Featured Drug Rehab News

Articles from July 2011

• Teen cigarette use down, but prescription use rising

  The people of Rockland, New York received good news recently when a survey done by the Parents Resource Institute on Drug Education or (PRIDE) showed that teen cigarette use fell in the past year. more...

• New Zealand bans synthetic drug, calling it harmful

  Though many people believe synthetic cannabis products to be a harmless alternative to the real thing, others are claiming they are a stepping stool to far more dangerous drugs. Drug counselor Tom Claunch told New Zealands TV One news this week that these synthetic drugs are killing our kids. more...

• Film highlights drug abuse problem in Staten Island

  The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), based on New Yorks Staten Island, is showing a film called Falling as part of its summer 2011 film festival. The film focuses on the growing prescription drug abuse problem and follows a teen sliding deeper into addiction. more...

• More schools institute drug testing

  School districts in East Texas have begun drug testing their students, in the hopes of fighting back against the growing drug abuse problem amongst teens. more...

• Many workers drink and use drugs while on the job

  A far greater number of individuals may use drugs and alcohol while at work or just before arriving at the office or worksite than previously thought, according to a new study published in the journal Addiction. The findings suggest that these individuals may be putting their coworkers at risk unless they seek addiction treatment. more...

• Gambling addicts tend to be impulsive and believe in superstition

  Unchecked impulsivity and flawed reasoning related to superstitious beliefs may be two of the main characteristics of a person suffering gambling addiction, according to a new study from a team of researchers from the University of Cambridge in the UK. The findings may help in determining who should seek addiction treatment for the problem. more...