OxyContin Drug Treatment

March 23, 2008

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There are many treatment methods available to help someone who has a prescription drug addiction to OxyContin. This medication is in the same category of drugs as heroin, which is referred to as opioids. They are chemically similar and have many of the same effects on individuals who abuse them. Because of this, addiction treatment for heroin and OxyContin tends to be the same. Read more

History of Abuse

March 20, 2008

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An extensive history of abuse is of course expensive, but it can cost so much more than money. Drug addiction and substance abuse have plenty of up front cost. But the hidden costs can often be the ones that are the most damaging. We can assist you with avoiding these cost that have not yet begun to impact you. We can also help you over come the cost that are already taking their toll on you. Read more

Substance Abuse and Pregnancy

March 19, 2008

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Everyone knows that drug and alcohol addiction can have devastating effects on a pregnancy. However, it still happens every day in the United States. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), approximately one million babies have been born in the past 20 years to women who used cocaine while pregnant. Statistics show that as many as 10 percent of babies are born to mothers who used one or more illegal drugs while pregnant. Read more

Drug and Alcohol Abuse in Seniors

March 18, 2008

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Most people would be surprised to learn that the incidence of alcohol abuse is actually higher among seniors than it is among the rest of the population. Estimates are that approximately 10 percent of people living in the United States have an alcohol abuse problem. However, up to 17% of those over the age of 65 abuse alcohol. This number includes 2.5 million seniors in this country. Read more