The News
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Prescription drug use and types of drugs on the rise
The go-to references for measuring prescription drug use in America are called the MTF and the NSDUH reports. We help you learn more about these baseline surveys. We also present a summary of the most important statistics for prescription drug use from 2008 and 2009. Get the facts here.
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BOOK REVIEW: Raise the Bottom
This book promises to tell you how to keep “secret alcoholics” from hurting your business. Does it live up to its promises to help you protect the workplace? As always, an honest review here.
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Florida pain clinics – Too much or too little regulation?
Need a fix? Why not join the thousands of others who are heading to Florida to get legal doses of pain pills? Well, the state legislature is hoping to make that more difficult. More info on how laws are toughening up on Florida pain clinics.
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Top 10 states with substance abuse counselor problems
Ever heard of the National Practitioner Data Bank? Since 1986, this federal listing helps our health system track medical professionals who are not to be trusted. Which states have declared the most defunct Substance Abuse Counselors? Not surprisingly: the wild, wild West.
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Help for drug addicts
This month’s topic is prescription drug addiction. Just a brief reminder of the steps that you can take if you suspect that you or a loved one is addicted to pain medicines, stimulants or depressants sold over-the-counter or by prescription.
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Back from maternity leave
Excited to be back after more than a year away! My son is almost 8 months old now and doing very well. Feel free to send me your parenting tips for this little guy. Is it possible to be addicted to your family?
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Suboxone doctors
Dr. Jana Burson explains WHO can prescribe Suboxone, HOW MUCH it costs to see Suboxone doctors and how you can FIND A SUBOXONE DOCTOR here.
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Destination maternity
I’m pregnant! And counting the days to baby’s arrival. I’ll be back online in a while. Until then, you can navigate to posts using the search bar and comment on them while I am gone. I will respond as soon as I return. Email me at lee@addictionblog.org.
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Maternity leave – Are U.S. laws favoring families?
In preparing for maternity leave, I look into the laws the govern women’s and family’s rights to take time off. Are U.S. standards meeting global trends? Find out here.
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BOOK REVIEW: The 12 Step Buddhist
The writing of Darren Littlejohn is both informative and instructive in this handy-dandy intro to Buddhism via the 12 steps. If you’re looking for an alternative path, this book can take you through the 12 Steps Buddhist-style. Read on for more reasons why you should buy this book!
