Drug Addiction

Can Somebody Please Tell Me How to Find Alcohol Rehab Centers in Gorham, Maine?

Question by camilla dl: Can somebody please tell me how to find alcohol rehab centers in Gorham, Maine?
I need to know more about alcohol rehabs and treatment programs because my sister is an alcohol dependent. I really want to get her treated as soon as possible. My parents, who are away, already know about this. They said that I should try to find an alcohol rehab that I think will really be… Continue reading

I Am in Ovid, New York, How Will I Find a Dual Diagnosis and Rehab Center?

Question by dariana b: I am in Ovid, New York, how will I find a dual diagnosis and rehab center?
I am invited by a health institution abroad to deliver a speech in one of their seminars. Its officers were requesting me to discuss with them the effectiveness of dual diagnosis for drug addiction treatment. I want to present to my audience the factual information and statistical data supporting the effectiveness of the program.

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Parents, Advocates Push to Have Drug Rehabilitation Be Paid for by Health

Parents, advocates push to have drug rehabilitation be paid for by health
BRENTWOOD – As the heroin crisis worsens on Long Island, parents and advocates are hoping Albany can pass a bill that would require inpatient drug rehabilitation be paid for by health insurance. The bill authored by state Sen. Kemp Hannon would …
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Hiding Drugs

Hiding Drugs — Ever wonder how your child might hide his or her drug use from you? Get the inside scoop from this teenage recovering drug addict.


States Oppose New Powerful Painkiller
April 7, 2014 — Some state officials are taking steps to limit the availability of a controversial new painkiller because they believe it could worsen an already serious prescription drug abuse problem. Zohydro was approved by the Food and Drug …
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NJ Transit Should Be Sensible About Medical Marijuana: Editorial

NJ Transit should be sensible about medical marijuana: Editorial
He was packed off to rehab for two months, alongside a bunch of heroin addicts and alcoholics. He hasn't worked or received a paycheck since. … That's true of many employers, both public and private. Even though medical marijuana is legal in our …
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Lake County man gets life in prison for cousin's murder
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In Psych Wards, Why Do Nurses Assume You’re a Drug Addict?

Question by John: In psych wards, why do nurses assume you’re a drug addict?
me: Can i have an ambien to go to sleep?
jamican nurse (jn): ya had one yesterday!
me: i know, i need one tonight too. check my chart, doc approved it.
jn: i gots ta check wit da doctor! go to ya roooom!

*2 hours later*
jn: *frowning* ya want a cup of water with it?
me: *smiling* yes… Continue reading