More Bath Salts aka Designer Drugs
New “bath salts” are appearing as a new abuse and health problem. The latest version is an upper – like meth or ecstasy – based on the African Khat plant – mephedrone and MDPF just a few of the names for the several derivatives.
Addiction and Aging Baby-Boomers
An addiction “boom” is happening to people in 50s and 60s – too young to be old, often caring for parents, or under-employed adult children often with their own families, and still working to try to make ends meet – is causing many baby-boomers to have more issues with addiction and substance abuse then perhaps earlier in their life.
New treatment for uppers, and changes in federal funding
No treatment medications for cocaine and meth addicts have been approved by the FDA. Now a new drug that focuses on upper drugs – in combination with motivational counseling – is being clinically tested in San Francisco that may offer cocaine and meth users more hope for better treatment outcomes from their addiction. Also a […]
MCAT, prescription drug abuse leading to heroin, and more about pot
MCAT – a synthetic verson of the stimulant East African khat plant is legal and causing serious overdoses. Prescription drugs abuse can lead to heroin use. And more on the implications of legalizing marijuana.
Coffee can be good for you – according to new studies
Recent news stories highlight some significant health benefits to drinking coffee. Also a look at the new “anti-energy” drinks entering the market.
Holidays – Guilt, Gambling & Java
Those with addiction issues can find the Holiday Season bringing up old wounds – we look at issues of guilt. Also news about treatment for gambling addiction, and a chat about the addictive qualities of caffeine.