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Superwoman Syndrome to blame for rates of drug abuse among women
In one of my favorite episodes of Desperate Housewives, one of the moms (the mother of three boys) starts taking one of her kiddo’s ADHD prescription to give her much needed energy to get through the day. I can’t ha... Read Full Post
Submitted by Angieboss on Thu, 02/25/2010 - 05:07
Casey Johnson’s Death May be Due to Drug Abuse
Casey Johnson, 30 year old socialite, was found dead at the age of 30 on Jan.4. Rumors are floating around as to the cause of death, especially that she was known to indulge heavily in prescription drugs. She did also... Read Full Post
Submitted by Angieboss on Wed, 01/13/2010 - 06:33
Aerosmith Steven Tyler Cancel Drug Addiction Benefit Appearance
Aerosmith performer Steven Tyler had to cancel his appearance for a Concord, New Hampshire this month. The reason, as I reported in an earlier blog, Tyler’s doing time in drug rehab (completely voluntarily, of course)... Read Full Post
Submitted by Angieboss on Fri, 01/08/2010 - 06:01
Britney Murphy’s Hubby Refutes Pill-Popping Rumors
In an interview with NBC, Murphy’s husband denies the addiction rumors surrounding his wife’s death. “My wife did not take anything on the morning of her death that would have caused her to be sick or ill, let alo... Read Full Post
Submitted by Angieboss on Sat, 12/26/2009 - 06:49
Aerosmith Tyler in Rehab (Again)
Steven Tyler has entered a rehabilitation facility to treat an addiction to painkillers that the Aerosmith frontman has taken to cope with 10 years of performance injuries. The band canceled a summer tour in August a... Read Full Post
Submitted by Angieboss on Fri, 12/25/2009 - 13:55
Was Prescription Drug Abuse to Blame for Actress Britney Murphy’s Death?
While early rumors suggested an eating disorder may have been at fault, early media reports are now saying that 10 different types of medication were found on her bedside table by an officer from Los Angeles County Cor... Read Full Post
Submitted by Angieboss on Wed, 12/23/2009 - 06:12
Eminem Ditches Alcohol to Combat Prescription Drug Addiction
Eminem Ditches Alcohol to Combat Prescription Drug Addiction The Rapper Eminem has been fairly open about his drug addiction problem over the last few years. After knee surgery a few years ago, painkillers became his d... Read Full Post
Submitted by Angieboss on Sat, 12/12/2009 - 12:01
Surgical Opiate Withdrawal?
In a relatively new treatment called “rapid detox,” people who are hooked on opiates can sleep through their withdrawal. Doctors use drugs to break the opiate's bond on the brain, and the patient wakes up with a dumm... Read Full Post
Submitted by ABB on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 22:20
From pain relievers to more pain
Physicians provided pain relievers and the relief it provide may have addictive side effects. Doctors tend to be vigilant and cautious in prescribing these pain relievers. However, using the drugs as prescribed is all ... Read Full Post
Submitted by Joan on Fri, 08/21/2009 - 10:11
Habitual Tranquilizer Use can Mask the Real Issues of Anxiety
The pharmaceutical industry is one of the most prosperous business in the world. This spurt is fueled by a flourishing trade in hard drugs and even presciption drugs. Rampant adverstising has a great influence on doctors... Read Full Post
Submitted by Jessica on Sat, 06/13/2009 - 14:56

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