prescription drug abuse

Relationship After Drug/alcohol Abuse?

Question by hopelesslydevoted: Relationship after drug/alcohol abuse?
[rewrite]My boyfriend of almost 2 years began showing signs of a drinking problem about 6 months ago. He was arrested while drunk for disorderly conduct. After that, he stopped drinking so much, but began again during a visit with his family. He then really kicked his butt out of drinking. However, I recently found out that he traded his alcohol addiction for a meth addiction. He is now in jail after failing a drug test at a hospital b/c he was having feelings of paranoia and anxiety and thought it was a psychological problem–it’s not, it was part of his drug abuse. I’d love some advice on how to move on with my life. We had plans to get married, and I’m just crushed to know of all the lies and deceit that took over this relationship. I still care for him and want to help him but know I NEED to move on with my life without him. Any advice or suggestions of where to seek advice would be much appreciated.

Drug Epidemic Focus of Panel

Drug epidemic focus of panel
[rewrite]Tom L'Esperance, Vermont State Police commander; David Orrick, who has been teaching a course at Norwich on drug abuse and crime since 1979; and Max Schlueter, who is director of the Vermont Center for Justice Research and who analyzes statewide …[/rewrite]
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Studies find new drugs greatly lower cholesterol
[rewrite]WASHINGTON (AP) — A new group of experimental medicines can dramatically lower cholesterol, raising hopes of a fresh option for people who can't tolerate or don't get enough help from Lipitor and other statin drugs that have been used for this for …[/rewrite]
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Still Time to Enroll for ACA Health Coverage

Still time to enroll for ACA health coverage
[rewrite]That's about to change under the Affordable Care Act, which Struthers said will help bridge this gap and "do wonderful things for our working patients in West Virginia," adding that she's gotten the same message from her fellow doctors. … Thanks to …[/rewrite]
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Manchin says FDA's Zohydro approval is 'life or death' for West Virginia
[rewrite]Manchin said Zohydro, which could soon be available to patients, has the potential to add dramatically to the already epidemic levels of prescription drug abuse in West Virginia and across the country. He's already introduced legislation to reverse the …[/rewrite]
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Drug Addiction : How to Help a Loved One With Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction : How to Help a Loved One with Drug Addiction — To help a loved one with drug addiction, one of the most important things to do is to be supportive. Help your loved one suffering from drug addiction with t…


Rehab center in Santa Fe Springs unveils new monument
[rewrite]LACADA was founded in 1971 by Dr. Ethan Allen and his wife, Alice, who were concerned about young people and their families who needed help preventing drug abuse. The agency provides services addressing substance abuse and related issues, including …[/rewrite]
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Know Everything About Signs of Drug Abuse and Addiction

Know everything about signs of drug abuse and addiction
[rewrite]Knowing the signs of drug abuse and addiction will help you with identifying problems with family and friends. Addictions are defined as a compulsive need for and use of habit-forming … It is not surprising that teens who abuse alcohol and other …[/rewrite]
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Take Back Youth Aims to Teach Parents, Teens About Drug Abuse
[rewrite]Addiction is a real issue here in our community, and unfortunately, much of it begins with teenage drug use. That's why the Alcohol and … It's meant to help spark conversations between parents and kids, about the dangers of drugs. "We need to start …[/rewrite]
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What Should I Expect at My 1st Visit With a Pain Management Specialist?

Question by Queen V: What should I expect at my 1st visit with a pain management specialist?
[rewrite]I have my 1st appt with a pain management dr. this afternoon, and I’m a little nervous. I have chronic back pain and pain from endometriosis. I’ve been in pain for so long and have so many symptoms. I don’t know how to word everything and not leave anything out. I’ve been given the runaround so many times by other docs, I’m afraid I won’t be taken seriously. I’m in so much pain and haven’t been able to sleep because I can’t get comfortable. I feel desperate at this point. I don’t want to look like a druggie but I’m really hoping they can give me something to lessen my pain so I can get some sleep.
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