Drug Dependency

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

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

Young Adult Drug Rehab | Drug Rehab for Young Men

Young Adult Drug Rehab | Drug Rehab for Young Men — http://blueprintsforrecovery.com Young Adult Drug Rehab for Men – It is generally agreed that young adults who suffer from addiction have more difficulty ach…


New Helpline Provides Substance abuse Recovery Information for Young Adults
Each day countless adolescents regularly abuse drugs and alcohol. Until recently, little information was available for young adults seeking to overcome their alcohol and drug dependency. A new helpline has been… Continue reading

New Helpline in Riverhead Provides Teens With Recovery Assistance – Ticker Report

New Helpline in Riverhead Provides Teens with Recovery Assistance – Ticker Report

New Helpline in Riverhead Provides Teens with Recovery Assistance
Ticker Report
The new Riverhead Drug Rehab and Detox Helpline provide callers with reliable drug rehab information. Teenage drug and alcohol abuse is not just a problem in Riverhead, NY, but also throughout the entire state. Each day, countless young adults suffer 

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Teen Drug Rehab – Google News

Teen jailed for… Continue reading

Holly Bobo Suspect Shot His Mom in Knee 10 Years Ago – USA TODAY

Holly Bobo suspect shot his mom in knee 10 years ago – USA TODAY

Holly Bobo suspect shot his mom in knee 10 years ago
USA TODAY
which was suspended except for six months, and Judge C. Creed McGinley of 24th Circuit Court in Benton and Decatur counties allowed him to serve that time in rehab about 50 miles away at the Jackson Area Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency 

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Drug Rehabs – Google News

Homeless Count: 27 Meet HUD Definitions

Homeless count: 27 meet HUD definitions
Of those interviewed, 17 reported that they have a substance dependency: current and/or former alcohol, drug or prescription drug dependency or treatment. Two had mental health treatment for illnesses including depression and abuse. There were no … Read more on Kitsap Sun

Scaled-down Camden alcohol treatment center to proceed without town vote
Dr. Philip Levendusky of McLean Hospital (from left), attorney Paul Gibbons of Camden and Tom Rodman of Fox… Continue reading