Drug Treatment

Kidney Stones Associated with Drinking and Smoking

Kidney stones can be a very painful condition, causing individuals to rush to the emergency department in agony. Often kidney stones can be treated with painkillers until they pass. In some cases, however, the stones are too large and surgery is required. read more

Substance Abuse Associated with Increased Suicides and Homicides in Northern Ireland

Alcohol and drugs are associated with increased homicide and suicide rates in Northern Ireland. read more

Alcohol Use and Mental Disorders are Main Causes of Disability among Young People

Major depression, alcohol use, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder are the main causes of disability among young people worldwide. read more

Treating Substance Abuse after Leaving Prison

Incarcerated women have a higher substance abuse rate than women outside the prison system, and women who have a history of incarceration and a substance abuse problem have a higher risk of being incarcerated again. read more

Pregnant Moms who Smoke Increase their Children's Risk of Nicotine Dependence

Studies now show that heavy smoking among pregnant women can also predispose little ones to nicotine dependence later in life. It also increases the risk that these children will pick up the habit at a younger age. read more

Second-Hand Smoke Killing the Innocent

While smokers choose to smoke knowing the risks, it is mainly women and children who are the innocent victims of second-hand smoke. Knowingly or unknowingly, smokers are subjecting those they love to serious health risks and most likely, an early grave. read more

Canadian Study Suggests Only Heavy Pot Users Need Treatment

People who use marijuana every day and who began using the drug as teenagers have higher risks to their health and are in more need for treatment than those who only use casually, according to a new study from the University of Montreal and the Center for Addictions and Mental Health in Toronto. read more

Drug Treatment Programs Could Lower Crime Rates

Having people enter drug treatment programs is less expensive and more effective than sending them to prison, according to a new government study. read more

Study Finds Effects of Salvia Intense But Short Lived

The effects of Salvia lasted only two to 20 minutes, but were extremely intense. read more

Meth Laws Backfire

Meth is a drug that has quickly risen in popularity because it is easily made, and its components are common household items. Because production and use of meth was on the rise, policymakers decided something had to be done. Legislation enacted in 2005 was meant to curb meth use by limiting the purchase of its ingredients. However, many did not expect what would happen next. read more