Substance Abuse Treatment
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Mass. activists push to fully legalize marijuana
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''I'm not saying everyone who tries marijuana becomes a heroin addict, but the medical information is irrefutable that kids who start smoking marijuana are more likely to have substance abuse problems as adults,'' said Blodgett, who also serves as …
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Still no veterans in Rock County court program
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Can Anyone Give Me Books About Things Like Drug Abuse Etc?
Question by [email protected]: Can anyone give me books about things like drug abuse etc?
Books that cover subjects like drug abuse, teen sex, sexual abuse, abuse, suicide, drinking, etc?
I’m really interested in things like that for some reason.
I’ve read Crank, which I’m sure someone is bound to mention so I thought I’d throw that out there, and currently I’m reading Smack.
Best answer:
Answer by Yehudiit
A Piece of Cake by Cupcake Brown
It’s her true story of drug abuse, prostiution, molestation, alcoholism and so much more.
I couldnt put it down.
Adam Beach: Helping People to Recover From Violence and Addiction
Adam Beach: Helping people to recover from Violence and Addiction – An Anishinaabe movie star stops in Shell Lake, Wisconsin to talk with natives recovering from alcohol and drug abuse and leaves them a message of hope.
John Murray searingly honest words about his battle with depression
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Josh Hutcherson and Queen Latifah are to help honour four teenagers at an awards show founded by Nick Cannon, which is set to be broadcast live for the first time. Lady Gaga's romance with … Boy George has told how he is beating his addiction problems.
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Why Is Drug Addiction Considered a Disease?
Question by fraucarlson: Why is drug addiction considered a disease?
I have a psychological disorder I was born with and inherited. I have a hard time equating what I have as similar to a drug addiction. I didn’t choose my path. So can someone explain to me why it’s considered a disease?
Best answer:
Answer by KIM!!
I guess because addictions are mental disorders. When someone is addicted.to something they really cannot stop. Stopping means they suffer. It hurts them physically to be without their drug. Because their brain has been convinced that they NEED this drug, alcohol, or food to survive. But I certainly understand why you would be frustrated when you have a disease that you were born with.
Help for Professionals Struggling With Drug & Alcohol Addiction, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada
Help for Professionals struggling with drug & alcohol addiction, Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada – Offering assistance to Doctors, Lawyers, business professionals & Celebrities, struggling to overcome Addictions. We offer a customized individual program to…
HELP World Mental Health Day: Breaking Your Addiction
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We visited secondary schools and invited a speaker from PENGASIH, a non-profit organization in Malaysia. He shared his experiences battling alcohol addiction and drug abuse, the days he spent behind bars and how he frequented the rehabilitation centre.
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Where Is a Mandatory Drug Rehab Center for Adults in Texas?
Question by Quack Quack: Where is a mandatory drug rehab center for adults in Texas?
My brother who is now 21 years old is struggling with Alcohol and Drug abuse. He has been to many volunteer rehab centers but end up getting out! He wants to change because he attempts to by going to these voluteer rehab centers but when he gets the urge he gets out. Please help!!
Best answer:
Answer by Blue_Iguana
I’m sorry to hear about your brother who is struggling with addiction. It can be a difficult and uncertain process for a person to recover from drugs and alcohol, that’s for sure.