are more likely to suffer physical and sexual abuse and neglect and to develop psychological problems. Women who drink during pregnancy run a serious risk of damaging their fetuses. Relatives and friends can be killed or injured in alcohol-related accidents and assaults.

Sound like fun to you?

Well, it sure was to me. You see I'm allergic to booze.

I steal your girlfriend, your DVD player and then I break out...in handcuffs.

Thanks for reading and come back soon-No Preaching. Promise.

PB

Drug Testing and Deception
Slate has a story this week about the failure of school drug testing . It reports that the largest studies of the issue do not support randomly testing students or testing those in extracurricular activities as a way of reducing drug use. The article highlights the involvement of former drug czar Robert DuPont--a long-time drug warrior --in flawed research frequently cited...

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About Substance Abuse Addiction
What are some of the commonly abused prescription drugs?

Although many prescription drugs can be abused or misused, there are three classes of prescription drugs that are most commonly abused:

Opioids, which are most often prescribed to treat pain; CNS depressants, which are used to treat anxiety and sleep disorders; Stimulants, which are prescribed to treat the sleep disorder narcolepsy, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and obesity.

What are opioids?

Opioids are commonly prescribed because of their effective analgesic, or pain-relieving, properties. Medications that fall within this class - sometimes referred to as narcotics - include morphine, codeine, and related drugs. Morphine, for example, is often used before or after surgery to alleviate severe pain. Codeine, because it is less efficacious than morphine, is used for milder pain. Other examples of opioids that can be prescribed to alleviate pain include oxycodone (OxyContin), propoxyphene (Darvon), hydrocodone (Vicodin), and hydromorphone (Dilaudid), as well as meperidine (Demerol), which is used less often because of its side effects. In addition to their pain-relieving properties, some of these drugs - for example, codeine and diphenoxylate (Lomotil) - can be used to relieve coughs and diarrhea.

Ex-patients laud recovery homes
More than a year ago, Emily had no idea Alice's House existed. The LaPorte County native, who asked that her last name not be used, was an addict in trouble, and someone recommended the Valparaiso women's recovery home.

Intranasal Hot Pepper Extract May Curb Cocaine Addiction
The world's first all natural hot pepper nasal spray is known for it's ability to fight off sinus infections, allergies and headaches, but now the product known as "Sinus Buster" is also being touted as a potential cure for Cocaine addiction. (PRWEB Sep 11, 2006) Trackback URL: http://prweb.com/pingpr.php/RmFsdS1Mb3ZlLUhhbGYtWmV0YS1JbnNlLVplcm8=