Drug Addiction Help

I Have an Alcohol Problem?

Question by sadiemae: I have an alcohol problem?
I’m 53 and been on 60ml of prozac, trazadone and xanax. I drink about 8 beers also every day. I want to stop drinking cause I’m so messed-up and hardly eat anything. I’m 5’9 and weigh about 110pnds. Please, if… Continue reading

Jefferson County Bus Crash 6 Months Later

Jefferson County bus crash 6 months later
KNOXVILLE (WATE) – It's just been over six months since a deadly church bus crash on Interstate 40 in Jefferson County that killed eight people and injured 14. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is still investigating the cause of that crash. Officials say …… Continue reading

A Look at Heroin Use, Deaths in Some US States

A look at heroin use, deaths in some US states
A look at some state-specific findings: — CALIFORNIA: California has seen an increase in heroin addicts seeking treatment since fiscal year 2006-2007, as a proportion of addicts seeking treatment for all drugs including alcohol. Despite that, heroin …
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Opiate Epidemic Leads Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to Declare Public

Opiate epidemic leads Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick to declare public
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick on Thursday declared a public health emergency as the state, like much of the northeast U.S., is dealing with an epidemic of heroin and opiate-based prescription drug abuse. (Republican File Photo). Print … our …… Continue reading

Interested in Becoming a Drug Abuse Counselor?

Question by SophiesMom: Interested in becoming a drug abuse counselor?
I’ve been really interested for a long time in getting involved with drug abuse counseling. I live in Ohio. I have a BA but in a completely unrelated field (Art History). I can’t even seem to find a volunteer opportunity.… Continue reading

Alcoholic Court Stenographer Wreaks Havoc With Gibberish

Alcoholic court stenographer wreaks havoc with gibberish
ALCOHOLIC New York court stenographer Daniel Kochanski wreaked havoc on some 30 court cases after typing 'gibberish' instead of documenting speech, at one point 'going Shining' and repeatedly typing 'I hate my job'. The actions of Kochanski, who has …
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