Signs and Symptoms of Prescription Drug Abuse

Are you concerned that a family member may be abusing prescription drugs? Here are some of the signs and symptoms of prescription drug abuse.

Opioid Abuse

Opioids are commonly abused prescription drugs.

  • These include:
  • Oxycontin
  • Vicodin
  • Other painkillers

The signs… Continue reading

What Role Does the Physician Play in Prescription Drug Abuse?

Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of The National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses the role physicians play in prescription drug abuse.

What is prescription drug abuse?

Prescription drug abuse means using a controlled, mind-altering substance without a prescription from a… Continue reading

Alcoholism: Alcohol Dependence Syndrome

Carl Arrogante, a marriage and family therapist and addiction specialist, discusses Alcoholism and Alcohol Dependence Syndrome in this Special Report.

 What is alcoholism?

Alcoholism, which is known as alcohol dependence syndrome, is a disease that is characterized by… Continue reading

How to Perform an Intervention

How To Perform an Intervention is the subject of this Special Report by Carl Arrogante, a family therapist and addiction specialist.

How to Perform an Intervention

The initial, most important step to the intervention process is planning. A family member… Continue reading

Prescription Drug Facts

Siobhan Morse, Executive Director of the National Institute for Holistic Addiction Studies discusses Prescription Drug Facts.

 What are the common misconceptions about prescription drug abuse?

There is a reason that prescription drugs are intended to be taken under the… Continue reading

Drug Abuse: A Comprehensive Approach

John Giordano, founder of G&G Holistic Treatment, discusses the importance of taking a comprehensive approach to treatment for addiction and drug dependence:

The brain chemistry is very important.

First of all, these drugs, pills and medications all affect the brain… Continue reading