Help Is Available for Those With Substance Use Disorders

Published December 8, 2012

Help is available for those with substance use disorders

Filed under: symptoms of drug addiction

When an individual persists in use of alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of a substance, substance dependence may be diagnosed. Compulsive and repetitive use may result in tolerance to the effects of the drug and withdrawal symptoms …
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Tennessee Requiring Hospitals to Report Babies Born Addicted to Drugs

Filed under: symptoms of drug addiction

Symptoms include high-pitched cries, tremors, fever and vomiting. Drug dependent babies require more hospital care. For NAS babies receiving TennCare benefits, the cost was five times more than for other babies. Starting in January, Tennessee hospitals …
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