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The article in an Alaskan newspaper about the nurse who stole the Fentanyl demonstrates that protocol was in place in this hospital to catch this would be drug thief.  However, when an addict wants drugs, protocol or no protocol, they will usually find a way to obtain them.  The stronger the addiction, the more risks the addict will take – even placing their career at risk.

Unfortunately there are more drug addicts in the medical and teaching professions than there should be.  We place family members in the hands of these people and therefore should demand that safeguards be in place such as drug testing and the availability of effective drug treatment.

Our society cannot afford to lose any professionals to drugs and these people would be the first that we would want to rehabilitate and get back to work.

Many find their way to drug treatment before they get caught.  Unfortunately, this lady didn’t and she probably just didn’t know what to do about what was apparently a heavy addiction.

http://juneauempire.com/stories/071909/loc_465729886.shtml

Narconon drug treatment is for heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, marijuana and prescription medications.

Ketamine Drug Addiction Facts

Known in the drug culture as “Special K” or “Super K,” ketamine has become a staple at dance parties or “raves.”

Ketamine is supplied to the illicit market by the diversion of legitimate pharmaceuticals (Ketaset®, Ketalar®). It is usually distributed as a powder obtained by removing the liquid from the pharmaceutical products. As a drug of abuse, ketamine can be administered orally, snorted, or injected. It is also sprinkled on marijuana or tobacco and smoked. After oral or intranasal administration, effects are evident in about 10 to 15 minutes and are over in about an hour.

Atlanta Recovery Center, Narconon Drug Rehab in Georgia warns that ketamine abuse can have deadly effects.

“We have seen many cases where ketamine, or ‘Special K’, has been abused by teens because of its hallucinogenic effect,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director.

“What many teens don’t realize is that Ketamine can be very addictive and can cause death.

“Ketamine can be purchased on the internet, so be aware of your child’s internet activity. Don’t let them become another Ketamine casualty.”

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Prescription Drug Abuse Concern on College Campuses

Prescription Drug Abuse, Including Ritalin, Adderall Abuse, Hits Campuses Hard

While prescription drug abuse has hit the headlines with the recent death of Michael Jackson due to prescription drug abuse, college campuses nationwide are also taking prescription drug abuse seriously.

According to the Archives of Internal Medicine, in a recent study of nearly 50 million U.S. death certificates, more than 224,000 involved fatal medication errors, including overdoses and mixing prescription drugs with alcohol and street drugs.

“Adderall and Ritalin are prime examples of prescription drugs abused by college students,” comments Mary Rieser, Executive Director for the Atlanta Recovery Center, Narconon Drug Rehab. “Ritalin’s effects begin shortly after ingestion and last about three hours. At low doses, Ritalin increases alertness and focus, while blocking hunger and fatigue.

“Adderall, Ritalin, and other prescription drugs are being abused at an alarming rate. We have seen an increase in the past few years of college students seeking help for their prescription drug addiction.

“Unfortunately, the pressures of college life, the dangers of not getting good grades, and the ease of getting pharmaceutical drugs has increased the dangers of becoming drug addicted.  Surveys reveal that students no longer take drugs to have fun, but take them in the hopes of easing depression or solving academic problems.”

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