Underage drinking is a common problem among youth in the United States. Each year underage drinking is the cause of over 4,300 deaths, and 11% of all alcohol consumed in the U.S. is in those aged 12 to 20 years [1]. High School In high schools, underage drinking is common among all age groups and [...]
Ritualistic abuse is described as an act of physical, emotional, sexual, and mental, abuse that is repeated over an extended time [1]. It is often used to reinforce beliefs and ideology in sex cults. It can involve individuals, families, and children, including infants. Abuse is typically severe and usually includes torture or killing the person. When a [...]
Marijuana, or cannabis, is becoming more common for medical use and withdrawal purposes in treatment centers. States across America are legalizing marijuana as further research is being published about its positive medical benefits. Research has suggested that there are some benefits for using marijuana with opiate withdrawal symptom relief [1]. What It Does Marijuana contains [...]
Contributor: Megan Wilson, BS, CADC, Timberline Knolls Residential Treatment Center Drug addiction, especially with pharmaceutical medications, is always an area of great concern throughout our country. Moreover, addiction in the suburbs can be as common as it is in urban areas. So what are parents to do within the confines of their own families? The [...]
Finding Ethical Drug Rehab Programs in addiction treatment and recovery often prove to be complicated and difficult. What makes matters even more complicated is that it may or may not be acknowledged in law and professional ethics codes, rendering the issue a controversial one. If you or a loved one is thinking about entering rehab, [...]MEDICAL ADVICE DISCLAIMER: The service, and any information contained on the website or provided through the service, is provided for informational purposes only. The information contained on or provided through this service is intended for general consumer understanding and education and not as a substitute for medical or psychological advice, diagnosis, or treatment. All information provided on the website is presented as is without any warranty of any kind, and expressly excludes any warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.