mental health

Doctors Say After Narcan Wears Off, Addicts Must Be Careful

Doctors say after Narcan wears off, addicts must be careful
Tracy said these patients need rehab, but there aren't enough treatment beds available, nor are there enough mental health services available for those who need them. “For somebody who wants to undergo a longer term treatment for their addiction, we… Continue reading

How Can I Stop My Addiction to Pain Killers?

Question by Mary: how can I stop my addiction to pain killers?

Best answer:

Answer by CRETTERS
Stop taking pain killers.

Answer by Matias
Try meditating. Or yoga.

 

Tom Loewy: Mental health care back in spotlight
We as a society are so reactive instead… Continue reading

Do You Know of Any Treatment Centers Like Teen Challenge?

Question by Cassandra R: Do you know of any treatment centers like teen challenge?
My fiance is 41 years old. We live in northern texas. He is currently in jail facing a felony charge. I’ve been talking to his lawyer on finding a place for him to be court ordered… Continue reading

Alcoholic/Diabetic Mother – Anyway to Legally Force Her to Rehab?

Question by jezabelm923: Alcoholic/Diabetic Mother – Anyway to legally force her to rehab?
My mother is an alcoholic. I started to notice it when I was about 8 years old. I am 23 now. She wasn’t as bad as she is today. She drinks herself into a stupor at least… Continue reading

Is SUBOXONE a Narcotic?

Question by getoffmyback: Is SUBOXONE a narcotic?

Best answer:

Answer by **Anti-PeTA**
Yes it is. 1. What are Suboxone and Subutex?

Subutex and Suboxone are medications approved for the treatment of opiate dependence. Both medicines contain the active ingredient, buprenorphine hydrochloride, which works to reduce the symptoms of… Continue reading

I Need to Find Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in Humble, Texas. How?

Question by divya 3xb: I need to find substance abuse treatment centers in Humble, Texas. How?
I have to do this because I’m writing a paper about prescription drug addiction. I figured it would be good to interview people who are dealing with this kind of thing on… Continue reading

Is There an Online Support Group for People With a Family Member That Is Struggling With Drug Addiction?

Question by fake_blonde: Is there an online support group for people with a family member that is struggling with drug addiction?
I have a loved one with a substance abuse problem and it has taken its toll on me emotionally over the years. I was wondering if there… Continue reading

How to Get Goverment Help for Depression?

Question by jewels: How to get goverment help for depression?
I am 18 and depressed. I was wondering if there is anyway I can get goverment help to cover anti depressents? I live in Utah, if anyone has a number or knows exactly what to do. I really… Continue reading

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations

House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations
… accessing timely, effective, quality, mental health treatment is the lack of continuous health insurance coverage that provides comprehensive mental health benefits from inpatient care services to prescription drugs, to outpatient care, to …
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Editorial: N.J. Drug Addiction Study Underscores Deadly Problem Facing State

Editorial: N.J. drug addiction study underscores deadly problem facing state
as well as expansion of mental health and substance abuse programs in county jails. Gov. Chris Christie is to be commended for his efforts to keep nonviolent drug offenders out of those jails, instead directing them toward drug courts and… Continue reading