How Can We Improve UK Drug and Alcohol Policy?

Published August 31, 2013

How Can We Improve UK Drug and Alcohol Policy? – Speaker(s): Professor David Nutt Chair: Professor Craig Calhoun Recorded on 5 December 2012 in Old Theatre, Old Building. David Nutt will reflect on his ten …

Alcohol Treatment Ocala is Removing the Stigma of Substance Abuse

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The newest treatment programs available at Alcohol Treatment Ocala have been restructured to positively support those seeking treatment while removing any stigma associated with substance abuse and treatment. Share on Twitter Share on Facebook …
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HealthWACH: Doctors on drugs

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Because people develop tolerance, there is a biological reaction when the drug is withdrawn. Another form of physical addiction is the phenomenon of overreaction by the brain to drugs, or cues associated with the drug. For example, when an alcoholic …
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Federal Drug Agency Denies Marijuana Is Less Toxic Than Alcohol

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse released an eyebrow-raising statement to PolitiFact on Monday, denying that marijuana is less toxic than alcohol. "Claiming that marijuana is less toxic than alcohol cannot be substantiated since each possess their …
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