substance abuse

Addiction???

Question by heart: addiction???
ok.. so i posted like.. 3??days ago because i was addicted to pain meds and had withdrawls AFTER 3 weeks..

bad news… i’m taking tylenol pm every night to keep myself the LEAST BIT content now..
:((

WHAT TO DO
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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
The report offers an array of recommendations to help stave off the grim statistics that in 2012 showed more than 8,300 admissions to state-licensed or substance abuse treatment programs for prescription drug abuse – a 700 percent increase since 2002.… Continue reading

Would This Be Considered Substance Abuse?

Question by Ben Preiss: Would this be considered substance abuse?
I really like caffeine. REALLY like caffeine. I feel really depressed most of the time, and I’ve started having large amounts of caffeine, to make myself feel better. It’s so great, I have the caffeine, and then I… Continue reading

Avon Lake Holds Fourth Address on Heroin, Opiate Abuse

Avon Lake holds fourth address on heroin, opiate abuse
Brandt said he created Robby's Voice, a nonprofit outreach organization, in 2011 to share his son's story, raise awareness about the dangers of drug abuse, and promote education about substance abuse. “Our story is no … On Oct. 20, 2011, Brandt… Continue reading

Can You Help Me Find My Brother a Drug Rehab Center That Is Free or Super Inexpensive?

Question by Texan~to_the-Max: Can you help me find my brother a drug rehab center that is free or super inexpensive?
My brother who has no insurance has been abusing legal and illegal drugs and goes on drug trips that land him in the loony bin a few… Continue reading

Drug Abuse Help………………………….?

Question by Shorty S: drug abuse help………………………….?
how do people start substance abuse?

Best answer:

Answer by Toby
well they try it. find that it helps them feel better, so they continue to use it. soon they use it for everything, they depend on it.

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RAND Study: Marijuana Use Rises While Consumption of Cocaine

RAND Study: Marijuana Use Rises While Consumption Of Cocaine
A 2010 study published in the Harm Reduction Journal reported that cannabis-using adults enrolled in substance abuse treatment programs fared equally or better than nonusers in various outcome categories, including treatment completion. Full text of …
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Richard Ross Trains Lens on Incarcerated Kids

Richard Ross trains lens on incarcerated kids
He hopes this project will raise awareness of the treatment of juvenile offenders, 66 percent of whom — according to the Government Accountability Office — are jailed for non-violent crimes such as theft and drug abuse. Beginning March 5, Ross will …
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Chris Brown Booted Out of Court-Ordered Drug Rehab, Gets Jailed Without Bail

Chris Brown Booted Out Of Court-Ordered Drug Rehab, Gets Jailed Without Bail
Singer Chris Brown has been jailed for violating probation, related to his 2009 assault of then-girlfriend Rihanna, after he was reportedly kicked out from court-ordered drug rehab, the Los Angeles County Sheriff said. According to reports,… Continue reading

Reborn: From Addiction to Recovery, Giving Back to Others

Reborn: From addiction to recovery, giving back to others
“That's when I knew I wanted to help people. Because somebody had helped me,” said Branch, who now works as a substance abuse counselor and treatment program manager aside from serving as a sponsor. Since July 2008, Branch has had… Continue reading