Addiction and Abuse

Signs and Symptoms of Alcoholism and Drug Addiction

What are the real signs and symptoms of alcoholism and drug addiction? When do you cross the line between being a social drinker or drug user – or even an occasional substance abuser – to becoming a ‘full-blown’ addict or alcoholic? The answer doesn’t lie in the ‘how much’ is consumed (even though that can [...]

Narcotic Drug

Drug Schedules

The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act was made law in 1970. Title II of this law, the Controlled Substances Act, is the legal foundation of narcotics enforcement in the United States. The Controlled Substances Act regulates the manufacture, possession, movement, and distribution of drugs in our country. It places all drugs into one [...]

Other

Great 1st Birthday Invitations Ever!

You owe it to yourself to send the finest cards. Cards shouldn’t be bland. Sending a plain, boring card is a social crime! If your invitations put your invitees to sleep, why should they assume the party will be any fun? Vibrant, clear invitations, cards and stationary make all the difference in getting your message [...]

Drug Policy

Commercial Bus Companies Smuggling Drugs Through Out the Americas

Indicted for drug trafficking are the owners/operators of commercial bus companies operating from Mexico into the Rio Grande Valley to numerous U.S. cities and their drivers, have been indicted for transporting large loads of marijuana and cocaine in specially modified commercial buses and using money laundering techniques. According to the U.S. government the indictment, recently [...]

Heroin

Most Heroin Addiction Programs use Further Drugs

Heroin addiction is one of the most alarming of all the addictions and the reasons why people start off on this road, which is a road to hell, are many. Addiction can start with something as simple as using it as a painkiller like morphine – an opiate. Many cough medicines contain methadone, which is [...]

Pharmaceuticals

Transitioning to a Career in Pharmaceutical Sales

If you are considering switching to a career in pharmaceutical sales there are a number of factors to take into account. Pharmaceutical sales is a rapidly growing field, and one with impressive potential for success. However, it is also highly competitive and demanding, requiring a high degree of dedication and ongoing learning in order to [...]

Narcotic Drug

10 Things to Know About Pain Reliever Drugs Abuse

A disturbing fact sheet… Pain relievers are medicines that reduce or relieve headaches, sore muscles, arthritis or related aches and pains. There are many different pain reliever drugs. While some of them are prescription drugs, yet many of these are available over-the-counter (OTC) e.g. aspirin, naproxen (Aleve) & ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) etc. Many such non-steroidal, [...]

Addiction and Abuse

Family Issues That Impede Drug Addiction Treatment In Oklahoma

Unlikely as it might seem, there are certain family related issues that are proving to be an impediment in the drug addiction treatment in Oklahoma. The family is expected to be one of the strongest pillars in the addiction treatment program but, on the contrary, it is seen that the drug addiction treatment in Oklahoma [...]

Narcotic Drug

Drug Free Rehab vs. Medication As A Drug Rehab

I do not understand western medicine’s fascination with medication. It seems these days that everyone is searching for a pill that will be the answer to all of their ailments. Take this pill for that. Take that pill for this. Research which drug will cure this or aid with that. It simply goes on and [...]

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