addiction treatment Archives

Clamping down on prescription painkiller abuse

Published on May 30, 2013

An informative look into the FDA’s attempts to crack down on prescription drugs. More here.

Published on May 28, 2013

A recent study reveals a lack in substance use disorder training in our nation’s doctors….

Published on May 22, 2013

Drug addiction amongst pregnant women is not a widespread problem occuring in the field of…

Published on May 9, 2013

Substance abuse among high school and college-age students has been a lingering issue that continues…

Published on May 6, 2013

Retirement is often painted with palm trees, exquisite meals, big smiles, and fine living. To…

Published on April 15, 2013

Merriam-Webster’s definition of “addiction” – compulsive need for and use of a habit-forming substance (as heroin,…

Published on April 5, 2013

Video game addiction? Yes, video game addiction has evolved into a serious problem. Serious enough…

Published on April 3, 2013

“Doctor shopping” according to Tennessee law is defined by a patient who receives the same or…