Author: Larry C.

Recovering painkiller Addict, Network Engineer and Consultant.

Signs and Symptoms of Drug use in Teens

By Mark Gregston It used to be that older teens were most susceptible to drug experimentation, but kids today are experimenting earlier and earlier. In fact, 10- to 14- year-olds are now the most likely to begin experimenting with one…

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3moms help spread awareness about dangers of substance abuse

A nontraditional approach to substance abuse education prevention and awareness is what makes 3moms unique. It brings parents together and puts a face on substance abuse through parent-to-parent contact. “We encourage parents to spend time with their kids, talk about…

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Am I Addicted to Codeine?

Codeine addiction is a very real problem that affects people all over the world. Codeine is a painkiller and is found in prescription drugs like Tylenol and Nurofen. It is a highly addictive substance that can lead to physical and…

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Methadone Withdrawal Symptoms

Methadone Withdrawal Symptoms When it comes to getting off of methadone it is important to know it will take time. It does not happen overnight. This is tough because of the way our world is now, we want everything right…

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Methadone, Opiate and Heroin Detox

More people die every year from methadone than from heroin. I read an article today that happened to mention that one of the people involved in the situation being written about was a methadone counselor. I was curious to find…

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L.A.’s “Walking Man” Found dead, was under investigation

A doctor and neighborhood fixture found dead in his hot tub this week was under investigation in connection with his treatment of a patient who overdosed on the prescription drug Oxycontin, authorities said. Marc Abrams, the doctor known as the…

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