Signs of Substance Abuse

Published June 23, 2013

Signs of substance abuse –

Recovering addict reveals how he escaped a life of drugs

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

By age 18, he was an addict but couldn't see the signs he was destroying his life, unlike his family. Drugs were his escape from reality, he said, and although his family could see the damage drug abuse was having on his life, it wasn't until he came …
Read more on Toowoomba Chronicle

Gundersen study finds heroin, other drugs in pregnant women

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

Gundersen treats pregnant women who are identified as having drug problems, and their babies are monitored, said Emily Newbury, an OB/GYN nurse at the hospital who is on a team with Schauberger treating addiction issues. “We're seeing it as a growing …
Read more on La Crosse Tribune

Gov. Shumlin signs new law cracking down on abuse of prescription and other …

Filed under: signs of drug abuse

On June 5, Gov. Peter Shumlin signed into law a comprehensive package of legislation designed to crack down on drug addiction and the crimes linked to abuse of prescription and other drugs, including methamphetamines. In addition, another new law …
Read more on Mountaintimes