DRUG ABUSE

Does addiction, like alcoholism or drug abuse, go hand-in-hand with mental illness? Learn more about the connection between addiction and mental health.

Teen drinking, smoking and drug abuse are all real worries for parents today. Knowing the signs of addiction can make it possible for parents to get their children into addiction treatment, like drug rehab. Here are tips for parents.

Dr. Sylvia Gearing shares her professional tips on what to do about prescription drug abuse. For more information, please watch Part 1 of this segment, "How to Spot Prescription Drug Abuse." For more information, please visit www.GearingUp.com.

Prescription drug abuse skyrocketing

Teen Drug Abuse Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:21:00 EST

Teen Drug Abuse Thu, 18 Jun 2009 07:21:00 EST

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Ivan Neville speaks candidly about his alcohol and drug abuse. Ivan was at the MusiCares MAP Fund benefit concert honoring Red Hot Chili Peppers lead singer Anthony Kiedis, which takes place at club Nokia in Los Angeles.

Florida Senate Passes Bill Cracking Down on Prescription Drug Abuse Sat, 25 Apr 2009 10:53:00 EST

Educating to Prevent Drug Abuse Sun, 19 Apr 2009 23:57:00 EST

Bipartisan Bill to Limit Prescription Drug Abuse Tue, 24 Mar 2009 19:27:00 EST

Drug Abuse a Continual Problem in MOV Thu, 19 Mar 2009 19:37:00 EST

Fairbanks, AK - KTVF weekly feature "Health Report" -- Teens and prescription drug abuse

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Town Hall meeting on Rx drug abuse 3/5/09

Syracuse, NY - Top Stories of the day -- Drug abuse among teens 3/5/09

Drug Abuse/Schools Mon, 23 Feb 2009 19:53:00 EST

Syracuse, NY - -- In Depth: Dealing Danger - Signs of prescription drug abuse 11/13/08

Ketamine is used as a tranquilizer on large animals such as horses, but people have been using the drug to get high. Watch a clip from Current TV about the dangerous trend.

More people abuse prescription medication than heroine, cocaine and ecstasy combined. Watch a clip from Current TV's documentary, The OxyContin Express, to see how easily the pills are available.

Todd Bridges, former child star and recovering addict, shares his story of drug abuse and addiction in his book, Killing Willis: From Diff'rent Strokes to the Mean Streets to the Life I Always Wanted.

Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, talks about what makes someone become addicted to a drug. She also discusses what salivation has to do with it.

Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, talks about the role of the chemical dopamine in drug abuse. She also explains why certain drugs can produce an addiction and others don't.

Child star Jodie Sweetin talks to us about her struggle with drug and alcohol abuse, and how writing her tell-all book helped in the healing process.

Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, talks about how drug addicts should be treated in society. She argues that abusers should be treated the same as anyone with a debilitating disease.

Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, talks about whether addictions and drugs can change someone's personality. She also discusses the level of addictiveness of different type of drugs.

This edition Reh Dogg interviews DJ Naturally Aspirated on Drug Abuse. Need a DJ? Visit http://www.myspace.com/djnaturallyaspirated

Learn about Teen Drinking and Drug Abuse - Isn't teen drinking normal?

Kristen Delgado, 18, is among a wave of teens and 20-somethings addicted to heroin.

It is imperative that you understand how to determine that one of your loved ones or a close friend is using drugs or alcohol. In this video you will learn how to recognize signs of substance abuse. For example, did you know that alienation from others, or severe changes in behavior or even increased defensiveness could all be signs of substance abuse.

http://www.safety-video-bmsh.com/DEALING-WITH-DRUG-AND-ALCOHOL-ABUSE-FOR-EMPLOYEES_p_228-4405.htmlSubstance abuse is a huge, worldwide problem. In the United States alone there are over 50 million binge drinkers, 17 million illegal drug users and almost 15 million people who

Warren Seigel MD FAAP Chief of Pediatrics at Coney Island Hospital Adolescent Expert ... DrMDK.com