Archive for the ‘drug treatment’ Category

A High School Student Almost Dies From Alcohol Poisoning

Monday, April 27th, 2009

Jeffrey was a ninth grader who usually seemed to be living on the edge.  Jeffrey had a risk taking personality and as a rule wanted to do what his older brothers were doing. The essential problem with this was that all three of his brothers were at least 21 years old and were thusly legally [...]

When Heavy Drinking Results in Serious Health Problems

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

  For more than a few years alcoholism research has demonstrated the fact that there is strong linkage between alcohol dependency and critical health conditions. For example, in 2005, scientific research demonstrated the fact that alcohol abuse and alcoholism cost the United States an estimated $220 billion on an annual basis. Interestingly, this enormous alcohol-related [...]

What Are The Health Hazards From An Alcohol Addiction?

Friday, April 17th, 2009

  alcohol use A serious alcohol addiction must be treated by a medical professional with low dose anti-convulsants or barbiturates during the first few days of withdrawal. IVs flowing with hydration and nutrients are also typically required. The effects of alcohol addiction can be just as terrifying as drug withdrawal and even deadlier than heroin [...]

Information About Drug Treatment Centers

Tuesday, February 10th, 2009

As a long term or short term care program for drug abuse, treatments centers are used to encourage the cessation of drug abuse through their various programs. Drug abuse treatment centers offer a wide variety of ways to help attain a clean lifestyle for many addicts that are struggling with their addictions. Many drug abuse [...]