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Asking Help for a Teenage Alcohol Addiction?

Question by : Asking help for a teenage alcohol addiction?
I’m seventeen and drink often. Not to the point of drunkenness all the time but to the point of numbness, forgetting about problems. My dad is an alcoholic himself and buys me drinks when we go out. He likes it when I drink with him because I guess he felt it was a way to connect with me… 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

Did Meth Make Me a Bad Person, How Do I Know if I Have Dual Diagnosis?

Question by cooper: did meth make me a bad person, how do i know if i have dual diagnosis?
I started smoking meth at 16 and had my meth friends and My other real friends and i worked hard to make sure the two paths didn’t cross. My dads a lawyer mom pharmacist, i was very spoiled. Neither of them had ever seen meth or knew anything about it and i played them for years… Continue reading

Can I Send My Mother to Drug/alcohol Rehab?

Question by Megan M: Can I send my mother to drug/alcohol rehab?
Another thing is that she lost her job so that has made the situation a little worse, but my dad and I have been there for her as much as possible. Its understandable at times, but the mixture of drugs and alcohol is getting out of hand.
My family and I are very concerned about my mother and how many drugs… Continue reading

Family Addiction?

Question by Darielle: Family Addiction?
My dad’s side of the family has a huge problem with addiction (especially alcohol and smoking). My dad got over his addictions. My mom keeps on telling my brother and I that if we have just one drink (I am assumimg a full drink) we will get addicted too. Is this proven scientifically, or is my mom just trying to scare us? Please state sources. Thanks!

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Join Community Panel for Drug and Alcohol Discussion

Join community panel for drug and alcohol discussion
Heather Redlich: Director of Public Affairs for Narcanon of Northern California, which provides long-term residential rehabilitation and free education and outreach services in our community. Learn how to establish and support healthy community behaviors.
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