Heroin Addiction

Can Drug and Alcohol Counseling Help With a Problem Drinker and Pot Smoker?

Question by Kels_Bells: Can drug and alcohol counseling help with a problem drinker and pot smoker?
I have a tendency to drink too much to thee point where I do not remember what I did or where I am and have come close to putting myself in danger on more than 1 occasion. My husband smokes marijuana and wants to stop. Will counseling together help us kick our bad habits?

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Editorial: State Must Step Up to Help Drug Addicts Get Proper Treatment

Editorial: State must step up to help drug addicts get proper treatment
Insurance companies, including MassHealth, make it difficult for addicts to get the help they need, according to many who have studied addiction and attempted to help addicts. That must change immediately. The Senate Special Committee on Section 35 and …
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Drug addicts lack help – Rural Women
The organisation representing rural women says it concerned about a… Continue reading

Any Support Group for Abuse Survivors?

Question by Ocean: Any support group for abuse survivors?
I was emotionally abused as a child by my parents, non sexual, now adult. I’m still seeing my parents frequently. I’ve been going for counselling for about 15 sessions now. It all went well until now when I’m having a relapse and so tempted to reset everything back when the family around me are not supportive. Do you know of any support group… Continue reading

New State Regulations Make Heroin Treatment Challenging

New state regulations make heroin treatment challenging
… funding for treatment, despite recent increases, still isn't keeping up with demand. According to the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Massachusetts in 2011 had more people treated for heroin addiction than for …
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Rehabilitation Counselors Use April to Create Alcohol Awareness
So, I think that needs to be empathized, along with all the other facts and figures from… Continue reading

How Do I Find Drug Rehab Centers in Louisiana?

Question by debra t: How do I find drug rehab centers in Louisiana?
I live in Alexandria, Louisiana. After months of prodding, I had finally convinced my dad to get himself treated for heroin addiction. I want to make sure that he gets the care and treatment he needs. How will I be able to find drug rehab centers?

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Answer by callie r
Talking to a doctor and asking for recommendations is always… Continue reading

Rapid Detox – Pain Pill Addiction – Alcoholism – Treatment Testimony

Rapid Detox – Pain Pill Addiction – Alcoholism – Treatment Testimony — For more information, visit: http://floridadetox.com – rapid detoxification from opiate addiction at Florida Detox & Wellness Institute Dr. Sponaugle.


What professionals say about pain pills and addiction
Too many also minimize the risk of drinking alcohol while taking pills. She urges people … Dr. Frank Filippelli, a Des Moines addiction treatment specialist, said it should be no surprise that Americans have a serious… Continue reading