Matthew Perry’s contribution to the world didn’t end with the conclusion of the popular sitcom Friends. He is now extending his talents into the arena of addiction recovery. After his own battle with addiction, Perry has decided to team up with interventionist and addiction specialist Earl Hightower to transform his Malibu home into a place for…
Although more men die annually due to prescription painkiller misuse, the number of women who are dying due to abuse of these drugs is on the rise. In 2010, around 18 women died each day due to overdose on prescription painkillers, which was about 6,600 women that year. Abuse of prescription painkillers is a serious…
Are you familiar with designer drugs? Have you talked to your teenager about the dangers of these substances and the consequences of using them? Mixing drugs is dangerous and can be lethal. From WSJ (The Wall Street Journal): NEW YORK, June 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ — New knowledge parents need to know: Psychoactive drugs are increasingly…
Do you take prescription drugs? Are you aware that you could be arrested for driving under the influence of your prescription drugs even when taken as directed? As reported by NBC Latino – DUI — driving under the influence — or DWI — driving while intoxicated — typically suggests driving under the influence of alcohol.…
Here is some good news for addicts in Vermont: The state is among 13 others to pass a 911 Good Samaritan law, which protects the victim and witnesses to an overdose from being charged with certain drug related crimes. This encourages more people to call when they witness an overdose, since they don’t have to…
Drugfree.org reports that college students who are concerned about their calorie intake or who are looking for a different and more intense buzz are now inhaling alcohol. In this dangerous new way to consume alcohol, people are pouring the booze over dry ice and “smoking” it, which can cause a dangerous reaction in the body…
Memorial Day is nearly upon us, how will you spend the holiday? For so many people, Memorial Day has become just another US holiday that is all about drinking and partying. The long weekend in conjunction with the beginning of summer is great reason to celebrate, but for many people that means getting really drunk…
As a gold sponsor of this event, Steps to Recovery is excited to announce the Philadelphia premiere of The Anonymous People. With two thirds of American families being affected by addiction, it’s time to stand up and let the world know that even though this illness has no cure, it does have a solution. There…
In an an article published by The Partnership at drugfree.org some alarming survey results were reported. 23% of teens admit to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and many believe these substances improve their driving ability. A new survey of teens finds 23 percent admit they have driven under the influence of alcohol,…
Informative infographic and data about Which Drugs Actually Kill Americans from PopSci. For the original article, click here. Which substances cause the most overdose deaths? Drug and alcohol abuse is an epidemic in the United States, and overdose deaths are on the rise.U.S. drug-related deaths, over time Katie Peek In 2010, there were 80,000 drug and…