October 4, 2019 by John Fernandez
Roundup: Vaping’s ‘Chemical Burns’; ADHD Guidelines...
Some Vaping-Linked Lung Injuries Resemble Chemical Burns, Researchers Say The damage to...
Addiction Treatment: Mending the Patient and Family
You’ve heard the cliché. There is no “I” in team. There’s also no “I” in treatment or recovery. When it comes to treatment for substance...
May 15, 2014 / 3 min read
Dangerous Double Shot: Drinking & Driving
The recent arrest of recording star Justin Bieber on Miami Beach was not a scripted reality television show. Bieber’s real-life drama and arrest for alleged...
April 7, 2014 / 3 min read
Heroin Epidemic: Treatments and Options
From rich-and-famous stars to the poor and homeless, heroin overdoses are on the uptick. Earlier this year, for example, actor Philip Seymour Hoffman died on...
March 26, 2014 / 3 min read
Facts on Drug Addiction Revealed
Confused? Conflicted? Overwhelmed? When it comes to drugs, alcohol and addiction, the facts can be perplexing for parents and teens. The issues are tough, but...
January 29, 2014 / 3 min read
Are eCigarettes a Safer Smoking Alternative?
Driving through town or walking in a strip mall, you can’t go far without bumping into a storefront full of pen-sized contraptions and colorful bottles...
November 21, 2013 / 2 min read
Women and Alcohol: The New Truths
Alcohol addiction is an equal opportunity health risk, with little concern about income, education or gender. Just ask Elizabeth Vargas, the 51-year-old anchorwoman for ABC’s...
November 14, 2013 / 3 min read
From Glee to Reality: Teens, Prescription Drugs...
The topic of teenage drug abuse dramatically upstaged other plot lines on Glee, a popular television show about a high school singing club. Addiction took...
October 24, 2013 / 3 min read
Talk to Your Kids about Drugs
Many children and teens are faced with the decision to try tobacco drugs or alcohol. Is your child equipped to handle this pressure? Kids say...
September 13, 2013 / 3 min read
