NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS
June 27, 2018
Despite the fact that the first needle exchange program opened in the United States in 1988 (in Tacoma, Washington), this policy is still at the center of a huge debate. Many people believe
Despite the fact that the first needle exchange program opened in the United States in 1988 (in Tacoma, Washington), this policy is still at the center of a huge debate. Many people believe
The majority of people start out using prescription opioids for perfectly legal, legitimate reasons. These medications, which include oxycodone (Oxycontin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine, and morphine, are effective painkillers and can relax the body.
While only 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, a disproportionate number of rural communities are struggling with drug abuse and opioid abuse in particular. According to the Centers for Disease Control
Once you’ve made the decision to find help for a substance abuse problem, the first questions you need to ask are where you’re going to seek treatment, and what type would be best
Some careers have considerably higher rates of drug and alcohol abuse than others. Typically, these jobs are high-stress, but the location and low wages can also play a role. Men tend to misuse drugs
Relapse is, unfortunately, a common part of the recovery process. The reasons why people relapse and the effect it has on their long-term sobriety vary, but if you understand your triggers you can
Despite the fact that the first needle exchange program opened in the United States in 1988 (in Tacoma, Washington), this policy is still at the center of a huge debate. Many people believe
The majority of people start out using prescription opioids for perfectly legal, legitimate reasons. These medications, which include oxycodone (Oxycontin), hydrocodone (Vicodin), codeine, and morphine, are effective painkillers and can relax the body.
While only 20 percent of Americans live in rural areas, a disproportionate number of rural communities are struggling with drug abuse and opioid abuse in particular. According to the Centers for Disease Control
Once you’ve made the decision to find help for a substance abuse problem, the first questions you need to ask are where you’re going to seek treatment, and what type would be best
Some careers have considerably higher rates of drug and alcohol abuse than others. Typically, these jobs are high-stress, but the location and low wages can also play a role. Men tend to misuse drugs
Relapse is, unfortunately, a common part of the recovery process. The reasons why people relapse and the effect it has on their long-term sobriety vary, but if you understand your triggers you can
