Prescription Drugs

Are There Addiction Support Groups for Chronic Pain Patients?

Question by : Are there addiction support groups for chronic pain patients?
I have a debilitating disease which attacks my nervous system & have no other option but to take pain meds daily. My problem is that I’ve been addicted to them for over 8 years. I constantly run out… Continue reading

Forum on Drug Abuse Hears From Recovering Addicts

Forum on drug abuse hears from recovering addicts
NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) – People who abused heroin and other drugs described how they quit as officials called for a comprehensive approach to deal with what they called an epidemic and scourge. Several people spoke at a forum in New Haven… Continue reading

Ameritox to Explore Implications of Legal Marijuana and the Illicit Drug’s Connection to Pain Medication Abuse at the National Rx Drug Abuse Summit

Ameritox To Explore Implications Of Legal Marijuana And The Illicit Drug’s Connection To Pain Medication Abuse At The National Rx Drug Abuse Summit
BALTIMORE, April 17, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Ameritox SM, the nation’s leader in medication monitoring solutions, will host a panel discussion at the 2014 National Rx Drug Abuse… Continue reading

What Personality Might Have to Do With Drug Abuse Risk

What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk
People with certain personality traits may be at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying personality may help researchers better understand and treat these problems, according to a new review. Many studies have attempted to link genes to the… Continue reading

Can Someone W/ History of Drug Abuse Still Get Prescription Drugs (NY)?

Question by kay: can someone w/ history of drug abuse still get prescription drugs (NY)?
In the state of New York, can someone with a medical history of hard drug abuse (cocaine, mdma, opiates, etc) receive prescriptions for medication treating their ADD ? what about pain medication? will the doctor… Continue reading

What Personality Might Have to Do With Drug Abuse Risk

What Personality Might Have To Do With Drug Abuse Risk
People with certain personality traits may be at increased risk for drug use problems, and studying personality may help researchers better understand and treat these problems, according to a new review. Many studies have attempted to link genes to the… Continue reading