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Should Pregnant Women Who Use Drugs Still Undergo Addiction Treatment?

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by ep_jhu

Question by camila e: Should pregnant women who use drugs still undergo addiction treatment?
I was just wondering about this since my friend who uses heroin is scared that she might be pregnant. Will she be able to undergo addiction treatment if the pregnancy results turn positive? Will… Continue reading

What Are the Goals of Addiction Treatment Within the Criminal Justice System?

Question by aiyana ts: What are the goals of addiction treatment within the criminal justice system?
Will the criminals still have to undergo addiction treatment when they have gotten out of jail?

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Answer by abigail lp
The main goal, I think, would be to help the person in… Continue reading

As a Doctor, I'd Rather Have HIV Than Diabetes

As a doctor, I'd rather have HIV than diabetes
Combination medications — termed 'highly active antiretroviral therapy' or Haart — have resulted in being able to maintain the infected person's immune system and therefore prevent the opportunistic infections that resulted in the development of Aids …
Read more on Spectator.co.uk… Continue reading

How to Recover From a Lost Childhood?

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by Esthr

Question by Ophelia: How to recover from a lost childhood?
Ever since I was 9, my life has been going downhill for me. I was adoptedd at 10 months because my mother was a dug addict and diabetic, schetzofrenic, and poor. My father was unknown. My parents told… Continue reading

Can a Person With Drug Addiction Be Treated?

Question by BlackShadow11: Can a person with drug addiction be treated?
like is it actually treatable? please really urgent to know :”(

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Answer by Mike
Yes you can take that person to a clinic, maybe they will give them prescriptions to… Continue reading

Why Do Substance Abuse Treatment Programs Include the Usage of Drugs?

Question by darian f: Why do substance abuse treatment programs include the usage of drugs?
Why do people who are undergoing rehabilitation have to use the likes of methadone? I’ve always thought that it was just abstaining from the illegal drug, as well as counseling and therapy,… Continue reading

ECT as Treatment for My Depression?

Question by ~36w Pregnant with my Sunshine~: ECT as treatment for my depression?
I’ve had severe depression for 7 years now and have been in the hospital 3 times. I’m currently in now trying to get better. My doctor mentioned EST ( Electro Shock Therapy ) to… Continue reading

What Will a Doctor Do When Notified of a Patients Prescription and Other Drug Abuse?

Question by k f: What will a doctor do when notified of a patients prescription and other drug abuse?
My sister is heavily addicted to her prescription drugs (fentanyl patch, xanax, and other assorted pain pills) along with bathsalts and meth. I called her doctor and informed… Continue reading

Question About Detoxing My Body?

Question by miles s: question about detoxing my body?
So i have been doing my research and learned that alot of problems i have been having is from a bad digestive system so im trying to detox but its hard to find information about… Continue reading

Will Getting Treatment in REHAB for Drug Addiction Risk You Losing Social Security Disability Benefits?

Question by Shelly: Will getting treatment in REHAB for drug addiction risk you losing Social Security Disability benefits?
If a person who receives Disability through Social Security goes into treatment at a drug facility (rehab) for a drug addiction, will they RISK LOSING… Continue reading