alcohol and drug abuse

How Difficult Is It to Quit Drug and Cure Drug Addiction Problem?

Question by Lily_1981: How difficult is it to quit drug and cure drug addiction problem?
My brother had drug problem for at least 10+ years. He used the heavy stuff like cocaine and other stuff I don’t even know of.
The doctor gave him medication to clean his system, and he has been sober for 2 years.
Is it possible for somebody to cure their heavy drug addiction problem in short 2 years? What’s the odd that my brother’s problem is cured?

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Women’s Alcohol & Drug Treatment Centre Vancouver BC | Women Into Healing


 

What Kind of Speed Was Johnny Cash On?

Question by drew67chevy: What kind of speed was Johnny Cash on?
Dexedrine, Benzedrine, Methamphetamine?

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Answer by Sawmill
As his career was taking off in the early 1960s, Cash started drinking heavily and became addicted to amphetamines and barbiturates. For a brief time, he shared an apartment in Nashville with Waylon Jennings, who was heavily addicted to amphetamines. Cash used the uppers to stay awake during tours. Friends joked about his “nervousness” and erratic behavior, many ignoring the warning signs of his worsening drug addiction. In a behind-the-scenes look at The Johnny Cash Show, Cash claims to have “tried every drug there was to try.”

Drug Addiction : How to Do an Alcohol Intervention


 

Drug Addiction : How to Do an Alcohol Intervention – Before doing an alcohol intervention, there are several steps you must attempt first. Discover how and when to do an alcohol intervention with guidance from a practicing psychiatrist in this free video on drug addiction. Expert: Dr George Northrup Contact: docgmd.com Bio: Dr. George Northrup earned his medical degree at The University of South Florida in Tampa and completed his psychiatry residency at The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Filmmaker: Christopher Rokosz Series Description: Drug addiction is a life threatening illness, but these tips can help save someone’s life. Become aware of the signs and symptoms of drug addiction with help from a practicing psychiatrist in this free video series on drug addiction.

The Mind in Motion: Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Anxiety and Depression


 

The Mind in Motion: Alcohol and Drug Abuse in Anxiety and Depression – Mind in Motion Host Mary is joined by frequent guest Justine Pawlukewicz, Ph.D. to discuss the effects of self-medicating with drugs and alcohol to help with anxiety and depression.

 

Substanceabuse research to include UK students texting about impulsive

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University of Kentucky students will be using BlackBerrys to help researchers study the relationship between impulsivity and substance abuse. Tracking the level of impulsivity in select students, by having them respond about how they are feeling via …
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Drug Addiction in Somalia – Youth Without Jobs or Education Prospects #2


 

Drug Addiction in Somalia – Youth without Jobs or Education Prospects #2 – SUBSCRIBE for Daily High-Definition Videos from Somalia Hosted by www.keydmedia.net – Drug addiction is an uncontrolled, devastating problem for the lawless land of Somalia. In a country torn by decades of war, famine, drought and wholesale. Alcohol and drug abuse are rapidly increasing and claiming lives in the Somali capital, Mogadishu, according to humanitarian and official sources. The increase was related to the large number of unemployed youths and freelance gunmen in the city, “who have nothing better to do”, one aid worker told Keydmedia Inc. http www.facebook.com www.youtube.com www.twitter.com Copyright © 2012 Keydmedia Inc. All rights reserved