Drug Addiction Define

Welcome to this convenient collection of writings and resources addressing
drug addiction and its treatment. More added daily so come back any time.

Drug Abuse Demand Reduction
By Ruchi Ahuja

Drug abuse is a global phenomenon. It affects almost every country, although its extent and characteristics differ from region to region. Drug abuse trends around the world, especially among youth, have started to converge over the last few decades.

The most widely consumed drug worldwide is cannabis. Three-quarters of all countries report abuse of heroin and two-thirds report abuse of cocaine. Drug-related problems include increased rates of crime and violence, susceptibility to HIV/AIDS and hepatitis, demand for treatment and emergency room visits and a breakdown in social behavior.

Demand reduction strategies seek to prevent the onset of drug use, help drug users break the habit and provide...
[ Read Article ]

More Drug Addiction Treatment Resources

Fat Dumb & Happy

In the News

Addiction Doctors Ask for Treatment, Not More Jail, for Son of Michael Douglas
A group of well-known addiction doctors is urging that the son of Michael Douglas receive treatment, instead of additional jail time, for his latest drug offense. Read More ...

Drug & Alcohol Treatment Center Passages Ventura Celebrates Three Years of Treating Substance Abuse
Passages Ventura drug and alcohol addiction treatment center celebrates its third birthday next week.Ventura, CA (PRWEB) May 10, 2012 Passages Ventura drug and alcohol substance abuse treatment center – the sister rehab facility to the world-famous Passages Malibu - celebrates three years of treating thousands of clients for drug and/or alcohol addiction on May 17, 2012. ... Read More ...

Ground broken on drug, alcohol addiction treatment center
Addiction is a disease that knows no boundaries. After more than a decade of trying, however, Lehigh County officials said a detoxification and treatment program will soon be offered. "We had been probably the largest metropolitan area in Pennsylvania that did not have its own alcohol and drug rehabilitation program," said Lehigh County Executive Don Cunningham. After a decade of setbacks ... Read More ...

Syndicate this site

Privacy Notice | Terms of Use | Contact Us