Signs of Prescription Drug Abuse

When the news suggests prescription drug abuse is going on, what factors did they check that suggest prescription drug abuse? Like when they say pain pills are overused, how do they know it's not just for actual pain? What are these "signs" of prescription pain killer abuse?

Outpatient vs. Intensive Outpatient Treatment

What is the difference between outpatient treatment and "intensive" outpatient treatment, for drug addiction? We are looking at options for local outpatient treatment centers and therapy/counseling for addiction treatment. Rehab isn't needed this time, and meetings weren't really enough last time. W

How much does drug detox cost?

What is the typical price range for drug detox programs?

What is an IDRC?

In New Jersey, I got another DUI and now I have to go to a 12 hour IDRC.

Opiate vs. Opioid - What is the difference between Opiate and Opioid?

These terms seem to be used interchangeably.

New Jersey 211 for Drugs

Does New Jersey have a Dial 2-1-1 (211) program for drug problems?

.01% Alcohol

Is 0.01% Alcohol (BAC) legal?

After receiving tickets for 0.01% alcohol, many people wonder if it's legal or even possible to measure that, or why they got a ticket for such a low value. There is a reason...

Why can't I sleep without my Vicodin?

I lowered my dosage of Vicodin ever since my pain lessened, but now I am experiencing serious insomnia. I am restless and and frequently have headaches. When will this go away?

What is Medical Detox?

What is Medical Detox? How is it different from drug or alcohol detox?

What is cocaethylene?

A book I'm reading said using cocaine along with alcohol creates cocaethylene/cocaethyline in the body, which is an addicting drug worse than cocaine (?) Really?

Does New Jersey have a Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PMP)?

Is the State of New Jersey monitoring prescribing of drugs like pain killers?

Oxycodone vs Hydrocodone

How do heroin and powerful prescription painkillers, like oxycodone (Oxycontin), hydrocodone, roxy, Fentanyl, and Opana, differ? What is the difference between heroin and oxycodone, hydrocodone?

Is AA only for alcoholics?

My brother has been going to AA meetings for five years to help with his heroin addiction. I know that AA is known for its open-arms policy, but it seems odd for a heroin addict to attend alcoholics anonymous. Do all AA programs accept drug addicts?

Serenity Prayer

What is the official/exact/original/accurate Serenity Prayer?

Symptoms of prescription drug addiction?

What are the symptoms of prescription drug addiction? I fear that a family member ...

Prescription drug addiction is often difficult to identify, and many people are unaware of their own dependencies. Are we following doctor's orders?

What are the signs of alcohol addiction?

There is so much out there about alcoholism, being an alcoholic, etc. but what are the actual symptoms of alcohol ADDICTION? People can like to drink, like to get drunk, like to drink in the morning, drink till passing out, etc. but that doesn't mean they are addicted to alcohol.

What exactly happens to your body when you overdose (OD) on drugs?

I know that an overdose means you have taken too much drugs at once, but what does that mean for your body? What is the science behind a drug overdose (OD)? How do people die from overdosing? Can you survive an OD?

Can I continue to take Xanax while I get rehab for Heroin?

Are they going to let me keep my Xanax while in rehab for heroin? I know I need my Xanax for my mental health. Xanax has never been the problem, I just need help with my heroin addiction...

How do I do an intervention? (for heroin addiction)

How do I perform an intervention for a heroin addict or someone struggling with heroin abuse?

What are the symptoms of heroin addiction withdrawal?

Heroin addiction withdrawal symptoms. Is Goosebumps part of it?