Drug Addiction

Is It Fair to Treat the Mentally Ill for Dual Diagnosis on Psych Wards?

Question by onesickchick: is it fair to treat the mentally ill for dual diagnosis on psych wards?
if i’m depressed do i need treatment for a drug addition i don’t have. this is what’s done to save a buck or make a buck but does it help or hurt those who are only mentally ill?
I’m asking about the fact that weather or not you have a dual diagnosis you are treated for one anyway.This… Continue reading

Ethan's Story, Part 1: The Slide From Drug Experimentation to Full-Blown

Ethan's story, Part 1: The slide from drug experimentation to full-blown
In 2012, of the 105,189 adult admissions reported, 43.1 percent of those men and women sought treatment for a heroin addiction, the primary reason for entering a substance abuse treatment program, according to the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance …
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Boston officials announce prescription drug take-back program to combat drug
"This is a problem that is growing, it is intensifying,… Continue reading

Call Nevada Drug/Alcohol Detox 24/7 Hotline 888 821-7787

Call Nevada Drug/Alcohol Detox 24/7 Hotline 888 821-7787 — Need a Nevada Alcohol & Drug Detox? Call us Now 24 Hours a Day at: 855 821-7787. The Best Alcohol and Drug Detox Nevada has to offer. The Nevada Drug and Alc…


Big bucks behind marijuana legalization
An anti-drug advocate laments that billionaire George Soros continues to fund deadly and destructive marijuana legalization efforts across the country. A new report shows that billionaire George Soros …… Continue reading

I Need a Good Website on Denial to Alcoholism/drug Addiction?

Question by stephy09: I need a good website on denial to alcoholism/drug addiction?
Im writing an essay.. i cant find any great websites that tell abou it.. thanks for the help!

Best answer:

Answer by bmac
Here are a few:

http://alcoholism.about.com/cs/info2/a/aa050797.htm

http://www.drug-addiction.com/drugs_and_denial.htm

http://www.egetgoing.com/Drug/5_7_1.asp

Answer by Alicia F
I don’t know of any websites but if you need personal subjects to interview you can use me…I have been clean 2 years but i used a long… Continue reading

Drug Addict vs. Drug Dependency?

Question by SweetPea: Drug addict vs. drug dependency?
What is the difference between a “drug addict,” and someone who is dependent on medications for a condition? Fact or personal opinion is fine.

Best answer:

Answer by woowooowoooowoooooo
my guess is a drug addict is someone who has the need for wants for drugs…. drug dependency is someone who doesn’t take it will have a issue… but who knows… Continue reading

Comedian John Pinette Dies at 50

Comedian John Pinette Dies at 50
It's already been a tough year for celebrity deaths, and John Pinette passed away over the weekend in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. … In 2013, Pinette went to rehab to deal with prescription drug addiction and took surgical measures to lose weight. Via …
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Walker's homer lifts Pirates over Cubs 1-0
WARREN, Ohio – A former employee of the Warren City Law department has been indicted on… Continue reading