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  • Methadone on the Radar

    One of the boons for heroin addicts is the chance to get off the drug and the risks that come from injections by getting on a methadone replacement program. But recent legal actions might make this less available. The... Read Full Post
    Submitted by William Morrison on Tue, 01/04/2011 - 04:13




  • Ibogaine as Resource for Drug Addiction

    Netflix has a great documentary right now called, Breaking the Habit," the story of one man's struggle to end his heroin addiction. It's a poignant story, as it reminds viewers that 90% of those who are addicted to hero... Read Full Post
    Submitted by Angieboss on Fri, 11/12/2010 - 23:03




  • Invisible: Heroin Addicts Speak

    Several documentaries on heroin have come out recently and offer a pwerful look at one of the world's most devastating drugs. Invisible - Heroin Addicts Speak, "After the crumbling of the Soviet empire, heroin flood... Read Full Post
    Submitted by Angieboss on Fri, 08/27/2010 - 09:52




  • Heroin and the Music Industry

    I watched a movie recently about Jackson Pollock, the famous painter who was also extraordinarly mentally unstable. What was interesting was seeing his attempts to self-medicate through drugs and alcohol. That link bet... Read Full Post
    Submitted by Angieboss on Sat, 04/17/2010 - 19:10




  • Australian Mom Dies after Transplant Fails

    In a sad follow-up to a story I shared a few weeks ago, Claire Murray, 24, an Australian mother fighting drug addiction, died in a Singapore hospital after her life-support machine was turned off. She was in surgery ... Read Full Post
    Submitted by Angieboss on Sun, 04/04/2010 - 20:53




  • Clinical Trials for Addiction, Pt 2 (heroin)

    In my continuing quest to provide information on affordable treatment programs for people living with addictions, I bring you part 2 of the clinical trial info. Community Reinforcement and Family Training for Drug Abu... Read Full Post
    Submitted by Angieboss on Wed, 03/17/2010 - 15:42




  • Cure for Heroin Addiction is Heroin?

    Heroin-assisted treatment was the subject of a recent Washington, D.C. event, sponsored by the Drug Policy Alliance and the School of Public Health and Health Services. Heroin Assisted treatment is intended for long-ter... Read Full Post
    Submitted by Angieboss on Fri, 01/22/2010 - 00:08




  • The 13th Step

    Sometimes the joke at 12 Step meetings is that hooking up with somebody is the 13th step. After all, what better way to celebrate a fragile recovery than to jump headfirst into a relationship with another addict on thei... Read Full Post
    Submitted by Angieboss on Mon, 12/21/2009 - 10:05




  • How Much Time is Enough for Drug and Alcohol Recovery?

    Contrary to what many people believe, drug and alcohol abuse is something that affects everyone around the user, not just the person who is abusing the substance(s). Similarly, when someone you know is in need of help f... Read Full Post
    Submitted by Mark Houston Recovery on Wed, 04/29/2009 - 15:06




  • Helping Loved Ones Get Help for Their Drug or Alcohol Addiction

    Watching someone you love struggle with drug and alcohol addiction can be painful. Often times, the person will be in denial that there is a problem, becoming upset or angry with those loved ones who express concern for... Read Full Post
    Submitted by Mark Houston Recovery on Fri, 04/10/2009 - 01:16




 

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