The Addiction Helpline

Published August 2, 2013

The Addiction Helpline – According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, prescription medication is the second most abused substance next to marijuana. The abuse of prescribed dru…

Springville Journal editorial: They tried to make me go to rehab, but I said no

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California drug and alcohol treatment center Michael's House reported that the United States is currently experiencing “some of the highest levels of drug addiction” in history. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, young people aged 18 …
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Eight-year-old child among thousands of callers to smoking Quitline in past 12 …

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Queensland Health Deputy Director-General Michael Cleary said most were seeking help in giving up smoking, but the eight-year-old wanted assistance for a parent's nicotine addiction. Another 656 Queenslanders aged between 18 and 21 phoned 13 QUIT …
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Painkiller generation: Third of young people taking over-the-counter pills …

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… or offering the best treatments. Joanna Hamilton, director of charity Migraine Action, said: “We have certainly seen an increase in calls to our helpline. … And they can lead to addiction.” The research also found 40% of under 25s realised they …
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