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Illicit Drugs Bought Online May Be Poisons, Experts Warn
A case study of two men who were poisoned and turned blue after ingesting what they thought was a recreational drug that they had bought online highlights the dangers of such purchases, a new report claims. Two Oregon men believed they had bought the designer amphetamine derivative 2C-E online, but… continue reading »
A case study of two men who were poisoned and turned blue after ingesting what they thought was a recreational drug that they had bought online highlights the dangers of such purchases, a new report claims. Two Oregon men believed they had bought the designer amphetamine derivative 2C-E online, but the product they actually received was aniline, a highly toxic industrial chemical.
National Drug Survey Shows Big Drop in Methamphetamine Use
Drug use among college-age adults is increasing, driven largely by an increase marijuana use, a national drug-use survey has found.
Drug use among college-age adults is increasing, driven largely by an increase marijuana use, a national drug-use survey has found.
DEA to Ban So-Called “Bath Salts” Drugs
Under mounting pressure from states, the Drug Enforcement Administration says it will temporarily outlaw possession and sale of three synthetic stimulants – often marketed as “bath salts” – as dangerous chemicals that pose an imminent hazard to public health.
Under mounting pressure from states, the Drug Enforcement Administration says it will temporarily outlaw possession and sale of three synthetic stimulants – often marketed as “bath salts” – as dangerous chemicals that pose an imminent hazard to public health.
ER Visits From Ecstasy Jump 75 Percent, U.S. Study Finds
Hospital emergency rooms treated 17,865 patients in 2008 for medical problems caused by Ecstasy, which can cause agitation, heat stroke and heart failure, according to the study released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In 2004, Ecstasy-related ER visits numbered 10,220.
Hospital emergency rooms treated 17,865 patients in 2008 for medical problems caused by Ecstasy, which can cause agitation, heat stroke and heart failure, according to the study released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). In 2004, Ecstasy-related ER visits numbered 10,220.
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SAMHSA Announces a Working Definition of “Recovery”
SAMHSA Announces a Working Definition of “Recovery” SAMHSA recently announced a new working definition of recovery from mental disorders and substance use disorders. The definition is the product of a year-long effort by SAMHSA and a wide range of partners in the behavioral health care community and other fields… continue reading »
SAMHSA Announces a Working Definition of “Recovery”SAMHSA recently announced a new working definition of recovery from mental disorders and substance use disorders. The definition is the product of a year-long effort by SAMHSA and a wide range of partners in the behavioral health care community and other fields to develop a working definition of recovery that captures the essential, common experiences of those recovering from mental disorders and substance use disorders. Major guiding principles support the recovery definition. SAMHSA led this effort as part of its Recovery Support Strategic Initiative. The new working definition of Recovery From Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders is as follows: A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life, and strive to reach their full potential. Through the Recovery Support Strategic Initiative, SAMHSA also has delineated four major dimensions that support a life in recovery:
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