Injecting drug users have poor access to HIV services (PhysOrg)
AG calls for lockdown on teen prescription drug abuse (Snoqualmie Valley Record)
Struggling With Drug Addiction Or Alcohol Addiction?
Abington Heights drug policy working, officials say, but heroin problem remains (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
Raising awareness: Task force seeks input on drug use in area (The Gleaner)
Crystal Meth Addiction
CADEC Forum to discuss prescription drug abuse (Red Bluff Daily News)
Doctor claims Viola Barrios’ killer has fetal alcohol syndrome (WOAI San Antonio)
Detoxing Addicts who Use Daily
In the process of seeking detox, a crystal meth addict who uses every day has much to think about. Crack, Cocaine, and even a heavy marijuana user, will need a psychological detox process. Although a standard hospital will not formerly detox an addict for crystal meth, it is widely recognized by MDs that the debilitating craving needs this psychological detox process. Most residential treatment programs in Orange County who offer detox, should allow a daily user or someone addicted to these substances, including: heroine, barbiturate, oxy codeine, or severe alcoholic placing them on a specific track, allowing them to focus on their physical well being and deal with their sleep deprivation and severe cravings. Once an addict is cleared from the detox facility commonly they start activities in a daily treatment regimen.