Helping Addicted Pregnant Mothers and their Addicted Babies According to reports from Ohio.com citing The Akron Beacon Journal, four programs in the state of Ohio will give grant money that will help pregnant mothers addicted to heroin or other opioid drugs to receive treatment. The three-year, $4.2 million program will benefit some 300 women in … Read More
Teen depression in Boys Interestingly, more and more teen boys are succumbing to depression. What was once thought to be a female only issue, has crossed over into teen boy’s lives as well. Rates of anxiety disorders and depression are soaring among teen boys. For the first time, depression among males is nearly as … Read More
A Look at Rehab Costs When facing an addiction, many individuals ask, “how much does drug and alcohol treatment cost?” Research in this area shows that rehab costs vary depending on location, in-patient or outpatient treatment, length of treatment, and type of treatment. For instance, rehabs.com reports that, “Addiction rehabilitation programs can range in price … Read More
Heroin use on the rise in Utah Just three weeks ago, on April 4, the FBI released information regarding a heroin bust that occurred in Salt Lake City. According to the fbi.gov website, “Thirteen arrests were made Wednesday as a part of a federal Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force case targeting the distribution of … Read More
Study drugs use higher during finals week Many students are rounding that final corner of the school year and heading into final exams within the next few weeks. Interestingly, the stress and pressure of cramming for finals can drive some students to abuse study drugs. Research shows that the use of study drugs spikes during … Read More
