The Reality of Prescription Drug Addiction in Women

The reality of prescription drug addiction in women
“The increase in women not only getting addicted to prescription pain pills but also dying as a result is truly alarming,” says Tammy Strickland, CEO of Suncoast Rehab Center, a nonprofit drug and alcohol rehabilitation organization. “In addition to … drug addiction – Bing News

Editorial: Drug addiction is a public health crisis
It isn’t a new problem. Addiction is an ugly foe that ruins lives. Four people have died recently from apparent heroin overdoses, we’re seeing it ruin entire families in an instant. Heroin addiction is shaking communities as we watch … drug addiction – Bing News

Ford spotlight raising addiction awareness, but fuels stigma too, experts say
TORONTO – Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s admitted alcohol and drug use have shone a glaring spotlight on addiction and substance abuse. But have Ford’s troubles raised the kind of awareness that is beneficial or harmful to the public’s understanding … drug addiction – Bing News

Drug addiction becomes past news when art takes over
FROM the kind of artworks Khamisi Mussa a.k.a. Kacos, produces it might be difficult to believe that he once survived on heroine. No one can be more proud of the fact that those dreadful days of dependency are now long behind him. It is now over two years … drug addiction – Bing News