Monthly Archives: November 2009

Another State Shows Rise in Methadone-Related Overdose Deaths

The Reuters news agency reported in early November that the state of Washington claimed methadone was involved in 64 percent of fatal overdoses of prescription opiates. This is yet another state where this is the case, yet even more money … Continue reading

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Marijuana Potency Causing More than Abuse

A recent report from the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) at Columbia University detailed some alarming statistics regarding marijuana abuse among teens. Some of the trends noted were that there was an increase of more than 135% … Continue reading

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Defining "Holistic" Drug Rehab

In a health-conscious society, the term “holistic” has become more of a fad in many cases than an actual treatment. In the drug rehab field, holistic has been found to have two separate definitions or applications. While most people believe … Continue reading

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