Some Downward Progress
Many older folks turn to cannabis to self-medicate the pain and sleep problems that can plague old age. As they become dependent on cannabis, we could see the emergence of more health-related problems there.
7 Trips to Rehab, Part One
These are issues that users seldom take into consideration, in the rush to get the drug. But healthcare professionals, and their attorneys, have to consider them.
Unless you watched the family's reality TV show (2002-2005), you might not be familiar with the subject of the linked article -- it's Kelly Osbourne, daughter of famed "heavy metal" musician Ozzy.
She's been through rehabs seven different times, and wants to share her observations. There are too many to address here, so I'll make this Part One of two. First, a link to the original article:
Kelly Osbourne says her first rehab stint was like 'university on how to be a better drug addict'
Osbourne begins with the claim that rehab patients easily manipulate program staff into giving them additional medication (presumably the kind that isn't really needed). All you need to do, she reports, is to threaten to sign out of the program.
"People," she claims, "threatened to leave until they got given what they wanted, whether it be Ambien for sleep, Valium for nerves…” I’ve seen that happen too. She assumes, however, that the nurse acquiesces simply because the program’s...
She's been through rehabs seven different times, and wants to share her observations. There are too many to address here, so I'll make this Part One of two. First, a link to the original article:
Kelly Osbourne says her first rehab stint was like 'university on how to be a better drug addict'
Osbourne begins with the claim that rehab patients easily manipulate program staff into giving them additional medication (presumably the kind that isn't really needed). All you need to do, she reports, is to threaten to sign out of the program.
"People," she claims, "threatened to leave until they got given what they wanted, whether it be Ambien for sleep, Valium for nerves…” I’ve seen that happen too. She assumes, however, that the nurse acquiesces simply because the program’s...
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Some Downward Progress
Many older folks turn to cannabis to self-medicate the pain and sleep problems that can plague old age. As they become dependent on cannabis, we could see the emergence of more health-related problems there.
Good News on the Overdose Front
Some less good news: Law enforcement sees evidence of aggressive efforts by drug cartels to establish supply lines and operations within the US.
Mean Green
At this point in the US, there are allegedly a couple of hundred thousand people who would reasonably qualify as ketamine-addicted.
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7 Trips to Rehab, Part One
These are issues that users seldom take into consideration, in the rush to get the drug. But healthcare professionals, and their attorneys, have to consider them.
Gambling with TikTok
They're mostly young themselves, as is their target audience, and dedicated to portraying gambling as a far more fun, safe, and profitable activity than it really is.
Warning Labels on Liquor — Worth the Effort?
Of course, we should expect significant opposition from the alcohol industry.
Life in a Hot Spot
Make it a continuing effort, using strategies based in evidence, and harnessing the power of human interaction-- instead of relying on a burst of anti-drug education, however intense.
Hunter on Trial
...in the claustrophobic environment of a trial, it seems it's still permissible to treat the consequences of this complex, multifactorial chronic disorder as simply the result of some poor soul’s irresponsible decision-making.
7 Trips to Rehab, Part One
These are issues that users seldom take into consideration, in the rush to get the drug. But healthcare professionals, and their attorneys, have to consider them.
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Dear Abby
Like I said, everybody has an opinion. That applies to therapists, too.
A Breakthrough in Depression Treatment?
In the past, the task of selecting the right treatment for a depressed patient has been more than a little hit or miss, involving a certain amount of trial and error.
Dear Abby
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Exercising for Chronic Pain Relief
We've known for several decades that regular exercise, even the mild sort, helps lessen symptoms of depression. It comes as no surprise that it may also help with CPS and the mood problems that accompany it.
Drugs in Jail
If 70% or more of a jail population has been identified as having a drug or alcohol problem – that does happen – then what you’re really operating is a treatment center that happens to have bars on the windows and guards at the entrance.
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In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
First Person Hard Charger
In fact, in many instances, the trauma that occurs after they’re addicted is more damaging than what happened before.
Diagnosing Cannabis Use Disorder: Updated
It certainly makes sense that if you suffer from a major mental illness, you should stay away from pot.
Video: Practical Advice on Prescription Painkiller Problems
People have abused opiates for 5,000 years. As much as medicine depends on them, they've always created problems for a percentage of users.
