Addressing a Dangerous Epidemic: Abuse of Painkillers and Other Prescription …

Published October 31, 2013

Addressing A Dangerous Epidemic: Abuse Of Painkillers And Other Prescription …
Filed under: cocaine abuse and addiction— research report series
In a new report, “Prescription Drug Abuse: Strategies to Stop the Epidemic,” researchers at the Trust for America's Health found that rates of overdose and addiction doubled since 1999 in most states. In West Virginia — the state with the highest … Read more on Kaiser Health News

Possible treatment for marijuana abuse found
Filed under: cocaine abuse and addiction— research report series
More people seek treatment for marijuana use in the United States than for cocaine or heroin use, surveys show. Yet there are no medications approved for treating marijuana addiction. [5 Bad Habits You Should Still Quit]. The THC in marijuana activates … Read more on Fox News