Addiction News
- Drug Use Increasing at Work
It is well understood that drug use at work is a high possibility when talking about healthcare providers, simply because drugs are easily accessible and some healthcare workers have learned how to circumvent the system. It is a completely different element to tackle when the drug use is committed by employees in the everyday workforce.
- Former Drug Addict Banned from School Volunteerism
Schools can thrive when the environment invites volunteer help from the parents of students. Would that help be welcome if the parent was a former drug addict? This was the concept explored in a recent SF Gate article.
- Substance Abuse at the Regional Level
The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) issues regular reports about the dynamics of substance abuse and treatment facilities across the United States. The information provided by the NSDUH is very useful in determining how to allocate resources for substance abuse treatment and where additional education and prevention may be necessary.
- Indian Drug Problem Hits Urban Core
Drugs can have a tremendous impact on an individual, even with just one use. There are a number of different drugs offered that are designed to hook the individual the first time to guarantee a return customer. For youth in the country of India, the trappings of drugs are very real and posing a growing threat.
- Santa Cruz County Maintains Strong Hunger for Heroin
The drug scene in Santa Cruz County is well-known and well-defined. According to a Mercury News piece, the black tar heroin that is grown and processed in the southern mountains of Mexico is sold in the county for $10 a hit.
- Man Blames Public Enemies Movie and Drug Addiction for Crime Spree
Hollywood and drugs can make for an interesting combination. In the case of a Shelton man, it was the Johnny Depp movie, “Public Enemies” that inspired him to rob two banks in Shelton to get the drug money he needed.
- UN Says Developing Countries Could Face Drug Addiction Disaster
Developing countries could face a "health disaster" if wealthy countries fail to control drugs, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime warned on Monday.
- Korean Couple’s Online Game Addiction Leads to Baby’s Death
A couple was arrested for child neglect after their baby girl starved to death, allegedly because they were addicted to playing a popular online role-playing game called “Prius Online,” which involves raising a virtual baby.
- “Dancing with the Crackheadz” DVD to Benefit Recovering Drug Addicts
Created and performed by recovering drug addicts, “Dancing with the Crackheadz” is a comical yet inspirational DVD whose proceeds will go toward building a rehabilitation center for drug addicts.
- Substance Abuse Rising among Canada’s Oil Workers
Canada’s oilpatch workers and their families are increasingly seeking help from employee assistance programs for substance abuse. Between 2006 and 2008, there was a 481$ increase in access to employee assistance programs (EAP), according to a new report prepared by Shepell-fgi Research Group.