Friday, March 24, 2006
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...
Sunday, March 12, 2006
SCIENCE OF ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION IS GREATER THAN FICTION
SCIENCE OF ALCOHOLISM AND ADDICTION IS GREATER THAN FICTION
NEW YORK, NY -- In the wake of publicity surrounding James Frey's book, A Million Little Pieces, the Medical/Scientific Committee of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) would like to reaffirm that alcoholism and drug addiction are diseases -- primary, chronic, yet treatable diseases from which people can and do recover. NCADD is the nation's oldest advocacy organization dedicated to providing information, education, help and hope to the general public regarding alcoholism and other drug dependence and its Medical/Scientific Committee is comprised of recognized experts in the field of alcoholism and addiction. Regrettably, Mr. Frey's book has presented some serious misconceptions about the science of alcoholism and addiction and has minimized the unequivocal progress that has been made in the past decade in understanding and treating these diseases.
NEW YORK, NY -- In the wake of publicity surrounding James Frey's book, A Million Little Pieces, the Medical/Scientific Committee of the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence (NCADD) would like to reaffirm that alcoholism and drug addiction are diseases -- primary, chronic, yet treatable diseases from which people can and do recover. NCADD is the nation's oldest advocacy organization dedicated to providing information, education, help and hope to the general public regarding alcoholism and other drug dependence and its Medical/Scientific Committee is comprised of recognized experts in the field of alcoholism and addiction. Regrettably, Mr. Frey's book has presented some serious misconceptions about the science of alcoholism and addiction and has minimized the unequivocal progress that has been made in the past decade in understanding and treating these diseases.
Wednesday, March 08, 2006
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.
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.
About Cocaine Addiction
Cocaine Addiction News:
Abdullah Says Drug Addiction Problem At Dangerous Level From: www.bernama.com "KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the drug addiction problem in the country has reached a dangerous level."
Drug Court wins top praise
From: www.miami.com
"The U.S. drug czar paid a visit to Miami-Dade's Drug Court to tout its success in turning around the lives of nonviolent, first-time offenders with addiction problems."
Curing cocaine addiction
From: news8austin.com
"The total social cost of overall drug addiction is as much as $1 trillion a year in the United States, Brodie said. He hopes, however, one drug in particular could turn things around."
Legislator pushes for new drug laws
From: badgerherald.com
"A series of 10 witnesses gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to hold an informational hearing on the illegal drug methamphetamine, advocating for the proposal of legislation to prevent addiction. State Rep. Scott Suder, R-Abbotsford, chairman of the Assembly Criminal and Homeland Security Committee, organized the hearing. Current treatment of methamphetamine addiction has created concerns.
" DOHERTY TESTED ANTI-ADDICTION IMPLANT
From: www.contactmusic.com
"Recovering rocker PETE DOHERTY took heroin just hours after leaving rehab, to test a new anti-addiction implant he has been given. The former LIBERTINES frontman ended a two-week stay in a London hospital on Saturday (19FEB05) and doctors proclaimed him clean and free of the drug."
JOHN HELPED WAINWRIGHT OVERCOME DRUGS ADDICTION
From: www.contactmusic.com
"SIR ELTON JOHN helped cult singer-songwriter RUFUS WAINWRIGHT overcome his drug addiction. The ROCKET MAN helped the American star get clean and recommended rehabilitation centre the Hazelden in Minnesota, America, where Wainwright spent a month detoxing and undergoing therapy a couple of years ago."
Abdullah Says Drug Addiction Problem At Dangerous Level From: www.bernama.com "KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 23 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi said the drug addiction problem in the country has reached a dangerous level."
Drug Court wins top praise
From: www.miami.com
"The U.S. drug czar paid a visit to Miami-Dade's Drug Court to tout its success in turning around the lives of nonviolent, first-time offenders with addiction problems."
Curing cocaine addiction
From: news8austin.com
"The total social cost of overall drug addiction is as much as $1 trillion a year in the United States, Brodie said. He hopes, however, one drug in particular could turn things around."
Legislator pushes for new drug laws
From: badgerherald.com
"A series of 10 witnesses gathered at the Capitol Wednesday to hold an informational hearing on the illegal drug methamphetamine, advocating for the proposal of legislation to prevent addiction. State Rep. Scott Suder, R-Abbotsford, chairman of the Assembly Criminal and Homeland Security Committee, organized the hearing. Current treatment of methamphetamine addiction has created concerns.
" DOHERTY TESTED ANTI-ADDICTION IMPLANT
From: www.contactmusic.com
"Recovering rocker PETE DOHERTY took heroin just hours after leaving rehab, to test a new anti-addiction implant he has been given. The former LIBERTINES frontman ended a two-week stay in a London hospital on Saturday (19FEB05) and doctors proclaimed him clean and free of the drug."
JOHN HELPED WAINWRIGHT OVERCOME DRUGS ADDICTION
From: www.contactmusic.com
"SIR ELTON JOHN helped cult singer-songwriter RUFUS WAINWRIGHT overcome his drug addiction. The ROCKET MAN helped the American star get clean and recommended rehabilitation centre the Hazelden in Minnesota, America, where Wainwright spent a month detoxing and undergoing therapy a couple of years ago."
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