New group aims to help those addicted to pot
Teenagers and adults alike think of it as a mild substance with few side effects and a low risk of addiction, she said. That perception makes it a dangerous attraction to teenagers who don't want to try "stronger" drugs. This perception also works well …
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Demi Lovato Helping Joe Jonas Overcome His Struggles With Drug Addiction?
Sources claim that Demi Lovato is helping her former Disney co-worker and ex-boyfriend, Joe Jonas, overcome his own struggles with drug addiction. (Photo : Reuters). Joe Jonas may be struggling with similar issues that plagued his ex-girlfriend and …
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Drug addicts 'can quit smoking' with additional therapy
"Substance abuse treatment programs have historically been hesitant to incorporate concurrent smoking cessation therapies with standard drug addiction treatment because of the concern that patients would drop out of treatment entirely. However …
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Memphis Treatment Center Launches Program to Address Binge Drinking In …
… TN (PRWEB) December 06, 2013. A Memphis treatment center is launching a new program focused on the problem of binge drinking for people living in Memphis and surrounding cities through Drug Addiction Treatment Centers. A 2012 report from the U.S …
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We treat drug users very differently depending on their social class. We need …
This seems to me the best way to deal with the drugs problem, by taking the production and distribution of drugs away from criminals, and by treating it as a medical and social problem rather than a criminal one. People who think the present position …
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Putnam commission sponsors drug treatment beds
WINFIELD, W.Va. — Facing the largest jail bill the county has ever seen, Putnam County commissioners voted Tuesday to contract with a nonprofit group to treat what the county prosecutor sees as the primary problem — drug addiction. "The frustration …
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Attorneys General Ask FDA to Rethink Zohydro ER Approval
"Law enforcement officers, public health workers, and substance abuse treatment providers are just now beginning to stem the tide of prescription drug addiction. We do … "By early December, FDA plans to submit our formal recommendation package to HHS …
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NY drug addict who ran cancer scam pleads guilty
Although Ozarowski could have faced a sentence of up to seven years in prison, Judge John Iliou said he would sentence the 21-year-old to a drug treatment program for up to two years plus an additional year's probation. Ozarowski, who's … When one …
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They always say that admitting to a problem is that hardest part of recovery. However, this isn’t always true. What do you do after that? Where do you turn to? For those battling drug addictions, this can be a very difficult process. When dealing with drug rehab, Los Angeles is often the city to go to. There is a Los Angeles drug treatment center every couple miles. But, getting to the point where rehab is an option is also a very hard battle. Those battling with drug addictions need support. It is important not to feel punished or guilty when dealing with a drug issue. Here are some tips for those dealing with addiction or helping someone who is.

Friends are crucial in a time like this. No one can beat an addiction alone. Often times, family can be too helpful or too angry, where as friends want nothing but to help. If your friend is addicted to drugs and looking for help, reach out to them. One of the most powerful tools to be addiction is support. Feeling like someone else wants them to quit and is willing to help them can be the deciding factor. Also, don’t be a fair weather friend. If you quit as soon as the situation gets sticky, you will hurt the person greatly.

Also, for those who are dealing with addiction, the people you surround yourself with is important. If your drug abuse is a social thing, or started as a social thing, you need to find new friends. Don’t attend parties while trying to get clean. However, don’t sit at home and have no social life. It is important to go out and stay busy so the temptation is lessened. Even if your friends are not addicted to drugs, explain to them that you are, and it is difficult for you to resist when they do drugs around you. If they won’t change for you, it is time to invest in a new group of friends.

Local support groups can also be a godsend in a time like this. If rehab is too expensive, or perhaps you’re simply not ready, these are a great alternative. They are support groups similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, but they target specific drugs. These are usually more popular than you realized especially if you live in the city. The sessions are usually held in gyms or local meeting halls, so they are easily accessible. Through groups like this you can find other people suffering like you who may help your beat you addiction.

A lot of people turn to religion when dealing with drug addiction. Religion can be something to focus on or a way to call out for help. Lots of people find god and use god as support. Some people turn to more spiritual religions as a way to channel their addiction into something more positive. Also, activities such as yoga and running can be a great way to keep busy. The key is getting help and not leaving any room for relapse.