drug addicts

Heroin Addicts Speak


 

Heroin Addicts Speak – Meet people deep in the throws of a heroin addiction, with no way out.

 

Glee tribute to Cory Monteith will address his drug addiction issues that

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In this undated image released by Fox, cast members, from left, Amber Riley, Cory Monteith and Lea Michele perform during a scene from “Glee.” Fox says Cory Monteithís addiction-related death will be addressed in the ìGleeî episode bidding farewell to …
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Beating addiction out of you – literally

NC State Gambling Addiction and Problem Help Video Submission


 

NC State Gambling Addiction and Problem Help Video Submission – This was my submission video for a Health Promotion contest at NC State to provide a Public Service Announcement for those with gambling problems and addicti…

 

CannabisQuitter.com Reports That Cannabis Is the Number Two Cause of

Filed under: addiction helpline

Chief among their strategies is an affiliate helpline that can connect drug addicts with local rehab providers, and can be used for any addiction including marijuana. By visiting the site and talking to the Drug Rehab Help Line, addicts can gain a …
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Why Does Insurance Only Cover So Little Days for Drug Rehab?

Question by Jenifer: Why does insurance only cover so little days for drug rehab?
My husband was just admitted to Sunrise House in Lafayette,Nj. This is his first time in rehab. It is a 28 days program but the people who work there tell me we will get lucky if they let him stay for 10 days. Why do they do this?

Best answer:

Answer by notyou311
Unfortunately, there is little sympathy for drug addicts. It is a self-inflicted problem.

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Reality of Teen Drug Abuse


 

Reality of Teen Drug Abuse – This video was created in order to show the REALITY of what teen drug abuse is about, not what the common media perception believes and sees it as being. As …

 

Sac State roommates fight prescription drug abuse with invention

Filed under: drug addiction help for families

Langley recounted. Simpson explained his concept for the Locking Cap, an idea which hit close to home for him. "Prescription drug abuse really tore my family apart," Simpson said. His younger brother Stephen had become addicted to his mother's …
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I Am Looking for a Faith Based Drug Rehab. Center in Illinois?

Question by mikesmuts: I am looking for a Faith based drug rehab. center in Illinois?

Best answer:

Answer by Rebekah
Spencer Recovery Centers offers a Christian drug and alcohol treatment track for individuals who are having difficulties with alcohol and drug dependence. Christian treatment is different from typical rehabilitation facilities because it emphasizes Jesus Christ as the Higher Power referred to in all other 12 step recovery centers. In an effort to please their clients who do not believe and have not read the bible, many facilities do a disservice to their clients by not emphasizing that it is God alone who has the power to relieve you from your addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Meghan Morrissey – Addicted to Prescription Drugs


 

Meghan Morrissey – addicted to prescription drugs – Meghan Morrissey, mother of two, tells her story of prescription drugs addiction and her recovery through the Cynthia Day Family Center at Keystone Hall.

 

Doctors who give addicts their drugs: Ignorance or malpractice?

Filed under: prescription drug addiction treatment

As a recovered alcoholic, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that many doctors unwittingly commit malpractice when they prescribe a narcotic or benzodiazepine without first screening the patient for substance abuse. … Dr. John Christensen, a …
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