Category Archives: Drug Dependency

Johns words just tired and lazy rhetoric In response to John Letfords column on Dundees drug problem, how wonderful it must be for him to see the world in simple black and white. John might want to consider that the work-shy hangers-on and self-inflicted people he claims to have no sympathy for are still someones son or daughter. Drug or alcohol dependency is a complex issue and the reasons behind why people become addicted are most often linked to wider, deeper issues. John calls for a drugs tsar with dedicated expertise, but at the same time tells us we dont need so-called experts to explain the difficulties of addiction. I would like to know what he thinks the tsar would be doing because John tells us he has no respect for those who defend addicts. Would the tsars approach therefore be one which judges, persecutes and punishes people? John offers no real answers, just more tired, lazy rhetoric. Jock Tamsons Bairn. Im a big fan of John Letford, but I couldnt agree with his hard line argument on drug addiction. If people dont agree with current efforts then what do the hard-liners suggest? See the original post: Your Voice 17 … Continue reading →

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 18, 2013 Recovery Associates, through its multiple therapeutic tracks, is pleased to announce that its expanding treatment programs focused on Clonazepam addiction, helping men and women stop abusing this powerful drug. Clonazepam, which also goes by the drug name klonopin, is a medication used to help control seizures. It also can be prescribed to alleviate panic attacks. This drug works by decreasing electrical activity in the brain. Yet it also can become a drug of choice and addictive. Signs of clonazepam abuse include tolerance to the drug, onset of withdrawal symptoms after not using clonazepam for a period of time, having difficulty concentrating and/or remembering facts or events, and consuming it uncontrollably. Using clonazepam in an addictive, obsessive, out-of-control way can lead an individual to suffer severe consequences. Drug rehab options are available, and Recovery Associates has developed strong substance abuse treatment programs for people addicted to drugs and alcohol. Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for men, women and teens struggling with chemical dependency issues. At the core of their philosophy is the belief that addiction is a treatable illness. Their addiction … Continue reading →

Astellas Pharma Inc. ( ALPMY ) recently announced the approval of Prograf in Japan for an additional indication. Prograf is now approved for interstitial pneumonia associated with polymyositis/dermatomyositis.It was granted orphan drug status by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (MHLW). Prograf is already available in Japan to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients, the prevention of rejection in bone marrow transplant recipients, the treatment of myasthenia gravis, the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in patients who respond insufficiently to existing therapies, the treatment of moderate/severe refractory (steroid resistance and steroid dependency) ulcerative colitis and also for the treatment of lupus nephritis. Prograf generated global sales of 161.7 billion yen in 2012, including 49.4 billion yen from Japan, 31.4 billion yen from the Americas, 57.5 billion yen from Europe and 18.9 billion yen from Asia. Prograf is also available in the US to prevent organ rejection in patients who have had a kidney, liver or heart transplant. US patents for Prograf expired in Apr 2008 and Prograf patents in major European countries expired in Jun 2009. Currently, Prograf faces generic competition in the US. Generic versions of Prograf were launched by companies like Mylan Inc ( MYL ), Dr. Reddy's … Continue reading →

Scientists differ on the effects of caffeine, but a new study reveals that... Coffee-drinkers aren't more alert than their caffeine-free counterparts What's more, regular consumption of tea and coffee leads to dependency By Kate Wighton PUBLISHED: 16:37 EST, 17 June 2013 | UPDATED: 02:19 EST, 18 June 2013 874 shares 220 View comments Every morning, millions of people perform an essential daily ritual - having their first cup of tea or coffee. It concentrates the mind and acts as a pick-me-up. Or does it? The latest research suggests that familiar buzz doesn't so much as give us a lift, but fights the caffeine withdrawal symptoms - fatigue, mental fogginess and a dull headache - that have kicked in since our last cup. Indeed, experts suggest that this morning ritual is actually a sign of mass drug dependency. Shaking the habitual: Many can't start the day without a cup of tea or coffee, but it's been proven that caffeine doesn't actually jump start your brain Read this article: If coffee perks you up, you need to STOP drinking it … Continue reading →

Astellas Pharma Inc. (ALPMY) recently announced the approval of Prograf in Japan for an additional indication. Prograf is now approved for interstitial pneumonia associated with polymyositis/dermatomyositis.It was granted orphan drug status by the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare (:MHLW). Prograf is already available in Japan to prevent organ rejection in transplant recipients, the prevention of rejection in bone marrow transplant recipients, the treatment of myasthenia gravis, the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in patients who respond insufficiently to existing therapies, the treatment of moderate/severe refractory (steroid resistance and steroid dependency) ulcerative colitis and also for the treatment of lupus nephritis. Prograf generated global sales of 161.7 billion yen in 2012, including 49.4 billion yen from Japan, 31.4 billion yen from the Americas, 57.5 billion yen from Europe and 18.9 billion yen from Asia. Prograf is also available in the US to prevent organ rejection in patients who have had a kidney, liver or heart transplant. US patents for Prograf expired in Apr 2008 and Prograf patents in major European countries expired in Jun 2009. Currently, Prograf faces generic competition in the US. Generic versions of Prograf were launched by companies like Mylan Inc (MYL), Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd. (RDY) and … Continue reading →

