The Faces of Drug Addiction


 

The Faces of Drug Addiction – No one is immune to the evils of drug addiction, whether it’s a friend, a family member, or a neighbor. In this story we introduce you to two young men who you would never think would be recovering drug addicts, and it all started with the over-the-counter pain killers. To learn more about Addiction Recovery please go to www.instituteforaddictionstudy.com To learn more about the Le Mont Michel recovery home www.lemontmichel.com or to schedule a tour call 801-733-4472

 

Sports star Chris Herren shares his story of drug addiction

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Herren had his career derailed by drug addiction, getting arrested seven times, crashing into a utility pole while high on cocaine and nearly losing his family after numerous relapses. Today, Herren said, he has been clean for four years, though he …
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Database funding key to fighting prescription drug abuse

Filed under: drug addiction

The proliferation and abuse of prescription pills throughout the state and particularly in the Tampa Bay area is our greatest law enforcement crisis, affecting not only repeat criminals but also otherwise law-abiding citizens struggling with addiction …
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Prescription drug abuse at epidemic levels

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Omaha, NE – The abuse of prescription drugs is at “epidemic” levels in Nebraska and around the country, and some doctors here are calling for better tracking of pain medicine to keep it out of the wrong hands.
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From Twitter:

RT @amarlodhia: RT: Ex TV presenter and model who battled a 20 year drug & alcohol addiction wins business award http://t.co/wsaVAKMA – by NewHighway_UK (NewHighway)

 

From Twitter:

RT @UberFacts Eating two poppy seed bagels will cause you test positive for opiates on a drug test. #WTF – by Stars_Addiction (Stars of Addiction)

 

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RT @CameronDamien: Sex is not a tool drug or addiction Sex is life – by _Snoopyyy (- ? G A Y ?)