by Dan DeMarle | Oct 3, 2023 | ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Drug Abuse, Other Health Impairment, Uncategorized
Teens who use stimulant medication like Ritalin to treat attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) do not have an increased risk of illicit drug use later, a new study finds. This study looked specifically at cocaine and methamphetamine use. High school seniors...
by Dan DeMarle | Sep 1, 2023 | Drug Abuse, Opiods, School Districts, Uncategorized
Schools are reminded to continue to educate and raise awareness about the dangers of opioids. Schools are encouraged to take steps to prevent opioid overdose in school. Schools can register with the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) as an Opioid Overdose...
by Dan DeMarle | Jul 18, 2021 | Drug Abuse, RCSD, School Districts
District seeks damages for harm done to staff Justin Murphy – Rochester Democrat and Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK – in the D&C on 7-6-21 on page A1 The Rochester City School District and other districts across the country are poised to settle a pair of...
by Dan DeMarle | Mar 19, 2021 | Autism, Autism Research, Drug Abuse
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have an increased risk for substance use disorder (SUD), according to a study published online Jan. 4 in JAMA Pediatrics. Jing-Syuan Huang, M.D., from the National Defense Medical Center in Taipei, Taiwan, and colleagues...
by Dan DeMarle | May 15, 2020 | Addiction, Addiction, Drug Abuse, Recommended Reading
Beautiful boy: A father’s journey through his son’s meth addiction (2008) by David Sheff. This well-written book tells the story of a father dealing with his son’s methamphetamine addiction. The book contains a wealth of information on addiction and...
by Dan DeMarle | May 14, 2020 | Addiction, Addiction, Drug Abuse, Recommended Reading
Lit: A Memoir by Mary Karr. In Lit. Ms. Karr writes a compelling memoir about her struggles with her addiction to alcohol and the impact of that addiction on her life. It also details her progress in recovering from that addiction. A recommended read.
