The Kid's Doctor: Prescription Drug Abuse
The Kid's Doctor: Prescription Drug Abuse
Filed under: Drug Addiction Illinois
The rate of prescription pain killer abuse is growing rapidly and a new study says it's 40% higher than previous generations making it the second most common type of illegal drug use after marijuana. Researchers found: – 129% increase in ER visits …
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Autopsy: Suspect in reservation slayings shot self
Filed under: Drug Addiction Illinois
Authorities have not explained a motive for the rampage, though Celaya had a history of drug abuse and had been in child support and custody battles with the mother of the children. Authorities said he opened fire at the family compound on the …
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A convenient scapegoat
Filed under: Drug Addiction Illinois
Yet, Chicago, Illinois, has some of the strictest gun-control laws in America. Then again … Likewise, there are tens of millions of marijuana users who use it responsibly or medicinally, who never go on to use hard drugs or become drug addicts. And …
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Ask Amy: Mother's addiction is heartbreaking for son
Filed under: Drug Addiction Illinois
My parents are getting a divorce, and my dad says it is partly because she refuses to admit she has a drug problem or take responsibility for her life. Whenever I try to talk about this, my mother becomes … Wanting an Addiction-Free Mama. DEAR …
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