drug abuse

Can Physiatrists (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Treat Addictions?

Question by : Can physiatrists (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) treat addictions?
Addiction is a disease, and it is debilitating. And the sufferers need rehabilitation. But as far as I know, physiatrists don’t treat addiction. I want to know for sure is they do or don’t, and if… Continue reading

Report: Woman Dead of Overdose Found in Home Bought by Irsay

Report: Woman dead of overdose found in home bought by Irsay
The Star adds: "The source familiar with NFL operations told the Starthe league likely would want to look at anything that could shed further light on Irsay's drug use and associations: How long has he been abusing prescription drugs?… Continue reading

Investing in Addiction Treatment Is Good Policy – the Hill (Blog)

Investing in addiction treatment is good policy – The Hill (blog)

Investing in addiction treatment is good policy
The Hill (blog)
Policymakers are slowly coming to terms with what addiction experts have known for some time. The United States is in the midst of a heroin and prescription drug epidemic,… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Among Medical Professionals Rarely Detected

Drug abuse among medical professionals rarely detected
America's prescription drug epidemic reaches deep into the health care community. Across the country, tens of thousands of doctors, nurses, medical technicians and other health professionals struggle with abuse or addiction.
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Overdoses Mounting in the Mountains

Overdoses mounting in the mountains
Law enforcement and health officials across Western North Carolina increasingly are seeing similar cases, and a recent national study suggests prescription drug abuse has hit the Appalachian mountain region harder than other areas of the country …
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4 Canadian Films Worth Seeing at Hot Docs Festival

4 Canadian films worth seeing at Hot Docs festival
Later, he would struggle with alcohol and drug addiction, but with the help of Toronto's Magen brothers, work to put his demons aside and embark on a road to redemption. Executive producer Jian Magen: “It's not really a wrestling documentary. He… Continue reading