Addiction News
- Alcoholism, Violence, and Drug Addiction Will Result from Recession
A new report warns that alcoholism, domestic violence, and drug addiction will soar with the arrival of a “second wave” of recession. The UK’s Audit Commission says that crime, mental health problems, and divorce will also rise as people struggle to cope with losing their jobs and homes.
- House Permits Needle Exchange Programs
The US House of Representatives voted to lift a ban on using taxpayer dollars for needle exchange programs for intravenous drug users intended to prevent the spread of HIV and other diseases.
- Army Cracks Down on Substance Abuse
Drug and alcohol abuse is steadily increasing among Army soldiers, and Army officials say commanders are mostly to blame for failing to act on the situation. Vice Chief of Staff General Peter Chiarelli is leading an Army-wide crackdown on violations and has directed commanders to do a better job of getting offenders into treatment.
