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
Is There Online Help for Drug/alcohol Abuse?
Question by Emily: Is there online help for drug/alcohol abuse?
Are there any websites a person can go to for ONLINE HELP for drug and/or alcohol addiction? SWIM wants to try rehab, but he wants to try it online. Do you know of any websites that he can… Continue reading
Long Term Residential Drug Abuse Programs?
Question by dldouc: long term residential drug abuse programs?
Does anyone know of a long term residential drug abuse program in MA. Affordable or that will take mass health. My 43 year old brother in law is finally ready to make a long term commitment but we… Continue reading
'Over 60000 Drug Addiction, 120000 Depression Cases in Valley'
'Over 60000 drug addiction, 120000 depression cases in Valley'
Experts claimed that according to UNO report, in 1987- there were 17000 cases of drug abuse in Valley while as the number has jumped to 100000 in 2008. In 2012, the number was 1,20,000. Experts also stated that due 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
Substance Abuse and Addiction Are Called?
Question by Rachh: Substance abuse and addiction are called?
Public enemy number one, A term for using drugs ,None of the above please help only give answer if your absolutely sure or have taken the drug and alcohol Florida test also if you know…
The brain plays… Continue reading
Public Attitudes and Policy Toward Drug Addiction Shift From ‘War on Drugs’ to Focus on Treatment
Public attitudes and policy toward drug addiction shift from ‘War on Drugs’ to focus on treatment
Ten years ago, Jack Kelly was a recovering heroin addict in his 20s, working as an ironworker. “I didn’t openly tell people on the job I was a heroin addict in recovery. I didn’t… Continue reading
Is It True That There Are More Teens to Be Found in Drug Rehabilitation Centers Than Adults?
Question by delila f: Is it true that there are more teens to be found in drug rehabilitation centers than adults?
I have a friend who has just gotten out of inpatient rehabilitation and he has told me that there are a lot of other… Continue reading
Doctor: Prescription Drug Abuse Can Affect Anyone
Doctor: Prescription drug abuse can affect anyone
Carl Alves, the coordinator of Drug Free NB and the director of Positive Action Against Chemical Addiction Inc., New Bedford, said Drug Free NB decided to look "upstream" at the heroin problem and examine prescription drug use, which for many is a …… Continue reading