chronic pain

YOUR NEIGHBOR a COLUMN by KATIE S. BROWN

YOUR NEIGHBOR A COLUMN BY KATIE S. BROWN
Practical solutions to help those suffering from chronic pain are sorely needed, especially since physicians and people are increasingly concerned about the abuse of prescription drugs and the problem of creating addicts.… Continue reading

Legalized Pot Would Mean More Addiction

Legalized pot would mean more addiction
(CNN)– “The war on drugs has failed” is a mantra often heard in policy and media circles these days. But not only is the phrase outdated (the 1980s called — they want their slogan… Continue reading

Suspension: SCHSC Can't Provide Substance Abuse Treatment for 90 Days

Suspension: SCHSC can't provide substance abuse treatment for 90 days
Suspension: SCHSC can't provide substance abuse treatment for 90 days. South Central Human Service Center's license to provide substance abuse treatment will be suspended starting Monday, leaving some people unsure… Continue reading

Any Ideas for a Title for a College Research Paper?

Question by M R: Any ideas for a title for a college research paper?
I am researching the effects of prescription drug abuse on pain management programs in the United States. The possible conclusion to my paper indicates that the… Continue reading

Is a Human Services Associate Degree Even Worthwhile?

Question by Gottcha: Is A Human Services Associate Degree even Worthwhile?
I’ve had previous experience counseling adolescents sometime ago within a small AODA treatment center. Now am thinking about going back into this field after obtaining an associates degree in… Continue reading

Study: Livestock Drugs, Hardier Bugs

Study: Livestock drugs, hardier bugs
A new study provides the clearest evidence to date that the heavy use of antibiotics in livestock is undermining the use of antibiotics to treat sick humans, based on the way government scientists are… Continue reading