The morning pick-me-up coffee drinkers crave is actually a sign of drug dependency, according to a Bristol professor. Research from Bristol University shows that the buzz gained from a cup of coffee is actually a sign of it fighting caffeine withdrawal symptoms that have kicked in since the last cup. Professor of biological psychology and caffeine expert, Peter Rogers, told the Mail that people who regularly drink caffeine become dependent on it and struggle to function without it. They just don't function normally without the drug on board, he said. Azuza Terms: Valid until Friday 6th September Contact: 0117 9349903 Valid until: Friday, September 06 2013 If it's your first tea or coffee of the day, it gets you back to normal, but beyond that you don't get much more of a kick. Prof Rogers has studied coffee and its effects for more than 20 years and as a result of his findings he and his colleagues have given up caffeine themselves. More: The buzz from coffee is a sign of drug dependency says Bristol professor … Continue reading →

Miami, Florida (PRWEB) June 17, 2013 According to the Associated Press (2/17), West Virginia Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin is proposing changing state law to allow police officers the legal right to test drivers for drugs, just as they test them for alcohol. Currently, the laws in West Virginia allow only for alcohol testing, but the new legislation proposed, would permit police to test drivers for drugs. In West Virginia, drugged driving problem is very significant. One in ten adults in the state have a drug problem and the testing would help authorities bring abusers to justice. About 1,000 drivers or 10% of those arrested for DUI, were arrested throughout the state last year on suspicion of drugged driving. Many of these drug abusers would have benefited by receiving the type of professional care provided by Harbor Village, a premier detox center located in Miami, Florida. Located in a beautiful setting, Harbor Village enables each client to experience 24/7 medically supervised detoxification in an upscale, state-of-the art environment. From day one, each client experiences luxury accommodations including a beautifully furnished suite complete with television and headphones, an acre of scenic outdoor lounge area, salon, spa and massage services, acupuncture treatment, nutritious, … Continue reading →

How to Quit Coffee - T Minus 30 Method - Day 18: Withdrawal II Visit http://TMinus30Method.com for more information about quitting caffeine and living a caffeine free life. How to quit caffeine though gradual withdrawal ... By: TMinus30Method … Continue reading →

Promising pro wrestler Reid Fliehr died in late March from a toxic combination of heroin and prescription drugs, according to an autopsy report released Friday. The report by Mecklenburg County Medical Examiner Thomas Owens said that Fliehr the son of wrestling icon Ric Flair of Charlotte had traces of clonazepam, a muscle relaxant, and alprazolam, an anti-anxiety drug commonly marketed as Xanax. It was Ric Flair who found his 25-year-old son unconscious on March 29 in a second bedroom of a two-bedroom SouthPark hotel suite, where Ric Flair was living at the time. The autopsy report said Reid Fliehr was found unresponsive with drug paraphernalia. Reid Fliehr, who went by Reid Flair in the ring, had just returned from a successful wrestling tour in Japan. Hed looked forward to tag-teaming with his father in two bouts in Maryland and training in Charlotte before going back to Japan for a second tour in late April. But medics declared him dead on the scene. Police wrote in a report that he was incapacitated because of drugs. The autopsy confirmed that. Friday, his mother, Beth Fliehr, said shed suspected a drug overdose killed her son and that the autopsy report didnt surprise her. … Continue reading →

West Palm Beach, FL (PRWEB) June 15, 2013 High school dropouts tend to have more time on their hands. Many times, using and abusing drugs or alcohol is one way they get involved with other activities. Unfortunately, these dropouts suffer serious life ramifications for their choices. According to a report from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, youth in the 12th-grade age range (16-18 years old) are using illicit drugs at a higher rate than those who are in school (31.4 percent versus 15.3 percent). This age group also has a higher level of smokers than those in school (56.8 percent versus 22.4 percent). When adolescents dont have structure or guidance in their lives, they tend to lose focus and fall into trouble. Recovery Associates, through its Adolescent Track, can get these teens back on a safer, sober road. The Adolescent Track is filled with solid counselors and therapists who have many years of working in the addiction field behind their wisdom. Teens that have been off course in life can get back on and stop their substance abuse behavior. Recovery Associates is a drug and alcohol treatment center that provides a variety of programs and services for … Continue reading →