Drug abuse, also known as substance abuse, involves the repeated and excessive use of chemical substances to achieve a certain effect. These substances may be “street” drugs, illegal due to their high potential for dependence and abuse. They also may be substances acquired with the instruction of a medical professional which was then used for [...]
Archive | December, 2009
Bulletin Board: Dec. 26, 2009 (The Charleston Gazette)
More info…Elk Valley Public Service District Commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Dec. 29 at 100 Bream Drive, Elkview. For information, call 304-965-1676. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Charleston Chapter meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 109,… bipolar symptoms
Oxycontin Treatment
Taken from the opium alkaloid, oxycontin is a white, odorless, crystalline powder. It is also called oxycodone hydrochloride which is known as a potent painkiller. Oxycontin is commonly used as a mild to severe pain reliever for patients with chronic pain. Cancer patients are commonly prescribed with this substance and it has been acknowledged for [...]
Bulletin Board: Dec. 26, 2009 (The Charleston Gazette)
More info…Elk Valley Public Service District Commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Dec. 29 at 100 Bream Drive, Elkview. For information, call 304-965-1676. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance, Charleston Chapter meets Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in Room 109,… bipolar living
Bipolar Disorder
Mood disorders are mental disorders characterized by disturbance in one’s mood. The mood disturbance can be severe and can include depression, mania, or hypomania, or any combination of these.