Results for Chemical Abuse

A new Harvard University study has cast doubts about the safety of flavored e-cigarettes, many of which have been found to contain a chemical tied to a respiratory disease commonly known as “popcorn lung.”

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Prevention Specialist, Matt, talks about the drug prevention curriculum "Life Skills." See all the programs that the Council on Chemical Abuse offers schools...

Chemical imbalance theory is something that many medical professionals have argued about over many years. But what exactly is it and does it affect you?

Find treatment, clinical services, and case management support for recovery from chemical addiction or substance abuse, mental illness, or co-occurring disorders. RESOURCE provides culturally-responsive and trauma-informed care. For intake or referrals for RESOURCE chemical and mental health services: Twin Cities and Metro Area: Call our central access line at 612-752-8074 Fax 612-752-8001, or Email intakereferrals@resource-mn.org. Central …

A recent study found several phthalates and other plasticizers in food items from leading fast-food chains, highlighting the need for more regulation.

The human body is a finely tuned mechanism that relies on chemical components to maintain a constant state of balance. This state of being in balance is called homeostasis. If one or more of these chemicals fall out of balance from either an increase or a decrease in their levels, this may cause the systems of the body to work less efficiently....

Realities of the modern world require our attention. Namely, toxic chemicals in or around our food. Our friend, Lindsay Dahl, is on the job with her regular posts over at the Safer Chemicals, Healthy Families blog. Lindsay offers specific strategies

Chemical dependency and mental illness often have a closer relationship than you'd think. Here's what happens when the two interact.

Oxytocin, a hormone often referred to as the "cuddle chemical" for its role in helping to foster intimate relationships—particularly between mothers and their newborns—may help people with autism to read and react to social cues, according to the preliminary results of a small study published in...

Dating abuse affects one in three young people. What form can it take? How do teens know if they’re in an abusive relationship? How can they help a friend…

Drugs which act through the brain chemical dopamine may one day help restore consciousness in people who have lost it.

The man was having lunch at a Cracker Barrel in Tennessee when he took a sip of what he believed to be water. It turned out to be a cleaning

Water board officials want to limit TCP, a former pesticide ingredient and human carcinogen that has contaminated water supplies. Groundwater in other states is contaminated as well.

Some chemicals are more dangerous than others when it comes to pets and lawns.

This chart shows the regulation of precursor chemicals in the UK.

How Individuals Can Access Treatment
When it comes to loved getting help for drug and/or alcohol abuse, access to treatment can be challenging, especially if you have no insurance or your co-pay is high and you cannot afford it. Fortunately the Council on Chemical Abuse provides funding for the uninsured or under-insured who desire to get help and are seeking treatment. Bernice Hines Corbit, Case Manager…