Heroin addiction

Internet Addiction Camps in China

Internet Addiction Camps in China — 300 million people are online in China, and 24 million people are classified as “addicted to the internet.” Jessica Pan visits an internet addiction camp in …


Sanofi reportedly jumps into B race for Merck's consumer unit
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Let's Not Let Stigma Block Way to Effective Treatment

Let's not let stigma block way to effective treatment
Our state is in the midst of a heroin addiction crisis, and as highlighted in the article “Heroin epidemic reveals detox gap” (Page A1, March 15), we are grappling with a lack of access to inpatient treatment. Yet as Hillary Jacobs,… Continue reading

Addicts, Families Get Help at Trumbull Recovery Summit Today

Addicts, families get help at Trumbull recovery summit today
On Saturday evening, a night of entertainment for most, more than 100 people crowded the lecture hall at the Trumbull Career and Technical Center not for enjoyment, but for support. They were there to hear about drug and alcohol addiction,… Continue reading

Mindfulness Meditation May Reduce Drug User Relapse

Mindfulness meditation may reduce drug user relapse
Many people who undergo treatment for addiction will relapse and begin using drugs again soon after their therapy ends, but a new study suggests that meditation techniques may help prevent such relapses
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Methadone Detox While Pregnant?

Question by bullymommy25: Methadone Detox while pregnant?
My sister was prescribed methadone for severe sciatica and became pregnant. Her dose was 35 mgs when she got pregnant after birth control failure.She decided to keep the baby and slowly detox, and is now 16 weeks preg and down to 16 mgs.… Continue reading

Sanjay Gupta MD: Olympic Hopeful to Homeless Drug Addict

Sanjay Gupta MD: Olympic hopeful to homeless drug addict — CNN’s Dr. Sanjay Gupta speaks with Joe Putignano, author of “Acrobaddict,” about how he overcame his heroin addiction.


Officials: All hands needed to alleviate homelessness
Roeder, a former Costa Mesa city manager, said faith-based communities and nonprofits were the major… Continue reading